Currency

Guatemalan Quetzals - Please plan to pull Quetzals from the ATM machine upon arrival. Most businesses accept credit cards but some smaller shops may be cash only.  USD is accepted but not everywhere and Quetzals are preferred. Remember to notify your banks that you are traveling so you are able to use your credit/debit card.

Tipping Guidelines

While you won't have to worry about tipping throughout the trip at meals, etc., we do encourage tips for our guides and drivers. We recommend a range below, and this is per traveler. Feel free to allocate this and give the equivalent of the amount below in Quetzals at the end of the trip; no need to tip them at the end of each day. 

Guide 

$6-10 USD per person, per day

Driver

$3-5 USD per person, per day

Any additional guides for specific activities (not compulsory )

$5 USD per person