Reconsider travel to Guatemala due to crime. Some areas have higher risks. 

Do not travel to:

• San Marcos Department (except the city of San Marcos) due to crime.
• Huehuetenango Department (except the city of Huehuetenango) due to crime.
• Zone 18 in Guatemala City and the city of Villa Nueva due to crime.

Country Summary: Some areas of Guatemala have problems with gangs, robbery, carjacking, drug trafficking and violence. Local law enforcement may not always respond well to serious crimes, leading to low arrest and conviction rates.  

Recommend not traveling to the San Marcos Department, Huehuetenango Department, Zone 18 in Guatemala City, or Villa Nueva. Recommend avoid driving outside Guatemala City at night because of poor lighting and safety risks. Recommend not using white car taxis or public transportation, like “chicken buses” due to the high chance of crime and injury.