U.S. Department of State
Level 3Reconsider Travel
Reconsider travelto Guatemala due to crime and terrorism. Some areas have higher risks.
Full advisory →Is Guatemala safe? 🇬🇹
Americas · Updated
As of July 2026, Guatemala scores 44/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Guatemala Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Of the 2 Guatemala destinations assessed, Antigua Guatemala scores highest (46/100), while Guatemala City scores lowest (42/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises against all-but-essential travel to parts
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel FCDO advises against all but essential travel to: within 5km of the Mexican border from the Pacific Coast up to and including the Gracias a Dios crossing to the towns of Santa Ana Huista, San Antonio Huista and La Democracia in the department of Huehuetenango Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel to these areas.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Guatemala: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Guatemala destinations by safety score
#1🇬🇹Antigua GuatemalaUse Caution · updated 28 July 202646#2🇬🇹Guatemala CityUse Caution · updated 28 July 202642
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03 · Evidence Signals
Guatemala safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 23.4 / 100k | 22 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 62/100 | 62 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 40/100 | 40 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
04 · Questions
Guatemala safety FAQ
Is Guatemala safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Guatemala Level 3 of 4 — Reconsider Travel. On our composite index Guatemala averages 44/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Guatemala?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Antigua Guatemala currently scores highest at 46/100 (Use Caution). Guatemala City scores lowest at 42/100.
Where does this Guatemala safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.