{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/guatemala/antigua-guatemala","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:51:30.747Z","place":{"city":"Antigua Guatemala","country":"Guatemala","countryCode":"GT","lat":14.55636,"lon":-90.7332},"safety":{"score":46,"level":"CAUTION","answer":"Caution advised","saferThanPctOfCountries":35,"confidence":0.63,"caps":[{"max":46,"reason":"Homicide rate 23/100k"}],"databaseScore":41,"travellerSentiment":{"score":68,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports on Reddit and TripAdvisor describe Antigua as generally safe during daylight, with visitors feeling comfortable walking the cobbled streets, though many note heightened vigilance at night and in peripheral neighborhoods.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":71,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":41,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":68,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":32,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":60,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":81,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"U.S. Department of State","level":3,"label":"Reconsider Travel","updated":"Thu, 12 Mar 2026","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/guatemala-travel-advisory.html"},{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":3,"label":"Advises against all-but-essential travel to parts","updated":"2026-06-17T13:04:13Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guatemala"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":2,"label":"Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)","updated":"2026-07-24T10:38:07.5201739-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/guatemala"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":23.3657267272051,"display":"23.4 / 100k","year":"2023","score":22,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"crime_major_constraint","label":"Crime seen as a major business constraint","value":10.9,"display":"10.9%","year":"2017","score":72,"source":"World Bank Enterprise Surveys"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0,"display":"0 recorded","year":"2021","score":100,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":62.3112389,"display":"62/100","year":"2024","score":62,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":40.4032981,"display":"40/100","year":"2024","score":40,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":28.6604826,"display":"29/100","year":"2024","score":29,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":33.6586778,"display":"34/100","year":"2024","score":34,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":49.9827169,"display":"50/100","year":"2024","score":50,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":48.6097484,"display":"49/100","year":"2024","score":49,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"numbeo_crime_index","label":"Crime index (crowdsourced)","value":56.2,"display":"56.2 / 100","year":null,"score":47,"source":"Numbeo Crime Index"},{"key":"sexual_violence","label":"Sexual violence (past year)","value":0.3,"display":"0.3%","year":"2019","score":98,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"bribery_contact_rate","label":"Bribery during public-official contact","value":25,"display":"25.0%","year":"2019","score":50,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":96,"display":"US AQI 96 · Moderate","year":null,"score":68,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":16,"display":"16 within 15 km · nearest ~0.2 km","year":null,"score":95,"source":"OpenStreetMap"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":28,"display":"July: highs ~28°C · no weather extremes","year":null,"score":100,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 50 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":65,"source":"GDACS / USGS"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Antigua Guatemala is one of the safest cities in the country for visitors, but stay alert to petty theft and robbery in less‑patrolled zones.","summary":"The composite safety index of 41 reflects caution due to a homicide rate of 23.4 per 100 k, yet Antigua’s department (Sacatepéquez) records a far lower homicide rate (~3 per 100 k) and enjoys a strong tourist‑police presence. Violent crime against tourists is rare, while pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are moderate risks in crowded areas.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Armed robbery is uncommon in the historic centre but can occur on outskirts or at night; avoid isolated areas and do not resist if confronted."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are most frequent in crowded markets (El Mercado) and during Semana Santa; keep bags in front and watch for razor‑blade cuts."},"safeAreas":["Historic Center","La Soledad","El Carmen"],"avoidAreas":["San Pedro Las Huertas (residential area with higher local crime rates)","Zone 3 (Mercado 24) after dark"],"scams":["ATM skimming rings at Parque Central and popular cafés","‘Volcán de Agua’ trail robbery scams targeting hikers","Fake tour‑guide cons offering unauthorized hikes","Currency‑exchange scams near the market"],"zones":[{"name":"Historic Center","level":"safe","note":"Heavy tourist police presence, well-lit streets, low violent crime, but pickpocketing possible in crowds."},{"name":"Cerro de la Cruz","level":"caution","note":"Scenic viewpoint, safe in daylight with groups; solo night visits riskier due to isolation."},{"name":"San Pedro Las Huertas","level":"avoid","note":"Residential area with higher local crime rates; avoid walking alone after dark."},{"name":"Zone 3 (Mercado 24)","level":"caution","note":"Busy market with petty theft; keep bags in front and watch for razor‑blade scams."},{"name":"La Soledad","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential zone, low incident reports, but stay alert for occasional opportunistic theft."},{"name":"El Carmen","level":"caution","note":"Tourist‑friendly streets, but nighttime activity can attract opportunistic scams."}]}}