Major city · Guatemala
Chiquimula
Spend a half‑day exploring downtown and the market; add a short trip to Esquipulas if time permits.
Chiquimula is a small but lively town in eastern Guatemala, best visited as a quick stop on the way to other eastern sites. Its market and historic centre are walkable, and a day trip to nearby Esquipulas adds a major pilgrimage site.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GTQ
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season)
- Airport
- GUA
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 6Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (CA-4) giv…
- Central America ↗Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (CA-4) give one shared entry allowance, usually 90 days in total; leaving for Belize, Costa Rica or Mexico and coming back does not always reset it — check with immigration before a long stay.
- Central America ↗Cross land borders in daylight and early in the day; many posts close or empty of transport by late afternoon, and the approaches are where robberies happen.
- Central America ↗Several borders charge entry, exit or municipal fees in US dollars (Belize exit, Nicaragua entry and exit, Honduras entry); carry small, clean US notes and ask for a receipt.
- Guatemala ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Guatemala's Migration Institute or a Guatemalan consulate. Guatemala shares a Central America border agreement (CA-4) with El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua, so your permitted stay may count across all four.
- Guatemala ↗Hike volcanoes (Acatenango, Pacaya) only with registered guides and check eruption alerts; Fuego is highly active.
- Guatemala ↗Avoid public chicken buses between cities: they are frequent targets of robbery. Use tourist shuttles or private transport.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Chiquimula110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Chiquimula, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ, Q).Guatemala-wide
- SIM or eSIMTigo and Claro sell SIMs at the airport and shops; bring your passport.Guatemala-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations in Antigua and lake hotels.Guatemala-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: 10% — check if 'propina' is already on the bill.Guatemala-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Guatemala-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe during daylight; stay aware of petty theft in crowded markets and use registered taxis.
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- RestroomsPaper in the bin; public toilets charge Q1–5.Guatemala-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 122/123 fire and ambulance · 1500 Tourist assistance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysAntigua's streets close for processions on Lenten Sundays and Semana Santa; museums may close on Mondays.Guatemala-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckGUA La Aurora International, Guatemala City (About 4–5 h by road; no airport at Chiquimula (check)).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is walkable; taxis are available at the bus stand for short trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)Q5–Q8
- Street or quick mealStreet food (taco, tamal)Q8–Q15
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city ride, up to 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (city ride, up to 3.1 mi (5 km))Q30–Q45
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomGTQ 120
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomGTQ 180
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomGTQ 260
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GTQ 80 · Mid GTQ 130 · High GTQ 200
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GUA La Aurora International, Guatemala City (About 4–5 h by road; no airport at Chiquimula (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Chiquimula: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
16 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
16 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town centre is walkable; taxis are available at the bus stand for short trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: ≈1 h total
Minibus from Chiquimula bus stand, about 45 min
Home to the Black Christ shrine, a major pilgrimage site.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Local guesthouses
Basic rooms near the market; book ahead in peak season (check).
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Q80–Q120 excl. bed
- Mid
- Q120–Q200 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × GTQ 120 | GTQ 120 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × GTQ 80 | GTQ 80 |
| Minibus from the Honduran border (El Florido)1 × GTQ 20 · check | GTQ 20 |
| Maria Elena bus to Flores, one way1 × GTQ 85 · check | GTQ 85 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GTQ 31 |
| Trip total≈ GTQ 336 per person per day, bed included | GTQ 336 |
2026 estimate in quetzales; flights and long-distance bus fares excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | Q5–Q8 |
| Street food (taco, tamal) | Q8–Q15 |
| Taxi (city ride, up to 5 km) | Q30–Q45 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buses from the Honduran border charge Q20; confirm price before boarding.
- Maria Elena daily bus to Flores departs 9:30 am, costs Q85; travel time may be longer than advertised.Maria Elena daily bus to Flores departs 9:30 AM am, costs Q85; travel time may be longer than advertised.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 122/123
- Tourist assistance
- 1500
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance122/123
- Tourist assistance1500
Embassy
US consulate is in Guatemala City; other embassies also in the capital.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Minibus from Honduran border: about Q20 per person, 15 min (check)
- Maria Elena bus to Flores: about Q85, 8 h (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dis‑kul‑pe)
- Gracias — Thank you (gra‑see‑as)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwan‑to kwes‑ta)
- ¿Dónde está el mercado? — Where is the market? (don‑de es‑ta el mer‑ka‑do)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Chiquimula. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in a local guesthouse if arriving late from the border.
- Combine with a bus to Flores for a longer eastern Guatemala itinerary.
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