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Major city · Guatemala

Huehuetenango

Stay 1 night to rest and stock up; visit Zaculeu same day. Longer trips (Todos Santos Cuchumatán) need an extra night.

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Huehuetenango is the last major city before the Mexican border, a good base for supplies and short visits to nearby Maya ruins. One night covers the town and Zaculeu; farther hikes require overnight.

basic guide: no trip line yet
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
GTQ
Best months
Nov–Apr
avoid May–Oct (rainy season, check)
Airport
GUA
Nights
1

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Huehuetenango: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • 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 Huehuetenango110 ▾
  • Police110
  • Fire and ambulance122/123
  • Tourist assistance1500

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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 Huehuetenango, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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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.

Zaculeu ruinsChiantla pilgrimage churchcentral market
Airports
GUA La Aurora International Airport (Main international gateway, about 5 h by bus to Huehuetenango)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    28°C (82°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    27°C (81°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    26°C (79°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    26°C (79°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    26°C (79°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    25°C (77°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →

Warmest May (28°C (82°F)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Apr (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Huehuetenango: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

22°C (72°F)

10°C (50°F)

8 rd

Feb

23°C (73°F)

11°C (52°F)

7 rd

Mar

25°C (77°F)

13°C (55°F)

6 rd

Apr

27°C (81°F)

15°C (59°F)

5 rd

May

28°C (82°F)

16°C (61°F)

9 rd

Jun

27°C (81°F)

16°C (61°F)

12 rd

Jul

26°C (79°F)

15°C (59°F)

14 rd

Aug

26°C (79°F)

15°C (59°F)

13 rd

Sep

26°C (79°F)

15°C (59°F)

11 rd

Oct

25°C (77°F)

14°C (57°F)

9 rd

Nov

24°C (75°F)

13°C (55°F)

7 rd

Dec

22°C (72°F)

11°C (52°F)

8 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

City centre is walkable; local colectivos run to the bus terminal (2 km).

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, not ride time

Zaculeu

go

Door to door: 15 min total

Walk from central square, about 10 min

Ruins open daily, small entry fee.

Chiantla

go

Door to door: 45 min total

Colectivo from downtown, ~30 min

Pilgrimage church, modest entrance fee.

Todos Santos Cuchumatán

overnight

Door to door: 2 h 30 min

Bus from central terminal, ~2 h

Day trip too long; stay overnight recommended.

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.

Hotel del Prado

Near bus terminal, basic rooms

Hotel California

Close to central avenue, budget

Hotel Royal Park

Downtown, parking available

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
Q150–250 excl. bed
Mid
Q250–400 excl. bed
High
Q400+ excl. bed

Watch out

Safety

Huehuetenango is generally safe for daytime travel; keep an eye on belongings after dark, especially near the market and bus terminal.
  • Bus schedules are not posted; confirm times locally (check).
  • Nighttime security can be spotty near the market; keep valuables safe.

Emergency numbers

Police
110
Fire and ambulance
122/123
Tourist assistance
1500

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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police110
  • Fire and ambulance122/123
  • Tourist assistance1500

Embassy

US consulate in Guatemala City; nearest Guatemalan embassy in Mexico City (check).

My embassy: —

Say or show

  • Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dis-kuul-pe)
  • Gracias — Thank you (gra-see-as)
  • ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwan-to kwes-ta)
  • ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (don-de es-ta el ba-nyo)
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 Huehuetenango. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid May–Oct (rainy season, check) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Guatemala

Sources

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