Welcome to Guatemala: Your CHC Travel Guide
Get ready for an unforgettable journey! This guide will help you prepare for your trip, understand Guatemala’s culture, and make the most of your time visiting Children’s HopeChest programs.
Quick Facts
Fun Fact: The Guatemalan currency, the quetzal, is named after a sacred bird whose feathers were once used as currency in Mayan culture.
Population
Capital City
Life Expectancy
Currency
Country Size
Languages
Religion
Top Exports
Government
Poverty
How-To Travel Guides
How to: Start Your Trip Prep
How to: Pack Your Carry-On
How to: Stay Healthy in Guatemala
How to: Come as a Learner
Travel: Why it's Important, How to Share Your Story, and Ways to Make an Impact
The Purpose of Partner Visits
How to Tell Your Story
What is the HopeChest Ambassador Program?
Travel Safety
Food & Water Safety
Daily Expectations
Through partners like you, real change is happening in Guatemala.
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Important information and documents to complete before your trip
Before You Go: required Steps
Visit Policies
Child Protection Policy
Minor POA & Memorandum of Understanding*
*Please print, sign and notarize this POA & Memorandum of Understanding and return to travel@hopechest.org at least four weeks before your trip. This must be done even if a parent or parents are traveling with the minor.
Good to Know Before You Go
Travel Tips & Cultural Information
CDC Health Notices
Destination Inspiration
Books & movies to help prepare your mind and heart for your partner visit:
- When Helping Hurts in Short Term Missions by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert
- Toxic Charity by Robert D. Lupton
- PovertyCure (docuseries with Michael Miller)
- Feeding Phil
