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Passports
You will need a passport to travel to and from Guatemala. It takes about
3 months to aquire a passport. It is possible to get one in 2-3 weeks
but rush carges will apply. More
information about how get a passport. Be sure to make several copies
of your passport. Leave one at home with family or friends, pack one
in each of your bags. This will ease the process of applying for a replacement
in the case of loss or theft.
Luggage
Be sure to pack reasonably sized luggage, wheels are always a plus. You will be required to carry
your own luggage through the airport and again on campus. Without paying penalties, the airlines restrict you to checked bags up to 70 pounds each and one carry-on.
Lost Luggage
In case your checked luggage is lost, be sure to pack some "essentials"
in your carry-on so you will have enough to get by until your luggage
is returned. If your luggage is lost, the airlines will either deliver
it to the campus or it can be picked up from the airport. We recommend
keeping a copy of the Casa Para Niños
Aleluya contact information with you.
Departure Tax
Guatemala has a required $3 (or Q20) departure tax to exit the country (cash
only; no cards accepted). It's good to keep this money separate from
spending money, possibly with your passport.
Getting Through the Airport on Arrival:
Upon leaving immigration, you will possibly need several carts for
your luggage. Carts are past the first baggage carousel on the left
side as you proceed out of immigration. Carts must stay inside the hand
rail area that extends outside.
When you leave baggage claim, you will go through customs and then out
into a huge lobby. There are glass doors that lead you out to a gated
area. You may stand inside and watch for a sign indicating “Aleluya”
or you may wait outside inside the gated area. Do not leave the gated
area without first identifying the sign and introducing yourself to
that person. There are many people hanging about that would love to
'help' you with your things.
Do not change money at the banks inside the airport. There will be other
opportunities at a later time.
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