Health & Emergencies
Guatemala offers basic-quality healthcare with limited infrastructure. Tourists should consider health insurance.
The public system offers basic care with limited resources.
Private clinics in Guatemala City offer a better standard.
| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| General practice visit | 200-400 GTQ ($25-50 USD) |
| Emergency room | 800-1,500 GTQ ($100-190 USD) |
| Hospitalization (per day) | 1,500-3,000 GTQ ($190-375 USD) |
| Emergency surgery | 15,000-40,000 GTQ ($1,900-5,000 USD) |
| Ambulance | 500-800 GTQ ($63-100 USD) |
| Raio-X | 300-600 GTQ ($38-75 USD) |
| Exames de sangue | 200-400 GTQ ($25-50 USD) |
* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Guatemala. Private hospitals typically require upfront payment or proof of insurance. Asteroid clients have immediate coverage and 24/7 support in their language.
The main emergency number in Guatemala is 110. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.
The public system offers basic care with limited resources.
Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 200-400 GTQ ($25-50 USD), while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.
Pharmacies in Guatemala City; medication quality varies.
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