Guatemala Mission Trip

Overview: Guatemala Mission Trip

Guatemala Mission Trip Purpose : Children's Ministry / VBS, Construction, Community Service, Medical / Health Education, Tour (Educational / Choir / Class Trip / etc.)

When: Mar 19 - 29, 2020

Summary

I had to cancel my trip to Vietnam because of the Coronavirus epidemic and I have been able to put new trip together on short notice. I am asking that you take this short notice into account because of Coronavirus epidemic. as I think the risk is too high. I no that there is a yellow notice for Guatemala but where we go is not very populated and I will not do any traveling at night. I have taken in all precautions that I can.

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Lodging & Food

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Where When Type Purpose

Children's Ministry / VBS, Construction, Mar 19 - 29, Community Service, Medical / Health Guatemala Mission/Service 2020 Education, Tour (Educational / Choir / Class Trip / etc.)

People Cost Participants Target Age Skills Needed

Total: 12 (Denominational Skills: $0.00 1 - 10 Target Age: Any Employees: 1, Other: 11) Any

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Signup here Sponsored by Caldwell SDA Church 28277 Country Lane, 2106 East Linden Street Caldwell, ID 83605, United States

Contact Calvin Floyd Tabor, ☎ 2082508555, ✉ [email protected]

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Travel Advisory

Guatemala

Do not travel to Guatemala due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Guatemala due to crime.

Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Guatemala due to COVID-19, indicating a very high level of COVID-19 in the country. Visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Guatemala.

Reconsider travel to:

Guatemala department due to crime. Escuintla department due to crime. Chiquimula department due to crime. Quetzaltenango department due to crime. Izabal department due to crime. Petén department due to crime.

Violent crime, such as armed robbery and murder, is common. Gang activity, such as extortion, violent street crime, and narcotics trafficking, is widespread. Local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.

Read the country information page.

If you decide to travel to Guatemala:

See the U.S. Embassy's web page regarding COVID-19. Visit the CDC’s webpage on Travel and COVID-19.

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Consider hotels that offer secure parking, doormen, and a dedicated and professional security staff. Request security escorts, available for tourist groups, from the Guatemalan Tourism Institute (INGUAT). Be aware of your surroundings. Avoid walking or driving at night. Do not physically resist any robbery attempt. Do not use public ATMs. Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter. Review the Crime and Safety Report for Guatemala. U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

Guatemala Department– Reconsider Travel

The following zones are of particular concern in Guatemala City due to crime: 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 21, and 24. Guatemala International Airport is located in Zone 13. Take appropriate security measures when traveling to and from the airport.

Do not hail taxis on the street in Guatemala City. Use radio-dispatched taxis (Taxi Amarillo), INGUAT approved taxis from the “SAFE” stand from the airport or hotel taxis.

Avoid areas outside of major roads and highways in the Guatemala Department and listed zones in Guatemala City.