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  • Hiromi Matsumoto

    Hiromi Matsumoto

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    Languages Spoken Japanese
    Travel Agency License Confirmed
    Service area Guatemala, Panama, Nicaragua, El Salvador
    Residence Guatemala
    After spending eight years at a travel agency specializing in Japan’s hidden gems—where I honed my skills in planning, sales, and tour guiding—I became captivated by Guatemala after joining a tour for just one day, which prompted me to travel there on my own. I subsequently worked for ten years as a cultural and public relations officer at the Japanese Embassy in Guatemala. Having established a solid network in Guatemala and determined to share its allure with more people in Japan, I co-founded, in January 2004 with my husband Shingo Matsumoto, a travel agency approved by the government tourism bureau. With qualifications as a travel operations manager and as a guide certified by the Guatemalan Tourism Authority, I have been involved in the travel industry for over 30 years. I am thrilled to deliver the full splendor of Guatemala and Central America to you!
  • Nobuhito Sasaki

    Nobuhito Sasaki

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    Service area Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Ecuador, Colombia, Chile, Paraguay, Venezuela, Peru, Bolivia, Panama, Aruba, Cuba, Curaçao, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Belize, Mexico
    Residence Brazil
    At my previous major travel company, I had the opportunity to take care of Japanese expatriates and corporate clients in South America. With the generous cooperation of members of the Nikkei community, I learned about the unique business customs of South America and realized how challenging these countries really are. This insight motivated me to venture out on my own, determined to provide the speed, quality, and meticulous service that Japanese clients expect. Drawing on nearly ten years of experience in the Brazilian travel industry, I continue to study diligently every day with the aim of becoming the only local operator capable of offering clear proposals and explanations about the often perplexing local realities—even in regions that are extremely distant from Japan.

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  • Guatemala Coordinator Mr. Matsumoto

    Japanese

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    Hiromi Matsumoto

    Japanese

    Local travel license available

    For eight years, I acquired expertise in planning, sales, and tour guiding at a Japanese travel company specializing in hidden gems. After being captivated by Guatemala during a one-day tour, I moved there alone. In Guatemala, I worked for ten years as a cultural and public relations officer at the Japanese Embassy.
    I built a network in Guatemala and, aiming to share its charm with more people in Japan, established a government-approved travel agency with my husband, Shingo Matsumoto, in January 2004. I hold qualifications as a travel operations manager and a guide approved by the Guatemala Tourism Board, with over 30 years in the travel industry. I am eager to fully convey the allure of Guatemala and Central America!

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    Local travel license

    Nobuhito Sasaki

    Japanese

    Local travel license available

    In my previous role at a major travel company, I assisted Japanese expatriates and companies in South America.
    With the cooperation of many people from the Japanese community, I learned the unique business customs of South America and realized how challenging the country was, which inspired me to start a business that could provide the speed, quality, and meticulous service demanded by Japanese people.
    With over 10 years of experience in the travel industry in Brazil, I aim to be the only local operator capable of clearly proposing and explaining the intricacies of distant destinations from Japan, and I continue to study daily.

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    Katakai Akiko

    Japanese

    Local travel license available

    Since childhood, I have been interested in other countries, and during my university days when I started earning money and even after entering society, I would think about where I wanted to go whenever I had free time. (I couldn't easily leave Japan because the money didn't follow, though...) There were times when I would only have a rough plan, clutching just a plane ticket, and set off alone from Narita.
    Currently, I am living in South America, something I never imagined. These days, I think, "You never know what life will bring."
    However, as I began living in Ecuador, I encountered Ecuador's wonderful tourism resources and crafts, and I wanted more people around the world to know about them, hoping it would contribute even a little to the country's development, so I knocked on the door of a local travel company.
    What you think of as 'far away' on the other side of the world might feel much closer once you visit. Let’s leave the everyday behind and share new encounters and experiences together. We’ll be waiting for you on the other side of the world.

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What kind of country is Guatemala?

Guatemala, bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the northeast and the Pacific Ocean to the south, is a republic located in northern Central America, home to the World Heritage city of Antigua Guatemala.
Known as the birthplace of the Mayan civilization, the country is dotted with numerous Mayan ruins.
Additionally, with many hidden natural wonders remaining, it has recently gained attention as an ecotourism destination.
Embark on an adventure trip to Guatemala in search of the mysterious Mayan civilization hidden in the jungle, remote areas, and encounters with colonial cultural heritage.

Various things to consider when traveling to Guatemala.

The climate of Guatemala and the best season for travel
  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Average temperature and precipitation in Guatemala (Guatemala City)

Average Temperature and Precipitation

Source: Japan Meteorological Agency website, 2017 data (http://www.data.jma.go.jp/gmd/cpd/monitor/)

Cash, cards and currency exchange
・Exchange currency by obtaining US dollars in Japan and exchanging them for Quetzals at local airports, banks, or currency exchange offices. However, since US dollars can often be used directly, a small amount of exchange should suffice.
・In small shops, change may not be readily available, so it's convenient to have small bills on hand.
・Credit cards can be used at hotels, restaurants, and souvenir shops. However, not all establishments accept cards, so it's recommended to use a combination of cash and cards during your stay.
Tips
・There is a custom of giving tips.
・Restaurants: A tip of 5-10% is customary, but it's not necessary at casual eateries.
・Hotel room service, tour guides, and drivers: Please tip according to the quality of service.
Public Safety
・The security situation in Guatemala is poor.
・As a transit point for drugs, murders and robberies involving drug organizations occur frequently. Additionally, since firearm possession is legal, crimes involving guns are also observed.
・To stay safe in Guatemala, do not go out at night. Even during the day, avoid being alone and do not pass through alleys with few people or dark areas.
Clothing
・Throughout the year, you can wear summer clothes like T-shirts during the day. However, since most tourist spots in Guatemala are in highlands, it is expected to get quite cold in the mornings and evenings. Therefore, prepare something to wear over your clothes.
・Especially from November to February, warm clothing is necessary.
Things You Should Bring
・Stomach medicine, cold medicine, mobile battery, wet tissues, tissues, sun protection items, etc.
Visa availability and arrangements
・Japanese nationals do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days for tourism purposes. However, this is only applicable if the passport has at least six months of validity remaining at the time of entry.
Required vaccinations
・There are no mandatory requirements for travel. However, vaccinations for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and rabies are recommended.
・Due to worsening air pollution in Guatemala, those with respiratory or allergy conditions need to be particularly cautious.
 

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