Note on Safety:
You may come across travel alerts and advisories while researching Guatemala. These alerts have been in place for decades and are centred on areas well apart and away from our workplace location. Similar travel alerts exist for places in the United States to highlight areas where you should show special caution. The areas in and around Tikal are safe and well-travelled by tourists, including the town of our program site, which is in an area the State Department has deemed safe for travellers. We have never had any incidence of violence in all the years we have been operating. There is no way to eliminate all risks, though we feel confident recommending this area. Please get in touch with our office if you have any questions or concerns.