Embassy of Australia in Guatemala City, Guatemala; address Museo Ixchel, 6 calle final zona 10, 01010, Ciudad de Guatemala. Head of mission: Mr. David…
Head of mission: Mr. David Graham Engel, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Guatemala, 15 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Ms. Maya Fledderjohn Ritter, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Australia is an appealing destination for some Guatemalan travelers, thanks to its breathtaking landscapes and diverse tourism experiences. With around 400,000 Guatemalans traveling internationally each year, a portion may find Australia attractive for its unique offerings.
Australia is considered one of the safest countries for tourists, ranking 19th out of 160 countries on the Global Peace Index, significantly safer than Guatemala, which ranks 115th. According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, the murder rate in Australia is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.0 in Guatemala. Furthermore, the Global Organized Crime Index indicates that Australia generally has lower crime levels across various categories, such as state crime (Australia: 2.0, Guatemala: 7.0) and human trafficking (Australia: 3.5, Guatemala: 6.5). Overall, tourists from Guatemala can feel relatively safe when visiting Australia.