1 mission of Malta in Guatemala: Consulate of Malta in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Dr. Acisclo Valladares Urruela, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Guatemala, 15 Nov 2024)
Malta is an appealing destination for some Guatemalan travelers due to its rich history, culture, and strategic Mediterranean location. Annually, around 400,000 Guatemalans travel abroad, and a portion of them may find Malta's historical sites and contemporary tourism offerings attractive.
Malta is generally considered safe for tourists, including those from Guatemala. It ranks 26th out of 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night. In contrast, Guatemala ranks 115th out of 160 countries on the Global Peace Index, indicating higher levels of violence and crime. Murder rates illustrate this disparity: Guatemala has a murder rate of 20.0 per 100,000 people, while Malta's rate is significantly lower at 0.4. Additionally, Malta has no recorded female murders, compared to Guatemala's rate of 6.1. When looking at organized crime, Malta scores better overall. For instance, the Global Organized Crime Index rates mafia groups in Guatemala at 7.5 (with 10 being the worst) compared to Malta's 1.5. Other crime indices also show Guatemala facing more severe challenges than Malta. In summary, tourists from Guatemala can expect a safer environment in Malta compared to their home country.