1 mission of Netherlands in Guatemala: Consulate of the Netherlands in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Ms. Barbara Manon Derks, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
The Netherlands is an appealing destination for some Guatemalan travelers, thanks to its famous canals, tulip fields, windmills, and historic cities. With around 400,000 Guatemalans traveling internationally each year, a portion may find the country's mix of urban sophistication and rustic charm attractive.
The Netherlands is considered a very safe destination for tourists, including those from Guatemala. It ranks 9th among 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night and is 18th out of 160 countries on the Global Peace Index, indicating its overall safety. In comparison, Guatemala ranks 115th on the same index. Murder rates further illustrate the safety difference: Guatemala has a murder rate of 20.0 per 100,000 people, while the Netherlands has a significantly lower rate of 0.7. Additionally, various crime indices show that the Netherlands generally has lower organized crime levels compared to Guatemala. Overall, tourists from Guatemala can feel secure visiting the Netherlands, as it is much safer in terms of crime and violence.