1 mission of Serbia in Guatemala: Consulate of Serbia in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Mrs. Marcela Arzú de Lozano, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Guatemala, 15 Nov 2024)
Serbia offers a diverse range of attractions and experiences, making it a potentially appealing destination for some Guatemalan travelers. Positioned at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, its unique geography and rich cultural heritage could attract a portion of the 400,000 Guatemalans who travel abroad annually.
Serbia is generally considered safe for tourists, including those from Guatemala. It ranks 13th among 40 European countries in terms of safety while walking alone at night, although specific data for Guatemala is not available. According to the Global Peace Index, Serbia is ranked 53rd out of 160 countries, making it significantly safer than Guatemala, which ranks 115th. In terms of crime statistics, Serbia has a much lower murder rate of 1.1 per 100,000 people compared to Guatemala's rate of 20.0. Additionally, the rates of female murders are also lower in Serbia (0.7) versus Guatemala (6.1). When examining organized crime, Serbia has a slightly higher index for state crime (8.0) compared to Guatemala (7.0), but overall, Serbia's crime indices are generally more favorable. For instance, Serbia scores better in areas like human trafficking (5.0 vs. 6.5) and cocaine trade (5.5 vs. 8.5). In summary, tourists from Guatemala can feel relatively safe visiting Serbia, as it has lower crime rates and is ranked higher in safety compared to Guatemala.