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Medications — Guatemala
What travelers need to know about medications in Guatemala. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Carry prescription medication in original packaging with your prescription and confirm legality with Guatemala's Ministry of Public Health; counterfeit medication is common, so buy only from trusted places.
§ US State Dept — GuatemalaVerified Jun 26, 2026
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