Money in Guatemala:
The Guatemala Quetzal (GTQ): One unit of Guatemalan currency is called the quetzal. The Guatemala quetzal is divided into 100 centavos.
Exchange Rate:
The exchange rate of the Guatemala quetzal to the US dollar is approximately 8 to one, which means two quetzals are equal to a US quarter. For exact exchange rates, visit Yahoo! Finance.
History:
The Guatemala quetzal is named for the national bird of Guatemala, the emerald and red-colored Resplendent Quetzal.
Guatemala money tips:
The US dollar is widely accepted in the Guatemala's most touristy destinations.
