{"id":276475,"date":"2026-01-30T13:54:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T19:54:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/boletos.culturaguate.gob.gt\/frequently-asked-questions\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T14:35:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T20:35:22","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/boletos.culturaguate.gob.gt\/en\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"276475\" class=\"elementor elementor-276475 elementor-276458\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-afad1ba elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"afad1ba\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-37187df\" data-id=\"37187df\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e7757a elementor-widget elementor-widget-mfn_accordion\" data-id=\"2e7757a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"mfn_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion\"><h4 class=\"title heading \">If you have any questions that are not answered here, please contact our support team via WhatsApp.<\/h4><div class=\"mfn-acc accordion_wrapper  open1st\"><div class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>How will I receive my tickets after purchase?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><p>Once the payment is completed, you will receive a confirmation email with a PDF file attached.<br \/>This document constitutes the official delivery of your tickets.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Where can I download my tickets again?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><p>You can access your tickets at any time from your account on the website:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log in to <strong>My Account<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Go to the <strong>Orders section<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>View<\/strong> or <strong>Download<\/strong> on the corresponding order<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>From there, you can download the PDF file of your ticket again. If you don't have an account, you should have the PDF in your email. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Is the attached PDF really my ticket?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><p>Yes.<br \/>The <strong>attached PDF<\/strong> file is the only valid document for entry to Tikal National Park.<\/p>\n<p>It is not a receipt or a reference: <strong>it is the official ticket<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>What type of document is the ticket?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><p>The ticket is issued as an official electronic document \u2013 Form 63A2, in PDF format, in accordance with the procedures established by the <strong>Ministry of Culture and Sports<\/strong> and the Office of the <strong>Comptroller General of Accounts of the Nation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Are numbered tickets or QR codes used?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><p>No.<br \/><strong>Numbered tickets or QR codes are not used.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Entry is validated by reviewing the <strong>PDF document (Form 63A2)<\/strong> presented by the visitor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>What do I need to present upon arrival at Tikal?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><p>Upon entering the park, you must present:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The PDF ticket (Form 63A2), either <strong>printed or on your mobile device<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A <strong>valid personal identification document<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Staff will verify the document and provide the <strong>corresponding access wristbands.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Can I present my ticket on my phone?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><p>Yes.<br \/>You may present your ticket on <strong>your mobile phone<\/strong>, as long as the document is clearly legible.<br \/>You may also bring a <strong>printed copy,<\/strong> if preferred.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Can I forward my ticket to another person?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><p>The ticket is associated with the <strong>visitor\u2019s nationality and must correspond to the type of entry purchased.<\/strong><br \/>Forwarding the file <strong>does not modify<\/strong> the terms and conditions of use.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Do tickets depend on the visitor\u2019s nationality?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><p>Yes.<br \/>Tickets must correspond to the <strong>visitor\u2019s nationality (national or foreign).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Foreign visitors presenting tickets that do not match their nationality will not be admitted.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>What happens if I purchase the wrong ticket for my nationality?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><p>If the ticket does not correspond to the visitor\u2019s nationality, entry to the park will not be allowed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We do not issue refunds<\/strong> for tickets purchased incorrectly.<br \/>It is the user\u2019s responsibility to select the correct type of ticket at the time of purchase.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Can I use the same ticket on another date?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><p>Yes, as long as it is within the <strong>validity period.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tickets are valid for up to <strong>30 days after the purchase date<\/strong>, regardless of the <strong>date shown<\/strong> on the document.<br \/>If the ticket is used within those 30 days, <strong>it is valid.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Does the ticket include access to the sunrise or sunset tour?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><p>Not necessarily.<\/p>\n<p>To participate in the <strong>sunrise<\/strong> or <strong>sunset<\/strong> tour, it is mandatory to have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>specific tour ticket<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>general park entrance<\/strong> ticket<\/li>\n<li>An <strong>authorized tour guide<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The tour guide service is mandatory and is <strong>not provided by this platform<\/strong>.<br \/>Visitors must hire the guide on their own, either at the park entrance or through an authorized tour operator.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Can I take the sunrise or sunset tour without a park entrance ticket?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><p>No.<br \/>The sunrise or sunset tour <strong>does not replace the general park entrance ticket.<\/strong><br \/>You must have <strong>both tickets<\/strong> and the corresponding authorized guide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Can I change my sunrise tour ticket to a sunset tour or vice versa?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><p>Yes, but in that case, you must contact support to request the change. Without authorization, you will not be allowed to use the ticket for a different time. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>What happens after my ticket is validated?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><p>Once the ticket is <strong>validated at the entrance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Staff will provide the <strong>access wristbands<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The ticket is <strong>considered used<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A <strong>validated ticket<\/strong> cannot be used on <strong>another date.<\/strong><br \/>Tickets are valid only for the day they are presented and validated.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>What should I do if I cannot find the email with my tickets?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><p>We recommend that you:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Check your <strong>email inbox<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Review your <strong>spam or junk mail folder<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Log in to <strong>My Account \u2192 Orders to download the ticket<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you still cannot find it, the email address entered during the purchase is likely incorrect.<br \/>In that case, please contact support via <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/+50231571290\">WhatsApp:<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Customer service hours: <strong>Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Outside of these hours, responses may <strong>not be immediate.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>What if I deleted the email and did not create an account?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><p>If you do not have an account on the site and lost the email containing your ticket, you must contact the <strong>support team directly <\/strong>for assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Can a payment receipt, screenshots, or bank statements be used as a ticket?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><p>No.<\/p>\n<p>Screenshots, bank debit slips, or card payment receipts are not accepted.<br \/><strong>The only valid document<\/strong> for entry is the <strong>Electronic Form 63A2 (PDF)<\/strong> sent by email at the time of purchase.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Can I enter the park without the PDF if I have my bank receipt?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><p>No.<br \/>Without the corresponding PDF document, <strong>entry to the park will not be allowed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Who issues the tickets?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><p>Tickets are issued through the official platform of the <strong>Ministry of Culture and Sports,<\/strong> in accordance with applicable regulations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Where can I obtain more information?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><p>You may consult:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This <strong>Frequently Asked Questions section<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Support<\/strong> via <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/+50231571290\">WhatsApp<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The Blog section of the website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\u00bfSe realizan reembolsos de boletos?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><p>No.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Refunds are not issued<\/strong> under any circumstances, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Incorrect ticket type selection<\/li>\n<li>Purchase error<\/li>\n<li>Incorrect nationality<\/li>\n<li>Failure to show up<\/li>\n<li>Loss of the document<\/li>\n<li>Failure to use the ticket within the validity period<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Purchasing a ticket implies express <strong>acceptance of these conditions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>What should I do if an error occurs during the payment process?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><p>If an <strong>error<\/strong> occurs during payment, <strong>do not attempt to pay again immediately.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before retrying:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Check your <strong>bank account statement<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Verify whether the amount was debited<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If a <strong>charge was made <\/strong>and you did not receive the confirmation email, you must <strong>contact support for verification.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>We are not responsible for duplicate charges<\/strong> if the buyer retries the purchase without first verifying their bank statement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>What should I do if I receive repeated errors when trying to pay?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><p>If you receive repeated payment errors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Try using a <strong>different card<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Verify that the card is enabled for online purchases and international transactions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some cards are not enabled by default.<br \/>In many cases, <strong>using a different card<\/strong> allows the transaction to be successfully processed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Is the tour guide service included with the ticket?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><p>No.<\/p>\n<p>This platform <strong>does not provide tour guides.<\/strong><br \/>Visitors must hire the service on their own.<\/p>\n<p>The guide must be <strong>duly authorized and officially identified by INGUAT (Guatemalan Tourism Institute).<\/strong><br \/>Tours requiring a guide will not be allowed without meeting this requirement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Can I purchase tickets in person?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><p>Yes.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets may also be purchased:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>At the <strong>first entrance<\/strong> to Tikal National Park, where a <strong>BANTRAB bank agency<\/strong> is located<\/li>\n<li>At <strong>any BANTRAB branch<\/strong> nationwide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>In-person purchases are accepted in cash only.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"title\"><i class=\"icon-plus acc-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"icon-minus acc-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>Are there promotions, discounts, or payment exemptions?<\/div><div class=\"answer\"><p>No.<\/p>\n<p>There are <strong>no promotions, discounts, or exemptions<\/strong> for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Senior citizens<\/li>\n<li>Persons with disabilities<\/li>\n<li>Special groups<\/li>\n<li>Nationals or foreigners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Prices are established by law and cannot be modified.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ONLY VALID EXEMPTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The only payment exemption is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Children under 10 years of age<\/strong>, regardless of nationality<\/li>\n<li>Applies to <strong>all park services<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Children within this age range <strong>enter free<\/strong> of charge and do <strong>not require a ticket.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74f1f03 elementor-alert-warning elementor-widget elementor-widget-alert\" data-id=\"74f1f03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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