Incident Details

The Kite Festival is a hallmark of All Saints’ Day, one of Guatemala’s most important spiritual holidays. Tens of thousands of international tourists and locals travel concurrently to visit family graves and view giant kite displays. Celebrations run from October 30 to November 2, peaking on November 1 in both Sumpango and Santiago Sacatepéquez. Severe traffic gridlock on the Interamericana Highway may cause delays exceeding 12 miles between Guatemala City, Antigua, and Sacatepéquez. 

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to exercise heightened situational awareness in crowds and plan for travel delays.