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Guatemala Inmate Search & Prison Directory

Browse correctional facilities and prisons in Guatemala. Find addresses, phone numbers, and official contacts for 3 facilities in this directory, plus emergency guidance for US citizens and families of detainees.

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0Federal
0State / Provincial
0County / Local

About Guatemala's Correctional System

Guatemala's correctional system is managed by the Sistema Penitenciario de Guatemala. For inmate searches, use the official contacts listed below or contact the facility directly using the phone numbers on this page. Where available, the facility listings below include addresses, inmate capacity, and descriptive information.

For US citizens detained in Guatemala, contact US Embassy Guatemala at +502 2326 4000 immediately, or call the US State Department Citizens Emergency Center at 1-888-407-4747 from the US.

Key Guatemala Prison Contacts

Agency / ContactLocationPhoneWebsite
Sistema Penitenciario de Guatemala Guatemala +502-2278-4600 Visit Site
US Embassy Guatemala Guatemala +502 2326 4000 Visit Site
US State Dept Emergency (from US) Washington DC 1-888-407-4747 Visit Site
Showing 3 facilities in Guatemala
Centro de Detenci�n Pav�n (Granja Modelo de Rehabilitaci�n Pav�n)
Facility N/A
📍Fraijanes, Escuintla
4000
Centro de Detenci�n Preventiva para Hombres de la Zona 18
Facility N/A
📍Zona 18, Guatemala City
5000
Centro de Detenci�n Preventiva de Huehuetenango
Facility N/A
📍Huehuetenango, Huehuetenango
500

Guatemala Prison FAQ

Browse the facility listings on this page to find the specific institution, then contact them directly using the phone number listed. For US citizens detained in Guatemala, contact US Embassy Guatemala at +502 2326 4000 immediately.
Contact US Embassy Guatemala at +502 2326 4000 immediately, or call the US State Department Citizens Emergency Center at 1-888-407-4747 from the US. Consular officers can visit detained Americans, provide lists of local attorneys, and notify family members.
Visitation rules vary significantly by facility and security level in Guatemala. You will typically need to be on an approved visitor list, present valid government-issued photo ID, and comply with the facility's dress code. Contact the specific facility directly using the phone number listed on this page to confirm current visitation hours and requirements.
Contact Colegio de Abogados de Guatemala for referrals to qualified criminal defense attorneys in Guatemala. The US Embassy can also provide a list of local attorneys. You can also find a criminal lawyer through our directory.
Each Guatemala facility has its own approved methods for receiving inmate funds. Contact the facility directly using the phone numbers listed on this page for current accepted payment methods, deposit limits, and procedures.

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