Festival Icaro de Cine Centroamericano

Festival Ícaro de Cine Centroamericano

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Arts & CultureGuatemala City
DatesDates TBA · Usually NovemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsUnlike single-city festivals, Icaro operates
Language["es"]Currency: GTQ
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Festival Icaro de Cine Centroamericano in Guatemala City

Founded in Guatemala in 1998 and expanded into a Central American festival by 2000, Festival Icaro screens regional film across venues in Guatemala City and Antigua Guatemala, with parallel editions traveling through neighboring countries. Organized by Casa Comal, it emphasizes Central American production, human rights and environmental themes, functioning as the region's primary platform for film that otherwise struggles to find distribution.

Festival Icaro began in 1998 when a group of Guatemalan filmmakers organized the country's first dedicated cinema festival, backed by the ministries of culture and foreign affairs, national universities, and television broadcasters at a time when Guatemala had almost no infrastructure for exhibiting independent or national film.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Unlike single-city festivals, Icaro operates as a traveling regional circuit: the same edition moves through multiple Central American countries rather than concentrating entirely in one venue, reflecting its founding mission to use cinema to knit the isthmus together after decades of civil conflict across the region

02

The mystery stays covered

Its programming leans deliberately toward human rights, environmental, and peacebuilding themes rather than pure entertainment cinema, a legacy of its founding at the close of Guatemala's internal armed conflict

03

The city starts moving

An affiliated screening network in cities as far afield as New York, Havana, and Buenos Aires extends the festival's reach well beyond Central America itself

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Festival Icaro de Cine Centroamericano is documented as a recurring arts-culture festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Guatemala City, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

Unlike single-city festivals, Icaro operates as a traveling regional circuit: the same edition moves through multiple Central American countries...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually November

Getting around

For Festival Icaro de Cine Centroamericano, plan transport around the exact Guatemala City venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual clothing suitable for indoor cinema halls and cooler evening outdoor plaza screenings; a light layer for after-dark showings.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Festival Icaro de Cine Centroamericano, stay near the part of Guatemala City you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["es"] · GTQ

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map14.64 N, 90.51 WOpen in Google Maps

Guatemala City, Guatemala, Guatemala

Nearest airportGUA — La Aurora
TransportFor Festival Icaro de Cine Centroamericano, plan transport around the exact Guatemala City venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Festival Icaro de Cine Centroamericano, stay near the part of Guatemala City you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Guatemala City via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Guatemala City, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for November.Compare faresFestival gearCasual clothing suitable for indoor cinema halls and cooler evening outdoor plaza screenings; a light layer for after-dark showings.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Guatemala and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Festival Icaro de Cine Centroamericano?

Festival Icaro de Cine Centroamericano is listed for November. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival Icaro de Cine Centroamericano take place?

The festival is listed in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Guatemala City, Guatemala, Guatemala

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLguatemala.gob.gt
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually November
Source statusOfficial source linked
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