Transportation Services in Guatemala

When you visit Guatemala you will be amazed from our colourful "camionetas" or buses or commonly known as Chicken Buses (due to local transport live chickens inside the bus with them, in case you didn't know). Today modern Guatemala have a wide range of Transportation options ranging from funny tuk-tuks to limousine services and of course Uber.

Arriving at La Aurora Airport

When you land in Guatemala City you will go over customs and be able to find before you exit the airport several Rent a Car companies and Transportation Service providers and as you exit the airport you are able to take a taxi or check some local Collective Shuttles. When you are at the airport you can connect to free internet and request an Uber if you have the app, many people are surprised but it's a very common service among similar alternatives. We recommend to book your Transportation Service ahead of time here.

Driving from La Aurora to Antigua Guatemala

The roads are in very good shape, most people on arrival choose to go to Antigua which is about 1 hour drive depend on the hour and traffic, if you arrive afternoon it is not advice to go to Lake Atitlan as it is a 3+ hours drive time from. Many travelers choose Guatemala City as the first stop but regardless of your destination if you have your own vehicle Waze its an excellent navigating system and will get you anywhere in Guatemala.

Renting a car

All major Rent a Car companies and some locals as well offer many Deals for Car Rental. It is relatively safe to travel to any location in Guatemala, always taking precautions. Google Maps and Waze are very updated and accurate, also easy to navigate but people are very friendly and you can always roll down the windows and ask for directions. If you decide to rent a car we advice to include insurance and make sure you park in safe areas especially at night.

Collective Shuttles

The most common and popular way to travel around Guatemala for backpackers and almost any budget traveler. These small buses can hold between 12 to 20+ passengers and cover all frequently visited areas of tourism in the country. Depend on the number of travelers paying for Private Transportation may be around the same price of paying for shared service if you are a group of 4, 5 people or more so you want to take this in mind when you book Transportation Service in Guatemala.

Chicken Buses

If you want to experience the local way of transport you need to get on a old American school bus painted in carnaval colors and name after some pretty lady name like Cristina or Maria, yes!, old school buses are turned into public buses in Guatemala and offer uncomfortable hard chairs, taight spaces, speeding crazy drivers and all the looks available in the bus as you be the "gringo" center of Attention, the price is the lowest you can pay for Transportation and an experience of a lifetime.

Long routes and overnight Buses

In Guatemala we also have new and modern buses, some with two levels that are used for longer distances and have a higher cost. These Pullman Buses will get you normally to Peten if you decide to take the overnight bus and sleep your way to your adventure in Tikal. These routes are also commonly used to get to the border in Mexico or El Salvador as well as to the Caribbean areas. Monja Blanca, Fuente del Norte and Cristobal Colon are some of the most commonly used companies in Central America for crossborading traveling.

If you want to book Transportation Services in Guatemala visit the following link to proceed to make a reservation.