Travel and transport agencies Capitales

The airport tax is US $ 30, but most companies include it in the airline ticket fare. At the airport you will find a currency exchange office (at a very low rate), an office of the Tourist Office (Inguat), some telephone stores (a Guatemalan SIM card with a "plan" of two or three weeks including Internet data plus credit can be useful during your stay, if you have a unlocked telephone) and car rental agencies. At the exit of the airport you will be greeted by taxis and robbers offering hotels in Guatemala or Antigua.

To reach Guatemala City Center Ciudad (Zona 1) by taxi, count between 75 Q and 85 Q. No buses serve the airport. We advise you to take the white taxis. Most hotels in the capital and Antigua have a shuttle service to the airport, it is best to report your arrival so we can pick you up.

Created in 1990, this French-Guatemalan agency organizes relaxing, discovery, thematic and adventure trips. At its head: Thierry, also implied in the launching and the development of the INEPAS, an association dedicated to the Spanish courses and to social aid programs. No wonder, therefore, that Mayaexplor proposes excursions off the beaten track, which pass by a stay of one day or two in a Mayan family of the Altiplano. The icing on the cake: the company is committed to offering its clients the most economical prices.

The particularity of the agency? Motorcycle tours, for both enthusiasts and beginners. Two formulas are possible: in group or in freedom. With the first one, the travelers are supervised by an assistance vehicle and a guide and a mechanic. With the free option, they go on an adventure in total autonomy but benefit from remote support, which includes reserving the motorcycle - a BMW - and accommodations, as well as providing a cell phone where they can contact Mayan Rides 24 hours a day and an optional GPS.

Hector knows a lot about the history of Guatemala City and, more broadly, of the country. In addition to day trips around Antigua, he offers an exciting 3 to 3.5 hour walking tour of Zona 1 of the capital. The tour starts in the Centro Cívico - the original city border - runs along the 6A Avenida and ends at the Parque Central. Since it is impossible to summarize the tour in a few lines, don't miss it!

Recognized by the Guatemalan Institute of Tourism (INGUAT), the agency specializes in responsible travel: in addition to collaborating with the locals - including through "host families" to discover traditional accommodations - it places respect for the environment at the heart of its priorities. Cultural, educational, sports itineraries... There is something for everyone. In addition to tours lasting from eight to fifteen days, Aventures Tropicales offers customized itineraries, as well as linguistic and humanitarian stays.

Ahorrent is a car rental company offering a wide choice of vehicles, from small city cars to delivery vans, SUVs/4x4s and vans for large numbers of passengers! The Ahorrent website is easy to use and allows you to reserve a car online. It is also possible to return the car to the same location where it was rented. The company also offers fleet rental services for businesses. A practical and reliable solution for those wishing to explore Antigua and the surrounding area by car.

Not only does the agency offer three well-constructed itineraries of 9, 12 and 18 days respectively, but, more importantly, it offers the opportunity to engage in community-based tourism. Travelers can choose between several projects: assisting farmers in their coffee cultivation near Antigua, meeting with artisans specialized in the realization of masks and traditional costumes in Xela, weaving with the women of a cooperative in Lake Atitlán and discovering the ecosystem of the Petén rain forest. The key words: exchange and learning.

Shuttles for Monterrico (departure at 8 h every day), international airport and capital. Also organises Pullman bus services for all major cities in the country (Pana, Chichi, Xela…). 

This store offers an interesting way to discover Guatemala City and its surroundings: by bicycle. Several options are available, such as the "Urban and Archaeological Tour", a 28 kilometer tour that passes by the Mayan site Kaminaljuyú and the Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología. Everything is included: helmet, experienced cycling guide, water and lunch. More sporty excursions are also offered, such as the "Ride de Reyes", a 40 kilometer total mountain bike ride to the village of San José Nacahuil.

The agency organizes a multitude of half-day and full-day tours in Guatemala City and its surroundings. In addition to the visit of the city and its zoo, it proposes the discovery of Antigua and a coffee finca, or to go to the ascent of the Volcán de Pacaya. For the same duration, excursions are organized further away. For example, it is possible to explore the archaeological site of Iximché, in Chimaltenango, or to walk along the shores of Lake Atitlán before going to the market of Chichicastenango, and then returning to spend the night in the capital.

As its name indicates, this agency offers mountain bike excursions. For a day, experienced guides take participants to the attack of the Volcán de Pacaya, as well as to that of the Agua. Less sporty, the "Top of the world" tour drops cyclists off by shuttle at an altitude of 2,500 meters, near the path that leads to the Acatenango, to let them cycle down the 1,230 meters that separate them from Antigua. More gentle outings are also offered, such as discovering the city or the surrounding coffee fincas. Excellent address!

National Telecommunications Company holding the mobile network Claro. At the angle of 7 a. m. and 12 a C, Telgua is located in the modern building with smoking glass walls.

Going back to 7 a. m., you will not be able to miss this great building with vivid colours contrasting in the neighborhood with its baroque architecture.

The Guatemalan post has no very good reputation. It takes 10 days at best three good weeks for your letter to arrive in France. A 8 Q stamp is required to send your postcard to France and Europe. Stamps are available only in post offices (Correos), usually open Monday to Friday from 9 a. m. to 17 p. m. and Saturday morning (variable schedules in small towns).

Located south of Parque Central, Caniz specializes in private postal services at high prices.

Moreover, Gamache, the owner, is familiar with computer information in the event of problems with your laptop or any other technical matter.

Founded in 1992, Atitrans is the country's oldest door-to-door shuttle company, with convenient departure times and connections. Atitrans has a fleet of modern vehicles and experienced drivers. Puerta a puerta" service between Panajachel and Guatemala City, Antigua, Quetzaltenango or the Pacific coast of Monterrico. In addition to its transport services, the company also offers sightseeing tours throughout Guatemala, particularly around Antigua.

You can make your international calls by purchasing a 20, 30 or 50 Q call card (more expensive than an Internet café).

Sparks Weddings is a Guatemalan company specializing in the organization and creation of weddings. Our attentive team will ensure that your wedding meets your every expectation, down to the smallest detail. While they specialize in organizing beautiful weddings in Antigua Guatemala and around the world, the company also offers other planning services for special events such as proposals, engagement parties and even birthday dinners and parties.