Airport La Aurora (GUA) in Guatemala City is the country's only international airport. There are no direct flights from Germany — you will always fly with at least one stop, typically via: Miami (American Airlines) — The most common connection. Flight time: about 14–16h total. Madrid (Iberia) — The

Chicken Buses (Camionetas) The legendary chicken buses are converted US school buses, colorfully painted, with Latin American music at full volume, crowded and adventurous. They are the cheapest means of transport and connect virtually every place in the country. Prices: 1–3€ for multi-hour rides. D

Guatemala has land borders with four countries — perfect for a Central America tour: Mexico La Mesilla (Huehuetenango): Main crossing for travelers to San Cristóbal de las Casas (Chiapas). Shuttle from Antigua or Quetzaltenango. El Ceibo (Petén): Crossing to Palenque (Chiapas) — ideal if you want to

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Arrival & Transport

How to get to Guatemala and how to move around locally — from long-haul flights to legendary chicken buses and shuttle vans to lanchas on Lake Atitlán.

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Arrival by Plane

Airport La Aurora (GUA) in Guatemala City is the country's only international airport. There are no direct flights from…

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Local Transport

Chicken Buses (Camionetas) The legendary chicken buses are converted US school buses, colorfully painted, with Latin Am…

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Border Crossings

Guatemala has land borders with four countries — perfect for a Central America tour: Mexico La Mesilla (Huehuetenango):…

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