Getting There

By bus

There are bus services from Mexico and El Salvador Nicaragua Costa Rica and Panama. The route south is liable to disruption due to the political situation in this part of Central America. Border crossings can be subject to considerable delays. The buses used by some companies are comfortable and air-conditioned but it is vital to book as far in advance as possible for every stage of the journey.

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By train

There is no rail service at present. The national railway company is currently being transferred to the private sector.

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By air

Guatemala's national airlines are Grupo Taca (TA) and Mayan World Airlines (EY). American Airlines operates daily flights to Guatemala via Miami or Dallas. Other airlines serving Guatemala include Aeroméxico, Aerovias, Continental Airlines, Copa Iberia Airlines (one flight a week from London via Madrid), KLM – Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, and United Airlines.

The airport of the capital Guatemala City (GUA) is located 6km (4 miles) south of the city. A bus to the city runs every 25 minutes (journey more..

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By boat

There are several international passenger services from North America the Far East and Europe to Santo Tomás de Castilla and Puerto Quetzal. Cargo services run to the Pacific ports of San José and Champerico. There are also seven direct lines linking Guatemala with the Far East.