Getting Around | travelguatemala

Transportation

If you are going to travel long distances the main transportation used are buses. These buses are usually brightly colored and very fun. They are called colectivo buses. For short distances biking, walking and driving are very common. If you are a tourist planning to visit Guatemala, a bus is probably the form of transportation you will be using.

Arrival: Flight

CITY

I would fly into Guatemala City because that is where the La Aurora Airport is. La Aurora is an international airport.

AIRPORT

La Aurora is the interational airport in Guatemala City.

Currency

If you want to bring home a fun souviner or buy a gift in Guatemala, the currencey is a very important fact to know. The currency in Guatemala is the Quetzal. One Guatemalan quetzal is equivalent to 0.13 American dollars.

What should I pack for my trip to Guatemala? What is the weather like?

GETTING AROUND IN GUATEMALA

BOOK A FLIGHT

Entry and Exit Formalities

The only documents that you should have to fill out are immigration and customs forms. Learn more about entering Guatemala on the website below!