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Getting around Antigua Guatemala
How to get around Antigua Guatemala
The center is small enough to walk. Use tuk-tuks for outskirts, shared shuttles to Guatemala City and Atitlán, and chicken buses to nearby towns.
Ways to get around Antigua Guatemala
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Tuk-tuk | 20–40 Q within town | Agree fare first; no meters |
| Chicken bus to Chimaltenango or Ciudad Vieja | 3–10 Q | Cheap and crowded; keep valuables close |
| Shared shuttle to Atitlán or Guatemala City | About 100–160 Q | Book through hostels or agencies; 1–4 h |
Ride-hailing apps in Antigua Guatemala
A 5 km ride costs about Q20–40 ($2.6–5.2).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Limited in Antigua; check the app, tuk-tuks are the norm |
- Tuk-tuks are the main local transport and metered taxis are rare. Hostels can arrange registered drivers and airport shuttles.
Arriving in Antigua Guatemala
La Aurora International (Guatemala City) (GUA)
Shared shuttle about 120–200 Q per person, 1–1.5 h; private transfer or taxi roughly 250–400 Q depending on traffic.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Not common; most visitors walk or use tuk-tuks. Licence and helmet rules exist but rentals are rare.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid for tourist stays of up to 90 days; rental firms often also ask for an IDP.
- Onward travel in Guatemala: Tourist shuttles connect the airport, Antigua, Atitlán, Semuc Champey and Flores. Pullman coaches run to Flores and the Caribbean; avoid chicken buses. Daily flights Guatemala City–Flores.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Antigua Guatemala?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber.
What's the best way to get around Antigua Guatemala?
The center is small enough to walk. Use tuk-tuks for outskirts, shared shuttles to Guatemala City and Atitlán, and chicken buses to nearby towns.
How do I get from the airport to Antigua Guatemala?
Shared shuttle about 120–200 Q per person, 1–1.5 h; private transfer or taxi roughly 250–400 Q depending on traffic.
Is Antigua Guatemala walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Tica Bus (international coaches)
- DGAC (civil aviation, La Aurora airport)
- INGUAT, Guatemala Tourism Board
- Tigo Guatemala
- Herrera Llerandi Hospital
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