{"id":5156,"date":"2018-12-14T14:12:02","date_gmt":"2018-12-14T22:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.entremundos.org\/revista\/?p=5156&lang=en"},"modified":"2018-12-19T15:29:24","modified_gmt":"2018-12-19T23:29:24","slug":"places-to-visit-within-4-hours-of-xela-how-to-get-there-and-what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entremundos.org\/revista\/xela-guide\/transportandtravel\/places-to-visit-within-4-hours-of-xela-how-to-get-there-and-what-to-do\/?lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Places to Visit within 4 hours of Xela \u2013 How to get there and What to do"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are two main ways to get yourself around in Guatemala:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Chicken Bus (Public transport)<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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    Private Shuttle (Through travel companies)<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This guide will detail all the places you can visit around Guatemala from Xela, detailing both transport options and what you will find there. This is meant as an overview of things to do in Guatemala and how to get there from Xela, make sure you research places thoroughly before deciding to go! The places you really shouldn\u2019t miss are presented in CAPS and all prices are for one-way services.<\/p>\n

    Catching the bus<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Chicken Bus<\/u> \u2013 There are many spots in Xela to catch a Chicken Bus, but we recommend keeping it simple and going to the Minerva Terminal, which is the main bus terminal found in Zona 3. This is walkable, but you can also take microbuses there.<\/p>\n

    Private Shuttle<\/u> \u2013 You can book private shuttles through the many travel companies in Xela. They will normally arrange a pick-up point at your hostel or at a central location. Some good options are: Monte Verde or Adrenalina Tours.<\/p>\n

    PRICES, DEPARTURE TIMES, JOURNEY LENGTH ARE ESTIMATES AND WILL VARY PER CHICKEN BUS\/SHUTTLE COMPANY<\/p>\n

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    Zunil and Cantel \u2013 30 to 45 minute journey<\/u><\/h2>\n
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    Church in Zunil<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Getting there
    \n<\/strong><\/u>Chicken Bus
    \n<\/u><\/em>Every 15 mins \u2013 6am to 7pm
    \nPRICE: Q3<\/p>\n

    Shuttle (Fuentes Georginas ONLY)
    \n<\/u><\/em>Depart 8am and 3pm
    \nPRICE: Q70<\/p>\n

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    What to do
    \n<\/strong>FUENTES GEORGINAS<\/span> \u2013 Volcanic thermal baths heated from the Zunil volcano
    \nIglesia de Zunil<\/span> \u2013 Colourfully decorated church
    \nSan Simon (Maxim\u00f3n)<\/span> \u2013 Mayan saint presented as an effigy and given presents such as alcohol!
    \nLas Cumbres<\/span> \u2013 Luxury thermal spa<\/p>\n