{"id":5219,"date":"2018-12-18T15:13:43","date_gmt":"2018-12-18T23:13:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.entremundos.org\/revista\/?p=5219"},"modified":"2018-12-19T15:14:38","modified_gmt":"2018-12-19T23:14:38","slug":"travelling-long-distance-around-guatemala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entremundos.org\/revista\/uncategorized\/travelling-long-distance-around-guatemala\/?lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Travelling Long Distance around Guatemala"},"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. When travelling further afield it is often not possible to catch a direct chicken bus and will normally take more time than advised.<\/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

    Guatemala City \u2013 4 to 8 hour journey<\/u><\/h2>\n
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    Mapa en relieve<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Getting there
    \n<\/strong>Chicken Bus<\/em>
    \n<\/u>Every 15 mins \u2013 3am to 5pm
    \nPRICES \u2013 Q35-45
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    Shuttle<\/u><\/em>
    \nDeparts 8am and 3pm
    \nPRICES \u2013 Q200-250<\/p>\n

    ***For info on Private Buses see our Guatemala City travel guide***<\/p>\n

    What to do
    \n<\/strong>Museum of Modern Art<\/span> \u2013 Guatemala City has the best museums in the country
    \nMAPA EN RELIEVE<\/span> \u2013 A 3D map of the whole of Guatemala made by Francisco Vela
    \nMega Paca shopping<\/span> \u2013 The best Mega Paca\u2019s are in the Capital
    \nZoologico La Aurora<\/span> \u2013 A good modern style zoo<\/p>\n