How to get out Antigua Guatemala
Antigua is a very good base for anyone who wants to explore Guatemala. The city is bustling with language students and you will have no problems finding a bus to anywhere in the country.
Almost all travel agencies in Antigua offer scheduled tourist shuttles to La Aurora airport in Guatemala City. Fares range from Q40-80. The earliest buses and shuttles depart at 4AM, in time to arrive at the airport by 5AM and catch a 7AM flight out. The lines at the airport is very long, so arrive at least 1 h or more before your flight.
Chicken bus drivers can not always be trusted to take you to outlying towns. Their goal is often to fill the bus, and not often for your best interest. It is best to talk to several bus drivers before you board. You can be left stranded waiting for a connecting bus that might not arrive until the following day or hours later. A direct bus is best, but might not be encountered frequently. Be prepared to ride small uncovered pickup trucks if you can not find a taxi to your final destination. Heavy rain can occur, and you can get soaked if the cover is ripped or not functioning.
Shuttle buses from Antigua to Copán leave at 4AM and 9AM and take about six hours and cost Q80-120.
If you are into motorbikes, CATours on 6a Calle Oriente #14 runs the Moto Cafe where you can rent off-road motorbikes or go on guided tours. Both day trips to local villages or Lake Atitlan and multicountry round trips are offered. www.catours.co.uk.
El Hato is a small village in the mountains 20 min and 6000 feet above Antigua where you can hike around through the forest and coffee plantations, and appreciate the view of the city. Chicken buses to El Hato (40 min, Q4) leave from Antigua market several times a day at irregular schedule.
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The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Antigua Guatemala
