Travel and Transit Information for Guatemala City

Getting There:

Air La Aurora International Airport (GUA) +502 260 0311 http://www.dgacguate.com GUA is located 6km south of Guatemala City.

Major airlines that service GUA include:

American Airlines (+502 2422 0000/ http://www.aa.com) Continental (+ 502 2385 9610/ http://www.continental.com) Copa Airlines (+502 2385 1822/ http://www.copaair.com) Delta Airlines (+502 2263 0600/ http://www.delta.com) Mexicana (+502 2333 6001/ http://www.mexicana.com) Taca (+502 2470 8222/ http://www.taca.com/index.asp) Iberia (+502 2332 0911/ http://www.iberia.com) United (+502 2336 9900/ http://www.united.com)

From the Airport

Many hotels offer transportation services to and from the airport. Bus No. 83 offers service from the airport to the city. Taxis offer services from the airport to your final destination, but negotiate a price prior to embarking.

Car Rental:

Avis (+502 331 2750/ http://www.avis.com) Budget (+800 472 3325/ http://www.budget.com) Hertz (+502 2470 3800/ http://www.hertz.com) By Bus

Bus services are offered to Mexico, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. However, due to political turmoil, routes are often disrupted and therefore inadvisable for non-intrepid travelers.

By Car

It is possible to access Guatemala by the Interamerican Highway. Be advised that travelers sometimes encounter difficulties while crossing borders. Watch your belongings carefully and do not be surprised if a bribe is requested.

Getting Around

Guatemala City has a reasonably effective local bus system. Some of the most common bus lines include the 82, the 83, and the 101. Taxis can be found throughout the city. Be sure to negotiate a price before embarking on your journey. Travel after nightfall is considered dangerous and inadvisable.