Air
Nearest international airport
is the 'Aurora' airport in Guatemala city. Grupo TACA has two
domestic flights a day between Quetzaltenango and Guatemala
City. Flight takes about 30 minutes. The journey by bus from
Guatemal city airport to Quetzaltenango is about four hours.
You can also take a cab. The school also organizes airport pickups,
please contact us for details.
Bus
There
are bus services to neithbouring towns including Guatemala city,
Chichicastenango, Antigua and Huehuetenango. Due to the high
demand the busses are usually crowded and there is a the possibility
of having to stand while traveling. Numerous travel agencies
and van service operators offer frequent and convenient shuttle
and minibus services to places frequented by tourists including
Antigua, Guatemala city, Panajachel and Chichi. They also offer
services to remote areas but the trips are less frequent. These
services cost a lot more than ordinary buses, but they are comfortable
and convenient.
Car & Motorcycle
Cars, motorcycles and bicycles
can easily be rented at various locations in town. There are
a number of trails great for mountain biking.
Taxi
Taxis are abundant in the
city. The tourist office will advise you on what is a fair rate
to neighboring places. Make sure you negotiate the cost before
you enter the taxi.
