TRANSPORTATION

How to Get to Lake Atitlán and Beyond

Planning your journey to or from Lake Atitlán? Cultour makes it simple by providing clear, practical guidance on transportation options.

Shuttle Services (Time & pricing)

Private Taxis (24hrs)

Public Transportation

Traveling Around Atitlan

Daily Shuttles: Getting to Lake Atitlán

Lake Atitlán is one of Guatemala’s most popular destinations, and there are several ways to reach it depending on your budget and preferences:

Daily Shuttles To Lake Atitlán

From Antigua

Antigua to San Pedro
Antigua to San Juan
Antigua to San Marcos
Antigua to Panajachel

From Guatemala City (Airport)

Guatemala City to San Pedro
Guatemala City to San Juan
Guatemala City to San Marcos
Guatemala City to Panajachel

From Lanquín (Semuc Champey)

Lanquín to San Pedro
Lanquín to San Juan
Lanquín to San Marcos
Lanquín to Panajachel

From Xela

Xela to San Pedro
Xela to San Juan
Xela to San Marcos
Xela to Panajachel

From El Paredón

Paredón to San Pedro
Paredón to San Juan
Paredón tu San Marcos
Paredón to Panajachel

Shuttles From Lake Atitlán

To Antigua

San Pedro to Antigua
San Juan to Antigua
San Marcos to Antigua
Panajachel to Antigua

To Aurora International Airport (Guatemala City)

San Pedro to Guatemala City
San Juan to Guatemala City
San Marcos to Guatemala City
Panajachel to Guatemala City

To Lanquín (Semuc Champey)

San Pedro to Lanquín
San Juan to Lanquín
San Marcos to Lanquín
Panajachel to Lanquín

To El Paredón

San Pedro to El Paredón
San Juan to El Paredón
San Marcos to El Paredón
Panajachel to El Paredón

To Xela

San Pedro To Xela
Panajachel To Xela
San Juan To Xela
San Marcos To Xela

Other destinations

Antigua

– Antigua to Aurora International Airport (Guatemala City)
– Aurora International Airport (Guatemala City) to Antigua

Rio Dulce

San Pedro to Rio Dulce
Panajachel to Rio Dulce
Rio Dulce to San Pedro
Rio Dulce to Panajachel

Flores

San Pedro To Flores
Panajachel To Flores
Flores to San Pedro
Flores to Panajachel

Monterrico

San Pedro to Monterrico
Panajachel to Monterrico
Monterrico to San Pedro
Monterrico to Panajachel

Chichicastenango

San Pedro to Chichicastenango
Panajachel to Chichicastenango
Chichicastenango to San Pedro
Chichicastenango to Panajachel

Traveling Around Lake Atitlán

Once you’re at the lake, you’ll need to navigate between its charming towns. The primary modes of transportation are:

Public Boats (Lanchas):

Boats run regularly between towns, with fares ranging from $1.50-USD 3 depending on the distance. Ensure you confirm prices with the boat operators to avoid overpaying.

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Tuk-Tuks

Ideal for short trips within towns or between nearby villages. Fares range from $1-USD 5

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Private Taxi

For a more personalized and flexible experience, private taxis can pick you up from your location and take you directly to any town around the lake. Prices start at $100 USD

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Transportation in Guatemala: getting to lake atitlan

Public Transportation

Chicken Buses: The most economical option, less comfortable but a great cultural experience. From any part of Guatemala to Lake Atitlan region, all the details here:

How to Get to Lake Atitlán and Beyond

Daily Shuttles: Getting to Lake Atitlán

Daily Shuttles To Lake Atitlán

Shuttles From Lake Atitlán

Other destinations

Traveling Around Lake Atitlán

Private Taxi

Public Transportation

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