Quetzaltenango (Xela) Getting there & around

Getting around

Terminal Minerva is linked to the city center by minibuses known as microbuses, charging US$0.15 for the 10- to 15-minute ride. From the terminal, walk south through the market to the intersection by the Templo de Minerva, where you’ll see the vehicles waiting on the south side of 4a Calle. Inguat has information on city bus routes. City buses charge US$0.15, doubling the fare after 7pm and on public holidays. Going from the center to the terminal, you can catch the microbuses on 13a Av at the corner of 7a or 4a Calle, or on 14a Av north of 1a Calle. Linea Dorada has a door-to-door shuttle service (US$3) for passengers getting their 4am departure. A taxi from Terminal Minerva to the city center costs around US$4.50. The Rotonda bus stop on Calzada Independencía is also served by Parque microbuses running to the center and by taxis.

There’s a taxi stand at the north end of Parque Centroamérica.