Introducing Chiquimula
Another departmental capital, this one set in a mining and tobacco-growing region, Chiquimula is on Hwy 10, 32km south of the Carr al Atlántico. It is a major market town for all of eastern Guatemala, with lots of daily buying and selling activity. For travelers it’s not a destination but a transit point. Your goal is probably the fabulous Mayan ruins at Copán in Honduras, just across the border from El Florido. There are also some interesting journeys between Chiquimula and Jalapa, 78km to the west. Among other things, Chiquimula is famous for its sweltering climate and its decent budget hotels (a couple have swimming pools).
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Getting to El Salvador from Zacapa
by panerian 14 September 2011
There is direct bus service from Gualan to Chiquimula and from there to the El Salvador border- Try googling Vargas bus lines.
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RE: Getting to El Salvador from Zacapa
by Delmonte 14 September 2011
I agree. From Chiquimula you should be able to find plenty of available transportation to Esquipulas because many pilgrimages visit the…
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RE: Getting to El Salvador from Zacapa
by chefhagan 14 September 2011
Ditto, Zacapa to Chiquimula to Esquipulas and across the border. Lot's of traffic goes that way.
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