Hi,
I will be going to Guatemala for the first time over Thanksgiving. I'm wondering if it's difficult to catch a bus/shuttle/etc. from Antigua to Panajachel. Do these run frequently or only at certain times? Where can I catch them in Antigua and is it difficult to get to the station?
Thanks very much for your help ... also any advice on specific things to do/places to go in Antigua would be much appreciated -- I will be there for a day before heading on to Atitlan.
walkdogg
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nyc_girl_115
You can either walk to the Camioneta (aka Chicken Bus) station that is by the big outdoor market. Or you can arrange private transport (VIP Tourist Shuttle). Or you can arrange a Pullman (big bus) through a travel agent. Many options! And very easy.
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goodtime_bob
NYC-Either get it straight or go away. Going by chicken bus will take from 3 to 4 buses. Just not worth the hassle for the couple dollars you save. There is a pullman that leaves across from the supermarket on 4 calle poniente. They sell the tickets at a desk in the bakery. The bus leaves by 7am. Get there by 6:15am to be sure of a seat when close to weekends. Occasionally someone will sell tickets the day before. Depends if they send out anyone from their GC office. You know longer have to hire a private shuttle with the coops. Most any door way agency in town will sell you a ticket. On most runs they will pick you up from your hotel...making the shuttle worth the extra couple dollars. Shuttles run several times a day. As the weekend approaches the frequency increases. Avoid anyone selling shuttle tickets that are half price of anyone else. There are a couple of pirate shuttle ops in the area. One we managed to run out of town. These guys are really hurting they legit operators who are in it for the long haul. It's only a matter of time before some passengers are hurt. Not long ago someone reported a scary ride on one of the pirates. Only one door in the van worked..great in case of an accident. The driver got lost on the way from Antigua to the airpor. Stay with the good ones. OH.. the shuttles stop for a potty break about half way there.
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earthvoyager2012
quote: NYC-Either get it straight or go away.
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goodtime_bob
Hey, earth...tell them who you really are. Signing up today under a new handle doesn't work. Ever here of an IP address?
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cresti
If you want to get a private shuttle, give a look at: www.transportguatemala.com<BR><BR>In Antigua you can hike Pacaya Volcano (1/2 day trip). Pretty cool and impressive.
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