Getting to Us
The journey is part of the process
Check-in is until 6pm. Please make sure you give yourself enough time to arrive by 6pm. If your flight lands in Guatemala City after 2pm, please consider spending the night in Guatemala City or Antigua and traveling to the Center in the morning.
To get to Atitlan Eco from La Aurora International Airport (GUA) or Antigua please do the following:
- Book your flight to arrive at La Aurora International Airport (GUA).
Take a public shuttle or private car to the town of Panajachel at Lake Atitlan. - From Panajachel, arrive at Tzununa (our village) by taking the boat (lancha) in the direction of San Marcos (Tzununa is one stop before San Marcos). You can take a boat from San Marcos or San Pedro as well (the last boat is at 5:30pm)
- In Tzununa, take a tuk-tuk from the dock to Atitlan Eco – tuk-tuk drivers know where we are. Note that if you are arriving at night tuk-tuks will likely not be available.
Lake view through floor-to-ceiling windows
SHUTTLE OPTIONS
Atitlan Eco Retreat works with local travel agencies to help provide you transportation from the airport and to other major centers of tourism in Guatemala. Shuttles run to and from the nearby town of Panajachel, or Directly to Atitlan Eco (skipping Panajachel).
PRIVATE SHUTTLES
Private shuttles can be arranged at any time. Let us know where from, and if you want to get directly to the retreat center (a bit longer by land, but not transport change). We love this option.
One person: $135 USD
Two people: $170 USD
The Details
We offer help with arranging private shuttles from Guatemala City or Antigua.
Shared shuttles are available, and can be found online. Shuttles can pick you up from addresses in zones 1, 9, 10 and 13 and the airport.
We can help with private shuttles from Antigua.
BOOKING AND REQUIRED INFORMATION
Please email with us the following information:
- Full Names of all shuttle riders
- Flight number
- Flight date
- Flight Arrival time
Garden view room
Private bathroom
Cozy interior
Morning light
TRANSPORTATION FROM PANAJACHEL
Both the private and the shared shuttles will drop you off in the nearby city of Panajachel. The shuttles go to the local dock. From there, you will need to take a boat to Tzununa, the town where the center is located.
The public boats around the lake are very easy to navigate, even without Spanish. In addition, they offer a beautiful view of the surrounding area/towns. When you arrive at the docks, there will be people asking where you are going. Simply tell them “Tzununa” This will be the stop before San Marcos.
Public boats are paid for in cash Quetzales. Other currencies are typically not accepted. Consider about 25Q for the ride.
IF YOU ARRIVE AT THE LAKE AT NIGHT (NOT RECOMMENDED)
Public boats stop running in the evening hours (usually 6pm). If you are arriving later than this, you may have to pay for a private boat or stay in Panajachel the night. to the center.
Ideally late travel is better with private car directly to the Atitlan Eco.
Taking a Tuk-Tuk
When you arrive at the dock in Tzununa, there will be tuk-tuk drivers waiting. Usually they will be eager to ask you “taxi?”.
Tell them Atitlan Eco, or Casa Blanca.
Only local currency will be accepted.
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH BOOKING TRANSPORTATION, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO
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