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Buses

Going to Xela, you may make reservations, although tickets are usually available if you arrive one hour before departure. Trip is about four hours. Do not take any departures after 3:00 PM – if necessary, stay overnight in Guatemala City and leave the next day.

Linea Dorada (recommended)
Cost Q70 (about $9), restroom on board, air conditioning, no stops
16 Calle 10-03 Zona 1, Guatemala City Tel: 2220-7990 or 2232-9658
Guatemala City to Xela: 8:00 AM, 3:00 PM
Xela to Guatemala City: 4:00 AM, 2:00 PM

Galgos (alternate)
Cost Q32 (about $4), no restroom, no air conditioning, many stops
7a Avenida 19-44 Zona 1, Guatemala City Tel: 253-4868/232-3661
Guatemala City to Xela: 5:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, and 5:00 PM
Xela to Guatemala City: 4:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 2:30 PM, and 4:30 PM

Currency

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Passports

A valid passport (not due to expire within 6 months) is required to enter Guatemala, but citizens of most countries do not need a visa. The complete list of countries from which a visa is not required is on our FAQ page.

Australia: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Canada: Passport Canada

Ireland: Department of Foreign Affairs

United Kingdom: Home Office Identity and Passport Service

United States: US Department of State Passport Services

Weather

Answers to common questions about traveling are on our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page.