Frequently asked questions.

  • The best airport to fly into is Guatemala City, La Aurora International Airport (GUA). This is a major airport and has direct flights from many U.S. cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Newark, and Los Angeles. United, Delta, and American all fly into GUA. Avianca is also a popular Columbian airline that has a few nonstops into GUA from the US. We do not recommend laying over in other Central American cities. Please reach out to us if you would like us to look over your flight plans before booking. Check out the Sample Itinerary and Travel Checklist page for additional details.

  • The easiest option is Uber, the drive from the airport to Antigua is about an hour. Typically, an Uber from the airport to Antigua will cost $25-$30. Uber in Guatemala is very safe. Your hotel in Antigua will also be able to arrange an airport pickup, if necessary.

  • Hotel Atitlan will be able to arrange for an airport transfer. The drive from Lake Atitlan to Guatemala City is about 2.5 hours. Another option is by helicopter, FlyInGuate is a well known company and Hotel Atitlan has a heliport available.

  • If departing on the 4th, we recommend booking your flights no earlier than 1pm. This will allow time for you to depart the hotel and arrive to the airport.

  • For lodging:

    • We recommend going ahead and booking at Hotel Atitlan now, given we have a room block set aside. The room block will close November 1st and those rooms not booked will be released back to the public. For the Antigua portion, we recommend booking as soon as you decide on a hotel or Airbnb. If you are unsure which to pick, let us know and we can help you decide.

    For flights:

    • We recommend checking Google flights and booking ~6 months out

  • Yes, please see the answer above for transportation recommendations.

  • November to April is the dry season in Guatemala. Temperature will range between 60-70F. It can feel a bit cold at night.

  • There will not be a wedding party. Every invitee means the world to us and we are lucky to be able to celebrate with everyone together. We invite you to join us in our rooms as we are getting ready for the ceremony on Saturday, January 3rd.

  • A visa is not required.

  • The official currency of Guatemala is the quetzal. Exchange rate is about 8 GTQ: 1 USD. Credit cards and apple pay are generally accepted. Dollars are also widely accepted in touristy areas.

  • Spanish is the official language, though many indigenous languages are spoken in various regions. It’s helpful to know some basic Spanish phrases, especially in rural areas, but many people working in tourist spots speak English.

  • A Quetzal!

    It is the national bird of Guatemala and a symbol of freedom, as it was believed that quetzals could not survive in captivity.

    In ancient Mayan cultures, quetzal feathers were considered sacred and were used to adorn royalty and high priests, but harming the bird was strictly forbidden.

    • Do NOT use chicken buses for transportation

    • Do NOT walk around Guatemala City at night

    • Cuban cigars are available in Guatemala, however, they are still banned from being brought back into the US.