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How to get fromMonterrico to Santiago Atitlánby bus, taxi, shuttle, ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Monterrico to Santiago Atitlán by bus, taxi, shuttle, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Antigua Guatemala

    best
    1. Take the bus from Monterrico to Antigua Guatemalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Antigua Guatemala to Panajachelbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Panajachel to Santiago Atitlántaxi taxi
    4h 20m
    $47–57

  2. Drive 168.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monterrico to Santiago Atitláncar car 168.8 km
    2h 53m
    $21–30

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Monterrico to Escuintlabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Escuintla to Santiago Atitlántaxi taxi
    2h 44m
    $76–96

  4. Shuttle, Tour

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterrico Beach to Panajachelshuttle bus Panajachel
    2. Take the ferry from Panajachel to Santiago Atitlánferry ferry Panajachel
    7h 15m
    $168

  5. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Monterrico to Antigua Guatemalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Antigua Guatemala to Santa Cruz la Laguna, Atitlan, Guatemalabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Panajachel to Santiago Atitlánferry ferry
    9h 59m
    $150

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Monterrico to Santiago Atitlántaxi taxi 168.8 km
    2h 53m
    $120–150

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 223.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Monterrico, Santa Rosa, Guatemala and Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Monterrico to Santiago Atitlán. However, you can take the bus to Antigua Guatemala, take the bus to Panajachel, then take the taxi to Santiago Atitlán. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Escuintla then take the taxi to Santiago Atitlán.

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