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How to get fromQuetzaltenango to El Tulateby shuttle, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Quetzaltenango to El Tulate by shuttle, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Shuttle, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Quetzaltenango/Xela to Border Tecún Umánshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Tecún Umán to Retalhuleubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Retalhuleu to El Tulatetaxi taxi
    7h 23m
    $140–158

  2. Drive 106.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Quetzaltenango to El Tulatecar car 106.7 km
    1h 52m
    $13–19

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Quetzaltenango to El Tulatetaxi taxi 106.7 km
    1h 52m
    $75–95

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 222.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Quetzaltenango, Guatemala and El Tulate, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Quetzaltenango to El Tulate. However, you can take the shuttle to Border Tecún Umán, walk to Ciudad Tecún Umán, take the bus to Retalhuleu, then take the taxi to El Tulate. Alternatively, you can drive from Quetzaltenango to El Tulate in around 1h 52m.

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