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How to get fromRio de Janeiro to Lago de Atitlánby plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Lago de Atitlán by plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Santos Dumont Airport to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane SDU - GUA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Panajachelshuttle bus
    17h 3m
    $550–1,416

  2. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane GIG - GUA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Panajachelshuttle bus
    16h 48m
    $395–992

  3. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Cuscatlán International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane plane GIG - SAL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from El Salvador International Airport to Santa Anashuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Panajachelbus bus
    19h 1m
    $544–1,274

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration15h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$271Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,742.9 km
  • Duration: 17h 3m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Lago de Atitlán, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Rio de Janeiro to Lago de Atitlán. However, you can fly to La Aurora International Airport (GUA), walk to Fuerza Aerea, take the line 13 bus to Torre Reformador, walk to Terminal de Autobuses, then take the shuttle to Panajachel. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Galeão - Tom Jobim 2, walk to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) airport, fly to La Aurora International Airport (GUA), walk to Fuerza Aerea, take the line 13 bus to Torre Reformador, walk to Terminal de Autobuses, then take the shuttle to Panajachel.

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