| Monterrico

Monterrico is a small beach town located 2.5 hours from Antigua or Guatemala City. It is known for it’s volcanic black sand beach, sea turtles, and breathtaking sunsets. There is an abundance of fresh seafood, with fresh fish and shrimp available from local fishermen. During the week, Monterrico is a quiet place to relax, enjoy a good book, and watch the sunset from your hammock. On the weekend, the town comes alive with people from all over Guatemala looking for a good time and a chance to party on the beach.

There are daily shuttles leaving from Antigua at 8am and leaving Monterrico for Antigua at 3pm. The best option for Shuttles is New Ways in Antigua close to Merced church.

If you would like to come by chicken bus: There's a direct chicken bus to Monterrico leaving from Antigua, Calzada Santa Lucia at 6am (50Q). The later option will involve changing busses. This is the route: Antigua-Escuintla, Escuintla-Taxisco, Taxisco-Avellana, and then in Avellana you will take a 20min small boat (lancha) through the mangroves to arrive in Monterrico. You can also go by Antigua-Escuintla, Escuintla-Puerto Quetzal, Puerto Quetzal-Puerto Viejo, Puerto Viejo-Monterrico. Going by Taxisco is more pleasant, as it goes through the countryside and passes through the mangrove (total price around 60Q).

PRIVATE TAXI is available to / from Monterrico.
Antigua/Guatemala City/Airport around Q800
Lake Atitlan Q1,200 El Salvador Q1,200
*Max 4 people

Please notify us a few days in advance to arrange the transport. Please send an email with all details regarding pick up (address, time requested, date, how many people, etc.)

El Salvador and its beaches are easily reached by chicken bus from Taxisco. It is also possible to go to Lake Atitlan, Xela, the Mexican Border, and many other places by returning to Escuintla by chicken bus.