FAQs
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WHEN SHOULD I BUY PLANE TICKETS?
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Please buy them as soon as you can as prices go up closer to our wedding date. If you are traveling from another country, you must fly into La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City. We highly suggest trying to come in on Wednesday or Thursday morning to assist to all our events and to enjoy Antigua Guatemala or any other tour you would like to take. ―
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IS THERE A SHUTTLE TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT?
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Yes, please click our Travel & Stay tab for more information. We recommend you use the Antigua Tours shuttle service to travel from the airport in Guatemala City to Antigua and on your trip back. The trip takes approximately 1 - 1.5 hours on weekends and 2-3 hours on working days (please consider the traffic in Guatemala City). The cost per person is $20 (one way trip) or $35 (round trip). Daily departures at any time. ―
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ARE THERE ANY HOTELS IN ANTIGUA?
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Hotel recommendations can be found under Travel & Stay tab on our page. There are multiple hotels in Antigua Guatemala for every budget and taste. Online booking platforms also work well in Guatemala. We recommend you reserve a place close to the central park or our wedding venue. ―
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WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?
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Dress Code: Black Tie Men: Tuxedo Women: Formal Floor-length Gown ―
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MONEY EXCHANGE?
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We recommend to exchange your dollars in Banks in Antigua Guatemala or in the Currency-exchange office at the airport. · ATMs are available in most of the hotels or all over Antigua Guatemala. · Credit cards are accepted in hotels and restaurants. · The Currency may vary by the time of your visit but approximately is: Quetzal (Q) Q8.00 = US$1 Some places accept dollars cash but you may get a better deal by paying in quetzals. ―
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WHAT WILL THE WEATHER BE LIKE IN JANUARY?
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Guatemala is called the land of the eternal spring, meaning there's good weather most of the year. January is a great month to visit Guatemala, the climate is comfortable and the temperature normally varies between 12°C to 24°C (53°F to 75°F). Expect bright blue skies. It cools down in the night, so bring a light jacket. ―
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HOW DO I GET AROUND ANTIGUA?
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The best way to get to feel Antigua's culture, art and history is by foot. We recommend that you pack comfortable shoes to walk Antigua's cobblestone streets like a local. For non walkable destinations you're good to use Uber or three wheel taxis, also known as “Tuc Tuc”. ―
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IS GUATEMALA SAFE?
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Yes! We want to reassure our guests that Guatemala is a safe destination. We know you will love Guatemala as much as we do. We would never ask family and friends to travel somewhere unsafe.