Getting There

Getting to EL REMATE, FLORES, TIKAL, PETEN

BY AIR…..Flights to Flores arrive everyday. From Cancun Mexico, Belize, Guatemala City,Palenque and Chetumal, Mexico. Flight schedules change regularly and are often unanounced with the demand so always check.Try Groupa TACA, Air CARRI, Islandea and Tikal Jets for flights. Or try ALIBEC INT'L. TRAVEL, Tel: 800-343-4929;Fax: 508-655-6721;Email: alibectravel@wspan.com When arriving by air contact Martsam Travel Booth in the air port (first counter on the right as you exit customs. They will bring you to La Casa De Don David for $14 ( up to 6 pèople) E mail: martsam@guate.netTel 926-3225 &926 0346

BY BUS….. Everyday bus service to and from Guatemala City, Antigua, Chetumal, Palenque, Belize City, San Ignacio Belize, and Cancun. For comfort it's best to get a first class bus when available. Many times road conditions aren't the best and the trip is almost always somewhat slower than in more developed countries. (check schedules) also Linea Dorada and Mundo Maya companies cover the entire area and are generally OK. They often arrive directly to your hotel or very close. There are also several other bus companies serving the area.

To El Remate from the airport or Flores area there is taxi, minibus, and public bus service for a 20 minute ride to El Remate. The public buses leave from Santa Elena (on the mainland side at Flores) several times each day. Mini buses go colectivo almost hourly.

To El Remate from San Ignacio or the Belize border you can get local buses in route to Flores that run about every hour or there are mini buses that go collectivo regularly. You may be dropped in El Cruce "Ixlu". There you must get another bus, taxi or walk 2 kms to El Remate. Consider: Martsam Travel in Flores for taxi service> Tel 926-3225 & 926 0346 ...E mail: martsam@guate.net