cmmcruiser

Travel-Kat - I completely understand.

If I can be of further help, don't hesitate to let me know.

I hope everything works out for you & you have a great day in Antigua.

Hopefully you'll post upon your return to help future cruisers.

Travel-kat:

You are prob. docking at Puerto Quetzal, on the southern coast, correct? Otherwise it wouldn't be possible to get to Antigua from the north. Antigua is a bit over an hour from Pto. Quetzal but definately worth the visit!!! It's a UNESCO world heritage site, may not mean much but it is. Unfortunately Pto. Quetzal is far less prepared for tourism than snto. tomas de castilla on the north/east end of the country.

I'm pretty sure that there are no car rental agencies there & I don't think a taxi would be your best option either. You should look into seeing what shore excursions the cruise line offers, for sure they have something to Antigua (although it may be a bit pricey).

I go to Guatemala every year, my family is from there & my boyfriends family is from Pto. San Jose, which is the next town over from Pto. Quetzal. My bro-in law lived in new jersey over 15 yrs. and moved back last july, I'm sure he would take you if you didn't find another option. Feel free to email me if you have anymore questions, more than happy to help.

October '03 - Princess Dawn, E. Caribbean

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