Guatemalan airport tax of $2 for the flights to and from Tikal,

Guatemala departure tax ($30 per person).

Exit Belize International airport departure $35 exit tax plus $3.75 conservation tax

Warning ….If arriving from Belize be sure to check immigration requirements for re-entry to Belize. We have had Swiss and Argentina visitors who had a one entry visa and were required to get a new visa for re-entry. If you bring the form we can make your pictures (no charge if you are staying with us) and you will be prepared for re-entry. Cost varies  depending the country.

When arriving by air to Flores, Taxis or minibuses will bring you to La Casa De Don David for $22-$25 ( up to 4 people)  Or if there are several other persons traveling in the same minibus you can arrive collective for $3.00 per person. Or we can send a taxi for $23.00 (up to 4 people)

By BUS From Guatemala City

There is no formal bus station in Guatemala City or other parts on the country. Most services have their private bus station, office or parking place. You can take the 7 to 8 hrs on the luxury (by local standards and OK generally) bus service of La Linea Dorada ($24) http://tikalmayanworld.com to the Flores Tikal area. The good bus leaves each morning at 10:00 am and each night at 9:00 pm 10:00 pm. Often, the overnight bus arrives to Flores in the early morning and  you can take collective minibus to El Remate arriving around 6 am. cost Q20. Just ask the driver to drop you at the hotel entrance. Their Tel. in Guatemala city...2232-9658 . There are several other bus companies that are OK. La Fuente del Norte has one good bus also $15 to $20 depending the kind of bus. The newest service is ADN bus, a large double deck bus, every day and every night service. www.adnautobusesdelnorte.com e-mail adn@adnautobusesdelnorte.com o  Upon arriving in or near Flores area get a collective mini bus to El Remate. Beware of high pressure ticket salesmen who will offer you some deal that may not workout. Small car taxi will charge about $20.00.

In Guatemala City, As in any big city there are areas unsafe so best be careful. Best to ask for yellow taxi cabs which have meters. B
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To El Remate from the airport or Flores area-There are taxis ($22-$25), collective minibuses ($3.00) They go collective almost hourly, more often before noon. It's about a  20 min. ride  to El Remate. Some experience travelers who are not traveling with much luggage catch local buses on the main road in front of the airport (about one hundred yards). The public buses leave from Santa Elena (on the mainland side at Flores) several times each day (Q10 cost = $1.15).  Public buses run  at approx. 10:30 am, 11:30 noon, 13:30 pm, 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm. There is a bus station. After 4:00 pm there are no public buses to El Remate but you can often get local minibuses. If you get a bus going to the Belize border, you may be dropped off in El Cruce “Ixlu”. There you must get another bus, taxi or walk 2 kms. to El Remate. The hotel will send a taxi for $22.00 if you request. Call La Casa de Don David at 7928 8469 or 5306 2190.

Rental cars are also available, try Tabarini Rent-a-car or Tally rental car (near the airport), Hertz or others

To and From RIO DULCE.. Many buses  in route to Flores are passing thru Rio Dulce area all day and night including the better buse of Linea Dorada and ADN. You can contact them for pick on the main road.
Otti tours offers good reliable transport in minibus and taxis.

To and From COBAN.. Casa Acuña Hotel has a good shuttle service to and from El Remate, every day leaving COBAN via Sayaxche at 8:OO am and leaving El Remate at 1:30 pm.  The scenic trip is about 4 hours over paved road and cost $24 per person. Several local buses and old shuttles crowded with local people go daily to or from Sayaxche. There is a local bus from the bus station in Santa Elena to Coban at 6:30 am and 12:30 pm
 

BY EXPRESS BUS...

From Chetumal, Mexico & Belize City you can take the Mundo Maya/Linea Dorada the prefered bus  http://tikalmayanworld.com From Chetumal the bus leaves at 6:00 am daily for about $27.  From Belize the bus leaves at 9:30 am daily for about $20 This is your best deal as this pullman type bus has reserves seats and you can arrange with the drivers to bring you right to the hotel door in El Remate. Expect to pay about $18.75 in exit fees from Belize,  $15 even if you are in transit. Save your receipt as it may help on the exit fee at the airport when you leave Belize or Guatemala if you leave or plan to return within a month.
The Linea Dorada an older pullman bus (sometimes called luxury) is a bit old but you get a reserved seat and it is somewhat comfortable. The other bus is smaller and does not reserve seats, often using the folding seats in the aisle.

Best to take the 9.30 am Linea Dorada (buy tickets on the right as you enter) bus from the Marine terminal in downtown Belize City and arrive to the hotel entrance.(4hrs).. $20 - $23.. (ask the driver to bring you the hotel entrance).

(If arriving in the Belize City International airport you can take taxi from the airport, to the marine terminal Downtown. which is more than 5 miles ) I think its $20 US. There are surely local buses but I don't know the hours. For the bus to El Remate buy your ticket at the Marine Terminal and tell driver you are going to Hotel La Casa De Don David in El Remate. ( ask the driver to bring you the hotel entrance).

The Linea Dorada bus leaves Flores at 6:am daily and passes La Casa De Don David about 6:30am to pick up passangers. Buy your ticket at the hotel reception. To Belize border $5.00. To Belize City Marine Terminal $23.00

Arriving from San Ignacio... There are no scheduled buses that goes from San Ignacio to Flores or el Remate. Most people arrive by mini bus or local bus to the Ixlu cruce (cross roads).

You can take the 9 mile ride to the border from San Ignacio by taxi or local bus. Cross the border and go by local bus or take a mini bus. If you should be there at the time the Linea Dorada Buses are returning from belize you can get the hotel entrance for about $5. ea. (talk to the Driver)  If not they will drop you at the Cruce about 2 km from the hotel. Good minibuses go for $40 for 4 persons or $60 up to 8 persons. Just tell to the driver you are going to Hotel La Casa De Don David in El Remate. There are taxis and minibuses almost always waiting for arrivals to the border. If they have arrive from Flores they often wait for passengers before returning. Bargain your price. If you take a local bus in route to Flores you will arrive at the cross road in Ixlu and need to get another bus or taxi for the 3 km ride to our hotel. From the Guatemala/Belize border Public buses $4.00 leave almost every hour in route to Flores. At the junction in El Cruce “Ixlu”, you must get another bus, taxi or walk 2 kms to El Remate.  

Going to Belize: most tourist pay nothing to enter Belize. US dollars is OK in Belize and is accepted everywhere.. usually the same rate everywhere (1US dollar = 2 BH dollars).. BECAREFUL ...many Americans pay double on their first visit. If the sales talk don't say US (meaning US dollars) when telling you the price, it is Belize (BH) dollars they are talking about.

To the Belize border from the hotel entrance you can take the confortable Linea Dorada with reserved seat for $5.00.

Best to take the 6:30 am Linea Dorada (buy tickets on the right at the hotel reception) bus coming from Flores stops infront of the the hotel entrance at 6:30 am(4hrs).. $23.00

TO AND FROM PALENQUE… Traveling to Flores, there is not so good collective transportation daily

In Palenque, Mex Buy your tickets Viajes Misolja, Kukulcan, kijchan Balú or other agency, on the main street in Palenque. The service to Flores is not so good and varies from time to time. We get complaints regular on slow or varied service. The trip is about 8 hrs. by mini bus--boat--minibus. ($30-$35 per person to Flores)  You'll arrive to Santa Elena (Flores) around 4 or 5 pm (normally to the entrance of the San Juan Hotel of the same Agency). There you are likely to be offered and almost pressured to buy some sort of service or tickets to Belize or Tikal or to El Remate.

Tourist often report lots of waiting and individuals selling tickets in this area. Remember nothing is free even when sold as such. Many taxi & mini bus drivers get a commission from the hotel they convince you to stay in.

At La Casa De Don David, We do not sell tickets or services if we don't think they are reliable and at this time do not offer services to or from Palenque. 

We are not associated with any of the street or hotel mini bus salesman or taxi driver sales. The prices and services can vary a lot and if you've paid in advance its almost impossible to get any refund if your service isn't fulfilled. To and From El Remate taxis and minibuses cost $23 to $25. If there several persons they will come collectivo for Q20 each. to El Remate Or just walk 3 blocks to the main road and get crowded shuttle (Q10-15) to el Remate.

  BY CAR.......Vehicle Permits for cars from other countries 

Private Transportation  to and from El Remate

English speaking guide attends the trip, add $40 per day.

Crystal Auto Rental is one of the only car rental companies who will let its vehicles cross the border from Belize into Guatemala. They have good vehicles at reasonable prices and will come get you if you should break down. Contact: LUCIO L. LANDERO    mailto:reservations@crystal-belize.com   visit: http://www.crystal-belize.com  Tel: 501-2-31600; Fax 501-2-31900   Belize toll free: 0-800-777-7777


Around Remate: There are bicycles at the hotel for use (free for guests) and there is mini bus service to and from Tikal and Flores in front of the hotel for about $5.50 U.S. round trip. Easy transportation to all attractions.  There are  hiking trails in the area. Bicycles and horses are not permitted to Flores or Tikal. See Transportation in El Remate



• Hotel Phone:  502 7928 8469 0r  Cellular 502 5306 2190
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Telephone: 502-7928-8469 or 502-5306-2190
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