The fastest, easiest way to get between colonial Antigua and the black-sand surf beaches of El Paredón. Ride direct in A/C tourist vans with local operators — no bus changes and no agency markups.
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In Antigua Guatemala, pickup and drop-off are at Café La Parada (downtown Antigua). In El Paredón, vans pick up and drop off at Super 24 (official town meeting point).
One standard backpack or suitcase plus daypack is included. Traveling with a surfboard? Mention it in the booking notes so the driver preps roof-rack straps.
The route drops down from the highlands past Escuintla and Sipacate straight into El Paredón village in roughly 2 to 2.5 hours.
Shared shuttles cost Q132 per person (~$17 USD) all-in. Private 24/7 shuttles start at Q688 (~$89 USD) for 1–3 passengers or Q880 (~$114 USD) for groups of 4–7 passengers for the entire vehicle.
From Antigua to El Paredón, shared shuttles depart daily at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. From El Paredón back to Antigua, departures run daily at 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Private shuttles run 24/7 on your schedule.
The direct drive takes 2 to 2.5 hours depending on traffic, with no transfers needed.
In El Paredón, pickup and drop-off are at Super 24. In Antigua Guatemala, pickup and drop-off are at Café La Parada.
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