Connect Guatemala’s surf coast directly with the highland trekking hub of Xela (Quetzaltenango) via the Pacific highway and Zunil — skipping unnecessary detours through Antigua.
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You climb from tropical beach heat at sea level up to 2,330 m (7,650 ft) in Xela. Keep a hoodie or jacket handy for the mountain ascent past Zunil.
The 8:00 AM departure from El Paredón gets you into central Xela around 1:00 PM — right on time to check into Spanish schools or join afternoon trek briefings with Quetzaltrekkers.
Book a 24/7 private door-to-door van right here for your group, or message us on WhatsApp to check shared seats heading down to the coast on your date.
The direct 8:00 AM shared shuttle from El Paredón to Xela costs Q352 (~$45 USD) per person all-in. Private 24/7 shuttles in either direction cost Q1,650 (~$213 USD) for 1–3 pax or Q1,980 (~$255 USD) for 4–7 pax.
The direct drive along the South Coast and up through Retalhuleu / Zunil takes 4.5 to 5 hours.
You can book a direct private shuttle from your hotel in Xela at any hour online, or message our local team on WhatsApp to check shared van availability heading down to El Paredón.
Shared shuttles drop off in central Xela near Parque Central, close to major hostels, hotels, and trekking offices.
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Book directly with local operators in El Paredón. Pay securely online by card or local bank transfer.