Major city · Guatemala
Dolores
Half a day to see the Maya ruins and museum, then continue to Flores or Río Dulce. Not a base.
Dolores is a small town in southern Petén, on the main road between Guatemala City and Flores. Its draw is the unrestored Maya site Ixkún (tallest stela in Petén) and the Museo Regional del Surest de Petén. Most travellers pass through on the way to Tikal or Río Dulce.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GTQ
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season, roads can be muddy)
- Airport
- FRS
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 6Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (CA-4) giv…
- Central America ↗Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua (CA-4) give one shared entry allowance, usually 90 days in total; leaving for Belize, Costa Rica or Mexico and coming back does not always reset it — check with immigration before a long stay.
- Central America ↗Cross land borders in daylight and early in the day; many posts close or empty of transport by late afternoon, and the approaches are where robberies happen.
- Central America ↗Several borders charge entry, exit or municipal fees in US dollars (Belize exit, Nicaragua entry and exit, Honduras entry); carry small, clean US notes and ask for a receipt.
- Guatemala ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Guatemala's Migration Institute or a Guatemalan consulate. Guatemala shares a Central America border agreement (CA-4) with El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua, so your permitted stay may count across all four.
- Guatemala ↗Hike volcanoes (Acatenango, Pacaya) only with registered guides and check eruption alerts; Fuego is highly active.
- Guatemala ↗Avoid public chicken buses between cities: they are frequent targets of robbery. Use tourist shuttles or private transport.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Dolores110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Dolores, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ, Q).Guatemala-wide
- SIM or eSIMTigo and Claro sell SIMs at the airport and shops; bring your passport.Guatemala-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations in Antigua and lake hotels.Guatemala-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: 10% — check if 'propina' is already on the bill.Guatemala-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Guatemala-wide
- SafetyPetén is generally safe, but take standard precautions: don't walk alone after dark on unlit roads, keep valuables out of sight.
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- RestroomsPaper in the bin; public toilets charge Q1–5.Guatemala-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 122 fire and ambulance · 1500 Tourist assistance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysAntigua's streets close for processions on Lenten Sundays and Semana Santa; museums may close on Mondays.Guatemala-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportFRS Mundo Maya International Airport (Flores) (About 1 h north by car or bus).
- Getting aroundWalkable centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Tuk-tuk within townQ10–20
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personGTQ 80
- Mid-range bedPrivate room (basic guesthouse), a night, per roomGTQ 350
- High-end bedPrivate room (basic guesthouse), a night, per roomGTQ 500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GTQ 200 · Mid GTQ 350 · High GTQ 600
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FRS Mundo Maya International Airport (Flores) (About 1 h north by car or bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Jun (18 rain days), driest Apr (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dolores: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
18 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
16 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
16 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
18 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
16 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable centre. For Ixkún and El Chal, take a tuk-tuk or taxi from the main road.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 1.5 h
Bus south on the main road, about 1.5 h
River gorge, hot springs and Garífuna culture.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
A few basic hotels and guesthouses near the main road.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Q150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- Q250–400 excl. bed
- High
- Q400+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × GTQ 80 | GTQ 80 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × GTQ 200 | GTQ 200 |
| Tuk-tuk to Ixkún (round trip, waiting time)1 × GTQ 100 · check | GTQ 100 |
| Bus Dolores → Flores1 × GTQ 30 · check | GTQ 30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GTQ 41 |
| Trip total≈ GTQ 451 per person per day, bed included | GTQ 451 |
2026 estimate in quetzales; flights and long-distance buses excluded.
Prices of common things
| Bus Dolores → Florescheck | Q25–35 |
| Tuk-tuk within town | Q10–20 |
| Simple meal (comida corriente) | Q30–50 |
| Bottled water (1.5 L) | Q8–12 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ixkún and El Chal are unrestored: wear sturdy shoes, bring water and insect repellent.
- Buses pass the town entrance, not the centre; ask the driver to stop at the turn-off.
- Rainy season (May–Oct) can make dirt tracks to ruins muddy.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 122
- Tourist assistance
- 1500
Pocket card
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Lléveme al centro de Dolores, por favorTake me to the centre of Dolores, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance122
- Tourist assistance1500
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Dolores → Flores: about Q30, 1 h (check)
- Tuk-tuk to Ixkún: about Q100 round trip with waiting (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-see-ahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much? (KWAHN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Dónde está la parada de autobús? — Where is the bus stop? (DOHN-deh es-TAH lah pah-RAH-dah deh ow-toh-BOOS)
Spanish is the main language; some Q'eqchi' spoken in rural areas.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Dolores. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid May–Oct (rainy season, roads can be muddy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Ixkún, El Chal and Museo Regional del Surest de Petén with verified opening hours and entry fees.
- Eat pages with last orders and typical dishes.
- Tuk-tuk and taxi fare benchmarks from the town centre to each ruin.
Sources
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