Major city · Guatemala
El Remate
Stay 1‑2 days in El Remate as a quiet lakeside base for Tikal (45 min drive) and lake activities; reach by minibuses from Flores.
El Remate is a small village on the east shore of Lake Petén Itzá, offering cheap lakeside lodging, bike‑friendly roads and easy access to Tikal. One full day covers the ruins; a second day lets you relax by the lake or visit nearby sites like Nakum.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GTQ
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry season)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy)
- Airport
- FRS
- Nights
- 1–2
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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 El Remate110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about El Remate, 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
- SafetyEl Remate is generally safe for tourists; keep valuables secure and be aware of limited medical facilities.
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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) (Taxi to El Remate about US$20; minibuses Q20 from Santa Elena).
- Getting aroundThe village centre is walkable; rent a bicycle for lakeside roads.
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) (Taxi to El Remate about US$20; minibuses Q20 from Santa Elena)
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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest May (14 rain days), driest Dec (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
El Remate: 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)
8 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 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
The village centre is walkable; rent a bicycle for lakeside roads. Minibuses run irregularly; many hotels provide shared shuttles to Tikal and Flores.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tikal
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h roundtrip
Hotel or shared minibuses, about 45 min drive
Round‑trip cost Q70 (≈ US$9) if arranged through a hotel; early pickup around 06:00 recommended.Round‑trip cost Q70 (≈ US$9) if arranged through a hotel; early pickup around 6:00 AM recommended.
Nakum (Maya ruins)
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 3 h total
Arrange guide from Flores or Santa Elena; 4×4 needed on unpaved road
Access requires a 4×4 vehicle; best with a guide.
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.
La Casa de Don David
Rooms $20‑33 pp, A/C, hot water, lake view; internet $4/hr
La Casa de Doña Tonita
Family‑run hostel, double rooms $3 pp, dock on lake
El Gringo Perdido
Cabins $40 pp, meals included, lake swimming
Hotel Camino Real Tikal
Luxury hotel 5 km (3.1 mi) from Tikal, higher priceLuxury hotel 3.1 mi (5 km) from Tikal, higher price
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
Watch out
Safety
- Minibuses are infrequent – plan ahead or use hotel shuttles.
- Nightlife is minimal; bring your own drinks.
- Roads can be muddy in the rainy season.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 122
- Tourist assistance
- 1500
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance122
- Tourist assistance1500
Embassy
US consular services are in Guatemala City; travel to the capital for assistance.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Minibus Flores → El Remate: Q20 per person, about 30 min (check schedule)
- Taxi from Mundo Maya Airport: US$20, 20 min
- Hotel shuttle to Tikal: Q70 roundtrip, ~1 h total (check with hotel)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (ola)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much? (kwanto kwesta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (donde esta el baño)
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 El Remate. 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 (dry season) · avoid May–Oct (rainy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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