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Carmelita
Skip unless you are trekking to El Mirador. It is a dusty village with two comedores and basic dorms — a staging point, not a destination.
Carmelita is a tiny village in the Petén jungle, 63 km from the El Mirador ruins. It exists for one reason: as the jumping-off point for multi-day treks to El Mirador and Nakbé. There is nothing else to do. Most travellers pass through in an hour or stay one night before or after the trek.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GTQ
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry season)
- avoid May–Oct (rain, mud, impassable trails)
- Airport
- FRS
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
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 Carmelita110 ▾
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 Carmelita, 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
- SafetyCarmelita is safe by day; the real risk is the jungle trek — go with a guide, carry water and a first-aid kit.
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- RestroomsPaper in the bin; public toilets charge Q1–5.Guatemala-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 122 fire and ambulance (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 (Flores) (4.5 h by bus; the only practical air access).
- Getting aroundWalk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerCold beerQ15–25
- Metro or bus rideBus to FlorescheckQ80–100
- Budget bedDorm bed in comedor, a night, per personGTQ 50
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GTQ 100 · Mid GTQ 200 · High GTQ 350
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 (Flores) (4.5 h by bus; the only practical air access)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°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
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Jun (16 rain days), driest Mar (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Carmelita: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 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
Walk. The village is a few dirt streets.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
El Mirador
goDoor to door: 2–3 days
Trek from Carmelita, 2–3 days on foot with a guide
The only reason to come here; hire a guide in Carmelita.
Nakbé
goDoor to door: 2–3 days
Trek from Carmelita, 2–3 days on foot with a guide
Less visited than El Mirador; same logistics.
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.
Near the old airstrip
Two comedores with basic dorm rooms; bring a sleeping bag and earplugs.
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
- Q100–200
- Mid
- Q200–350
- High
- Q350+
Trip budget
| Dorm bed in comedor1 × 1 night × GTQ 50 | GTQ 50 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × GTQ 100 | GTQ 100 |
| Bus Flores–Carmelita1 × GTQ 80 · check | GTQ 80 |
| Meal at comedor (beans, eggs, rice)1 × GTQ 30 | GTQ 30 |
| Buffer 15%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GTQ 39 |
| Trip total≈ GTQ 299 per person per day, bed included | GTQ 299 |
2026 estimate in quetzales; trekking guide fees and park entry not included.
Prices of common things
| Meal at comedor | Q25–40 |
| Cold beer | Q15–25 |
| Bus to Florescheck | Q80–100 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATM, no bank, no pharmacy — bring cash and any supplies you need.
- Electricity is solar; charge devices when the sun is out.
- Outhouse location: know it before dark.
- Beds can be uncomfortable; check the mattress before paying.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 122
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance122
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Flores–Carmelita: about Q80–100, 4.5 h (check)
- Guide for El Mirador trek (per day): Q300–500, check
Say or show
- Buenos días — Hello (BWEH-nohs DEE-ahs)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-see-ahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much? (KWAHN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the toilet? (DOHN-deh es-TAH el BAH-nyoh)
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 Carmelita. 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 (rain, mud, impassable trails) · 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
- 4 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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