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El Naranjo
Spend a few hours walking the main strip, try the cheap tacos and border‑crossing bus, then continue to Flores or the Mexico border.
El Naranjo is a tiny border town in the Petén lowlands, essentially a single 500 m road with shops, cheap food and a few modest hotels. It is a convenient stop for crossing to Mexico or catching a bus toward Flores, but offers limited attractions, so a half‑day visit is enough.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- GTQ
- Best months
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- Airports
- Mundo Maya International (FRS) · La Aurora International (GUA)
- Nights
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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
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- 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 Naranjo110 ▾
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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 Naranjo, 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
- SafetyBorder-town basics: keep valuables out of sight, note your bus departure time and expect occasional police checks on the road.
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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 (Flores/Santa Elena) (The nearest airport for onward travel; reach it by road via Santa Elena/Flores.
- Getting aroundThe town is a single 500 m street; walk or hire a local moto for short trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTacos (2)stand on the main streetQ10
- Budget bedSimple budget room, a night, per roomGTQ 100
- Mid-range bedHotel Bahia San Pedro room, a night, per roomGTQ 250
- High-end bedHotel Bahia San Pedro room, a night, per roomGTQ 300
A day, not counting the bed: Budget GTQ 150 · Mid GTQ 250 · High GTQ 400
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/Santa Elena) (The nearest airport for onward travel; reach it by road via Santa Elena/Flores. Check schedules.) · GUA La Aurora International (Guatemala City) (Main national gateway; long road transfer to Petén. Check connections.)
Map of El Naranjo
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- El Naranjo
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Raxruja · 16 km straight line
- Lanquín · 47 km straight line
- Sayaxché · 61 km straight line
- Cobán · 71 km straight line
- Dolores · 85 km straight line
- Reforma Agraria · 96 km straight line
- Flores · 105 km straight line
- San Miguel · 105 km straight line
Weather and climate
El Naranjo: 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)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
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Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Jun
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Aug
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Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
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Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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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 town is a single 500 m street; walk or hire a local moto for short trips.
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 Ceibo border crossing (Mexico)
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Local bus marked "ceibo" from the main street, about 20 min
Q15 local fare; have passport and entry documents ready. Check current requirements.
Flores / Santa Elena
overnightDoor to door: Check
Bus toward Santa Elena/Flores via La Libertad
Road link to the rest of the country and the airport; plan a full travel day.
Sayaxché
cautionDoor to door: Check
Change at La Libertad, then bus to Sayaxché
Requires a change at La Libertad; onward to Cobán usually needs another change.
Tenosique (Mexico)
cautionDoor to door: Check
From the Mexican side of the border, hourly buses; taxi to the ADO terminal
M$40 bus; the ADO terminal is about an M$25 taxi ride from the drop-off point. Check times.
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.
Hotel Bahia San Pedro
Riverfront, air‑conditioned rooms with two queen beds; about Q200–Q300 per night (check).
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
| Hotel Bahia San Pedro room1 × 1 night × GTQ 200 | GTQ 200 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × GTQ 150 | GTQ 150 |
| Local bus to the El Ceibo border, both ways1 × GTQ 30 · Q15 each way | GTQ 30 |
| Tacos and a drink on the strip1 × GTQ 30 · check | GTQ 30 |
| eSIM, about a week of data1 × GTQ 150 · check | GTQ 150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | GTQ 56 |
| Trip total≈ GTQ 616 per person per day, bed included | GTQ 616 |
Riverfront, air-conditioned, two queen beds
2026 estimate in quetzales; long-distance buses and border fees excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus La Libertad → El Naranjoofficial 2015 price; may vary | Q40 |
| Tacos (2)stand on the main street | Q10 |
| Local bus El Naranjo → El Ceibo borderabout 20 min | Q15 |
| Moto ride (short distance)check | Q5–Q10 |
| Bus Tenosique → Villahermosa (Mexico side)daily 15:00 departure via Emilio Zapatadaily 3:00 PM departure via Emilio Zapata | M$200 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buses to the El Ceibo border charge Q15; confirm the schedule locally.
- Border formalities need a passport and the right entry documents; check current rules before you travel.
- The town is a single 500 m strip with limited services; carry cash in quetzales and do not rely on cards.
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
No embassies in El Naranjo; the US embassy and most others are in Guatemala City. Check addresses and hours.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- La Libertad → El Naranjo bus: about Q40, 3 h (2015 official price; check)
- El Naranjo → El Ceibo border bus: about Q15, 20 min (check)
- Tenosique → Villahermosa bus (Mexico side): M$200, daily 15:00 via Emilio Zapata (check)M$200, daily 3:00 PM via Emilio Zapata (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dis-kul-pe)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwan-to kwes-ta)
- ¿Dónde está la parada del bus? — Where is the bus stop? (don-de es-ta la pa-ra-da del bus)
- Dos tacos, por favor — Two tacos, please (dos ta-kos por fa-vor)
- Quiero ir a la frontera — I want to go to the border (kye-ro ir a la fron-te-ra)
- Gracias — Thank you (gra-syas)
Cash in quetzales is the practical option; internet cafés on the strip are the fallback for connectivity.
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 Naranjo. 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: check · avoid check · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 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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