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Belize is the English-speaking gateway to Central America. When visiting Ambergris Caye, Placencia, Hopkins or any other places in the country, you can go see Tikal. As the largest Maya Archaeological site and UNESCO World Heritage site, Tikal is a must-do. a Day tour of Tikal is best done from San Ignacio town.
Many have travelled from Belize to Tikal National park. Our shuttle service and assisted border crossing, make it easy for anyone to travel from one country to the next.
There are several ways of getting from Belize to Tikal or Flores, Guatemala. All covid restrictions lifted, you can take a bus, private transfer or flights to our neighbouring county.
While there are no direct flights from Belize to the national park, Tropic Air has flights to the nearest Airport to Tikal from Belize International Airport. Flights from Belize to Peten are available 3 times a week.
https://www.tropicair.com/tropic-air-begins-flores-tikal-guatemala-flights/
A private transfer to Flores or Tikal from Belize may be the best option. You can arrange to be Transferred from Belize City, Placencia, and San Pedro to Tikal without any delays. Our staff will help during the border crossing into or out of Guatemala. It’s about 4 hours from Belize City to Tikal, leaving on the first water taxi from San Pedro, is recommended.
A transfer allows you to travel at your pace, not waiting for a flight or bus to leave.
Known as the adventure way of getting from Belize to Tikal. You would need to take a taxi from the Water taxi terminal to the bus terminal in Belize City. Bus to the Belize Guatemalan border is labelled Benque (Remember that). Benque Viejo Del Carmen is the bordering tour, from there you will take another taxi to the Border, a cab ride is about 5 minutes.
After the border crossing, you would either take the bus (chicken bus) or a van. Many of the Drivers will be saying their destination as you walk by.
Transfers from San Ignacio Town or Belize City to Tikal and Flores
Belize is an awesome place to vacation. Explore Archeological sites, and barrier reefs or take a jungle tour with a professional guide. Don’t forget to bring your passport for your travel and visit Tikal from Placencia or San Pedro on Ambergris Caye.
This Ancient Maya ruin is on just about everyone’s bucket list. Famous for its temple featured in the Star Wars with various species of flora and fauna. A Maya ruins where spider monkeys can be seen at time and the best time to explore is all year. These are just some of the reasons you want to visit Tikal from Belize.
Book a tour of Tikal from Belize with us.
Book our shuttle when travelling from Flores to Mexico Border or to Placencia or Belize City as you make your way to Caye Caulker or San Pedro.
Belize Guatemala Border procedures
Exiting Belize – Entering Guatemala.
Have your passport ready to stamp out of Belize and pay an exit fee, then a short walk to the Guatemalan side of the border to stamp in. There is no need to declare anything.
Exiting Guatemala – Entering Belize
Stamp out of Guatemala and Stamp in at the Belize Border and on to custom.Â
| From | To | Time |
| Belize City | Flores | Drive time 4hrs + border crossing (15 to 45 min) |
| Belize City | Tikal | Drive time 3.5hrs + border crossing (15 to 45 min) |
| San Ignacio | Flores | Drive time 2hrs + border crossing (15 to 45 min) |
| San Ignacio | Tikal | Drive time 2hrs + border crossing (15 to 45 min) |
| Flores | Placencia | Drive time 5hrs + border crossing (15 to 45 min) |
| Guatemalan Border | Placencia | Drive time 3hrs + border crossing (15 to 45 min) |
We have special offers when Travelling between these two countries and doing the Tikal day tour from Belize City.
Our Drivers and Vehicles are licensed by the Belize traffic Department.
See the Rates and policy page for a list of prices and how to pay or get a refund.
Travel to your destination or make a stop along the way, it’s all possible with our transportation service.
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