Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
CLIMATE CHANGE & TRAVEL
Every form of transport that relies on carbon-based fuel generates CO2, the main cause of human-induced climate
change. Modern travel is dependent on aeroplanes, which might use less fuel per kilometre per person than most
cars but travel much greater distances. The altitude at which aircraft emit gases (including CO2) and particles also
contributes to their climate change impact. Many websites offer 'carbon calculators' that allow people to estimate
the carbon emissions generated by their journey and, for those who wish to do so, to off set the impact of the
greenhouse gases emitted with contributions to portfolios of climate-friendly initiatives throughout the world.
Lonely Planet off sets the carbon footprint of all staff and author travel.
Border Crossings
Guatemala has official border crossings with all of its neighboring countries.
BELIZE
»
Melchor de Mancos (GUA) - Benque Viejo del Carmen (BZE)
EL SALVADOR
»
Ciudad Pedro de Alvarado (GUA) - La Hachadura (ES)
»
Valle Nuevo (GUA) - Las Chinamas (ES)
»
San Cristobál Frontera (GUA) -San Cristobal (ES)
»
Anguiatú (GUA) - Anguiatú (ES)
HONDURAS
»
Agua Caliente (GUA) - Agua Caliente (HND)
»
El Florido (GUA) - Copán Ruinas (HND)
»
Corinto (GUA) - Corinto (HND)
MEXICO
»
Tecún Uman (GUA) - Ciudad Hidalgo (MEX)
»
El Carmen (GUA) - Talisman (MEX)
»
La Mesilla (GUA) - Ciudad Cuauhtémoc (MEX)
Bus
Bus is the most common way to enter Guatemala by land, though you can also do so by car, river or sea.
Most first-class international buses run nonstop from Guatemala City to their destinations - see Guatemala City's
Getting There & Away section (
Click here
) for details.
First-class buses for Belize also depart from Flores/Santa Elena. For cheaper, local transportation, see town sections
closest to the border you will be crossing. On first-class buses (particularly to Honduras and El Salvador) the driver may
take your passport and complete border formalities for you. Going to Belize or Mexico, you will be required to do them
yourself. Second-class buses tend not to cross the border.
