Getting to Casa Curativa

Casa Curativa is located in Tzununá, a lakeside village on Lake Atitlán, Guatemala. Whether you're traveling by private taxi or shared shuttle, you'll find the information here to help you plan your arrival.

Arrival at a Glance

  • Fly into: La Aurora International Airport (GUA), Guatemala City

  • Travel time: Approximately 3.5 hours from La Aroura Airport by road to Lake Atitlán, plus a boat transfer

  • Destination: Casa Curativa, Tzununá

  • Currency: Guatemalan Quetzales (GTQ)

  • We're in the tiny lake village of Tzununá, on the shores of Lake Atitlán in the highlands of Guatemala. It's a quiet, wild, beautiful corner of the world and part of the medicine is the journey to reach it.

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  • Fly into La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City. From there it's about a 3.5-hour journey to the lake, depending on traffic.

  • We recommend it. Many guests spend a night in the historic city of Antigua to break up the travel and soften into the pace of Guatemala before continuing to the lake.

  • Guests arrange their own transportation, which lets you travel on your own schedule and budget. Here are the trusted options we recommend:


    • Private taxi (airport or Antigua → Casa): the most direct option, about Q600–Q700 ($78–$91). Message a trusted driver to arrange it — Martha Herrera, WhatsApp +502 3073 0413, or Marco, WhatsApp +502 5931 7878.


    • Shared shuttle: the most affordable option, around Q200 ($25). Xocomil Travel Agency runs daily departures from the airport to Panajachel at 6:00am, 11:00am, and 2:00pm.


    • Traveling as a group? You can book a private van together: contact Dionysio, WhatsApp +502 4880 3116.

  • If you arrive by shuttle or public transport, you'll land in Panajachel and reach us by boat across the lake:


    • Before 7:30pm: a public boat to the Tzununá dock (Q25, cash only, ~25–30 min), then a short tuk-tuk ride to Casa (~Q25, cash only, ~20 min).


    • After 7:30pm or if you prefer a private boat: contact a private boat driver (Spanish only) — around Q250+ ($32) depending on group and time. Esteban, WhatsApp +502 4598 2482, or Freddy, WhatsApp +502 5859 1816.

  • We recommend traveling during the day whenever possible. The daytime journey is far more pleasant — and the views across the lake are unforgettable.

  • The local currency is the Guatemalan Quetzal (Q), with an exchange rate around 1 USD ≈ 7.2 Q. Many local services: boats, tuk-tuks, small vendors, take cash in Quetzales only, so always carry some with you.

  • By registering for any Casa Curativa apprenticeship, course, workshop, or online program, you agree to our registration and cancellation terms, which honor our teachers, facilitators, and the preparation made on your behalf.

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    Still have a question?

    Email school@casacurativa.com or WhatsApp +502 4098 2547.