The EASIEST way to get to Earth Lodge!

The Free Shuttle: 

7 Days Per Week Pickup From Candelaria Basketball Courts, near Cerro De La Cruz

No Reservation Required

Pickup Times: 8:00am & 12:00pm

Return Times: 8:30am & 12:30pm

*Bag porterage services available, see below for more details

Private Shuttle

If you’d like to come and go on your own schedule, we can also send our driver to pick you up at any time, and at any location in Antigua.

1 or 2 people: Q100 flat rate

3 to 5 people: Q200 flat rate

5-10 people: Q300 flat rate

Please call Earth Lodge or speak to us in person at reception and we can arrange this service for you!

*Bag porterage services available, see below for more details

A private Airport Shuttle is a great option if you’re coming to Earth Lodge straight from the Guatemala City Airport (GUA) or need to arrange for an airport drop off. Please call Earth Lodge +502 4980 2564) to arrange your private airport shuttle. Airport shuttles must be reserved at least 24 hours in advance.

*Bag porterage services available, see below for more details

One Way Airport Shuttle Prices: 

• 1-4 people $75 total (flat rate)
• 5+ people $100 total (flat rate)
• Note: for flight delays greater than 1 hour, additional fees may apply

Late Arrivals: 

If your flight is scheduled for a late nighttime arrival and you’ll be arriving to Earth Lodge after dark, please note that the walking path from the road to Earth Lodge can be quite dark. If your flight is scheduled to arrive after reception has closed (10pm) please call ahead to make arrangements with us.

You can use Google Maps or Waze to find Earth Lodge. The road from Antigua is newly paved, but please be aware the last kilometer is a narrow dirt road. There are many signs from the town of El Hato and on the dirt road pointing you to Earth Lodge!

*Bag porterage services available, see below for more details

Parking: a secure parking lot is located just past the Tambor Pila (washing station), up the hill and on the left. The parking lot is owned and operated by a local El Hato family. You can park and then walk downhill 300 meters on our walking path to Earth Lodge. Please bring cash for parking, you will pay the family directly when you leave.

Parking Rates:

Cars: Q25 every 6 hours
Motos, 0-6 Hours: Q10
Motos, 6-12 Hours: Q15
Bikes: Q5

Ubers and Tuk Tuk’s are now an option in the Antigua area, although availability can be limited. Make sure the driver brings you all the way to the “Tambor Pila” (washing station), and doesn’t leave you at the center of El Hato. The walking path to Earth Lodge starts at the Tambor Pila and is about 300 meters downhill on a dirt and stone walking path.

*Bag porterage services available, see below for more details

Not for the faint of heart! But if you fancy a scenic workout, it’s completely doable to walk or bike up to Earth Lodge. From Central Park in Antigua to Earth Lodge it’s just 7km (mostly uphill). Amazing coffee, smoothies, and food await you as a reward for a great cardio session! You can also take a Tuk Tuk up the hill, and walk back down to Antigua after your visit for an easier fitness friendly option!

If you would like assistance carrying your bags to or from Earth Lodge, we do offer Porterage Service. Our porters are men from the local village, and this porterage service offers them an opportunity to earn a little extra income to support their families. Porter service must be paid in cash (local currency). To request porterage service upon arrival, please contact us via email ahead of time with your arrival details. To request porterage service upon departure simply request this at reception. Our email for all special requests is earthlodge@gmail.com For arrival porterage service please email us at least 24 hours ahead of your arrival at Earth Lodge so that we ensure this is properly arranged for you.

For porterage service 8am-6pm, the cost of this service is Q50 per bag.

For after hours porterage service from 6pm-8am, the cost of this service is Q100 per bag because we have to ask the porters to come from their homes to assist you with the bags.