Hey Rachel! To Monterrico I took the tourist shuttle from Antigua which was very convenient and easy. Then onward to Guatemala City we took public transit which I think consisted of three different buses which was pretty hectic and exhausting… but cheap! 🙂 I used tourist shuttles whenever they were available, just for convenience. You can book them at any hostel or accommodation. Hope that helps!

Hey Anthony! I am not sure about that — I believe it was a young English-speaking couple who we spoke to, but perhaps they were interim managers. We had a great time!

I would have loved to have been there during turtle season. I’m still waiting to hit one somewhere around the world!

Both were my experiences there too!! And a super terrible sunburn on my back that itched me for days when I returned to Antigua. I was surprised to see the picture of the paved street, but my visit there was more than 20 years ago, so I guess things change!
The one thing to note if you do return Alex to Monterrico during turtle season, we ended up having to buy the eggs from the locals because they found them first…we took them back to the sanctuary where they were buried so they could hatch. We even got to catch the eggs as she was laying them…seriously one of the neatest experiences I’ve ever had!!

Every summer should include a beach visit or two 🙂 Glad you enjoyed, Chella.

Thank you! That’s the way I remember this town… bright and sunny.

One of these days, those little turtles will be mine! One of these days…