The only major airport is in Guatemala City (GUA) which is conveniently only an hour and a half from the coast on a major highway.
The El Taino is docked at the floating dock at the Marina Pez Vela. It is the only marina on the Pacific that has smooth and easy access to the ocean. Gone are the days of navigating the dangerous and precarious inlet that actually still exists. Some operators still use this inlet.
No special licenses are required individually. We obtain and secure daily fishing licenses for the boat through the Guatemala Navy. We also are registered and licensed by Guatemala Navy to fish the waters off the coast of Guatemala.
We provide free Wifi at the El Taino resort.
There is a bank within the airport after immigration. It is not a "money change booth" but it is a bank with a fair exchange rate. The currency change booths give bad rates. You can always change your $ at a bank on the coast but sometimes the wait can be long. ATM's are the easiest way to go. They are everywhere in Guatemala.
A tourist visa is given upon arrival and lasts for 3 months. No need to acquire any beforehand.
Payment methods: Venmo, Credit Cards or bank wire transfer.
Deposit: A deposit of 50% is required at time of booking. Remainder is due 30 days prior to your excursion.
If you cancel your booking within 60 days of your trip, your deposit will not be refunded. However, your deposit can be applied to another date if available. If the total amount has been paid, your deposit will be determined by our discretion.
