How to get fromMachala to Tapachulaby taxi, plane, shuttle or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Machala to Tapachula by taxi, plane, shuttle, or bus

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Taxi to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle
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1. Take the taxi from Machala to Guayaquil-Airport-GYEtaxi
2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane GYE - GUA
3. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to Tapachulashuttle
13h 17m
$7,435–13,034
Bus to Cuenca, fly to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Machala to Cuencabus
2. Fly from Cuenca (CUE) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane CUE - GUA
3. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to Tapachulashuttle
17h 8m
$2,643–11,029
Fly Santa Rosa Regional Airport to Tapachula International Airport
1. Fly from Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP)plane ETR - TAP
14h 42m
$5,395–20,880
Taxi to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport, fly to Cuscatlán International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Machala to Guayaquil-Airport-GYEtaxi
2. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Cuscatlán International Airport (SAL)plane GYE - SAL
3. Take a shuttle bus from San Salvador to Antigua Guatemalashuttle
4. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to Tapachulashuttle
17h 17m
$11,296–15,594
Fly Santa Rosa Regional Airport to La Aurora International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane ETR - GUA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Antigua Guatemala to Tapachulashuttle
17h 32m
$2,906–11,282

José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights

46Weekly Planes

7h 19mAverage Duration

$1,873Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,674.1 km
Duration: 13h 17m

What companies run services between Machala, Ecuador and Tapachula, Mexico?

Euroairlines, Aeroméxico, and two other airlines fly from Santa Rosa Regional Airport (ETR) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) 5 times a week.

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Tapachula(opens in a new window), Mexico(opens in a new window)

Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, simply known as Tapachula, is a city and municipality located in the far southeast of the state of Chiapas, México, near the Guatemalan border and the Pacific Ocean. Economically, it is one of the most important cities in Chiapas; as capital of the agriculturally-rich Soconusco region, Tapachula also serves as a key port for trade between México and Central America. The area was originally inhabited by the Mam, as a region under the control of the Mam state of Xelaju, but was first established as a city by the Aztecs in the 13th century. Most of its economic importance has come since the late 19th century, with the establishment of coffee plantations. This practice initiated a steady stream of migration and immigration into the area, which continues to this day, and has left the city with a significant Asian and German cultural presence. There is a large Mayan and Nahua population.

Things to do in Tapachula

Izapa(Opens in a new window)

Izapa is a very large pre-Columbian archaeological site located in the Mexican state of Chiapas; it is best known for its occupation during the Late Formative period. The site is situated on the Izapa River, a tributary of the Suchiate River, near the base of the Tacaná volcano, the sixth tallest mountain in Mexico.

Places to stay in Tapachula

Hotel Boutique Casona Maya Mexicana(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Hotel Fenix(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Hotel San Francisco(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Hotel Cabildos(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

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