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There is now a fifth airline traveling directly between Los Angeles LAX and La Aurora International in Guatemala City — Alaska Air. This opens up even more opportunities for western anglers to visit Casa Vieja Lodge.

After three trips to Casa Vieja Lodge, it’s the sailfish, sun and service that keep us coming back, but we also like the fact that travel there is easy. From our home near DC, there are many different airline options, including two offering direct routes, along with other options through hubs. As with Panama, no matter which airline alliance you prefer, from most places in the US you can get to Guatemala on the same day in two flights.