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8 Walking Tours by Antigua

Antigua from the Terraces

Explanatory walking of Antigua Guatemala from four points located in strategic

terraces to illustrate you from high above four different aspects of our beautiful city:

The historical (settlement, foundation, colonial period, relocation and independence)

the Artistic (the baroque art, Antigua´s artist, artistic treasures, among others) the

Religious (Main catholic orders during colonial period, Saint Hermano Pedro, Lent, The

Day of the saints, religious syncretism: Maximón) and for last the Cultural (Writers, the

fourth university to be founded in the Americas Universidad de San Carlos, popular

arts).

No. Pax 1 2 3

Price/Precio USD 45.00 USD 38.00 USD 35.00

Per person/ Por Persona

Shopping in Antigua

You will walk through Antigua and have the opportunity besides only appreciate the

beauty of the city but also to know and see stores specialized in quality and design as

well as exposure of their products.

The different establishments dispose different ways of payment like: credit cards, US

currency exchange and delivery to the Hotel: Textiles, handicrafts, decoration,

furniture, candies, gifts and jewelry are few things that you will be able to see.

No. Pax 1 2 3



Guatemalan Art

If you are an art lover, this tour was created for you who wish to see a sample of national

art production in different techniques, known artists and young talented ones.

You will visit different galleries and cultural centers in Antigua to acquire an overview

of Guatemalan art and its different styles:

Proyecto Cultural El Sitio, Casa del Arte Popular, Galería Antigua and Museo Colonial.

No. Pax 1 2 3



Local Gastronomy and Herbolary

For people in love of the great taste we offer you a visit that presents a general menu of

Antigua traditional recipes and products, guaranteeing you that ingredients and preparation are supervised. You will have traditional lunch at Porta Hotel Antigua and

traditional candy tasting included as well. This visit begins in the market by knowing and tasting our fruits: paterna, carambola (starfruit), zapote (custard apple), guanaba

(guanabana), anona (soursop), agguacate (avocado); vegetables: huisquil (mango squash), güicoy (pumpkin); variety of chilies, chiltepe, chipilín and loroco; and medicine herbs: verdolaga (purslane), uña de gato (cat’s claw).

No. Pax 1 2 3



Earthquakes-Hurricane-Eruptions

Visit different architectural sites in order to feel what the telluric disasters that have

characterized Antigua’s history have been like:

Vulcanologic and seismic explanations that will help us to understand the peculiar

Antigua´s geographic idiosyncrasy and its repercussion in lives and culture of its

people: aseismic baroque, historical crops between others.

And reading historical texts of the protagonists of these tragedies as well.

No. Pax 1 2 3



Antigua: Spiritual City

Antigua holds the title of spiritual city due to its places for retreat and religious

celebration. Holy Week is internationally renowned and attracts visitors from different

countries.

We invite you to visit: The Sepulcher and museum of Santo Hermano Pedro, the first

Central American saint, and adjacent ruins to learn how lived one of the Orders of

greatest presence in America. We will also visit the Capuchins Convent, home of the

religious order of Our Lady of the Pillar of Zaragoza, example of the functioning of a

convent.

The trip ends in the Cathedral of San José and visit to the crypt.

No. Pax 1 2 3



Walk through the museums

Explanatory walk that reunites the different museums in Antigua Guatemala. For

collection and history lovers:

Walk through the Museums: Religious, glass, modern art, pre Hispanic,

pharmacy, handicrafts and popular arts.

Arms Museum: weapon and historical objects collections.

No. Pax 1 2 3



For photography lovers

Explanatory walking that ensure those shots which will endure through time and will

be shared with friends and family upon your return and will make you revive the

moment when it was taken. Do not miss the advices to take the best pictures. We will

visit:

Historical monuments: Churches, palaces, fountains and stone wall carvings,

general and detailed views.

Urban landscapes: from terraces, rooftops and privileged places

Gallery of people: our people in the park and in the market

Green House: The city of perpetual roses

No. Pax 1 2 3



Tour en La Ciudad Colonial

Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, October 26th of 1979. A beautiful colonial city, which maintains its period features: temples with rich architecture, cobbled

streets and monuments. This city suffered several earthquakes and that is the reason

why the decision to transfer the capital was taken. Many of the destroyed temples can be visit and learn about their amazing stories.

Visit the center of the city

Facade of ruins El Carmen

Cerro de La Cruz

Convent of las Capuchinas

No. Pax 1 2 3



Canopy Tour

It is a family eco-tourism initiative that combines the thrill of jumping between platforms located on the ground and in the trees, through ravines and canyons. The walk starts in the Unimongs, special mountain vehicles that lead to the start of the tour located three kilometers from the center of the finca. It is a very secure system that fulfill the requirements of these activities. We also have insurance operations and with the best equipment available. Petzl and PMI, internationally recognized brands. Schedules from Monday to Sunday: Transportation Tour time

8:30 a.m. / 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. / 11:00 a.m. 13:30 hrs. / 13:00 hrs.

Duration: 2 horas

The tour includes: Canopy Forest express USD 50.00 per person.

Canopy Canyon express USD 50.00 per person.

Special Price Mixed Canopy USD 80.00 Per Person

(Forest y canyon express)

FINCA FILADELFIA TOUR

DURATION: 2 HRS.

Tours start: 9:00 A.M. / 11:00 A.M. Y 14: HRS.

Discover the history, cultivation and processing of this important crop on a farm with over 130 years of tradition. With a maximum walking of 700mts. You can visit

nurseries, planting, documentary video about coffee, walk in the wet milling,

fermentation, dry milling, drying patios, escocedura hand, roaster, packaging and

cupping lab. The tour ends sipping a cup of the best coffee in the world whether regular or espresso.

Know coffee and be part of the experience!

THE PRICE PER PERSON IS: USD 25.00 Free transfer to the farm!!!

Pacaya Volcano Tour

The Pacaya Volcano is without doubt Guatemala's most popular volcano due to

its easy accessibility from Guatemala City and Antigua. With hight of only 2,500

meters (8,200 ft) above sea level, it is relatively easy to climb and offers a truly

spectacular view from the top.

The Pacaya volcano tour includes:

Round-trip luxury private transportation from Antigua Guatemala

Private guide (English/Spanish)

Entrance to Pacaya Park

Local Guide

Duration time: 6 hours.

No. Pax 2 3 4 5

Precio /Rate USD 130.00 USD 95.00 USD 85.00 USD 75.00

Por Persona/ Per Person

Lake Atitlan

Visit the world's most beautiful lake, which is surrounded by three volcanoes.

This is a unique landscape in the world, in this place you will learn about

different cultures and traditions.

The private tour to Lake Atitlán Includes:

Private guide ( English / Spanish)

Luxury Private Transportation

Special visit to IXIMCHE

Iximché is an archaeological site located in Tecpán, it was the capital of the

Kaqchikel Kingdom.

Visit to Panajachel

San Antonio Palopo

Santa Catarina Palopo

Aprox time: 9 Hours

No. Pax 2 3 4 5


Por Persona /Per Person

Pana-Chichi

You will have the opportunity to know the outdoor market of Chichicastenango

which is the most impressive market of Central America and also the St. Thomas

Church. We take you to explore the market where you will find an irresistible

opportunity to take some amazing photographs.

And also visit the most beautiful lake in the world, which is surrounded by three

volcanoes. A unique landscape in the world, in here you can also learn about

different cultures and traditions.

The private tour to Lake Atitlán and Chichicastenango Market Includes:

Private guide ( English / Spanish)


Duration: 9 hours

No. Pax 2 3 4 5



Lake Atitlán Visit with Boat Visit the most beautiful lake in the world, which is surrounded by three

volcanoes. A unique landscape in the world, in here you can also learn about

different cultures, located in the department of Solola, it has a cool climate and

around the Lake you can find twelve villages that preserve their traditions

The Private Tour to the Lake includes:

Bilingual Guide (inglés /Español) Luxury Private Transportation Bout and visit:

Santiago Atitlán San Juan

No. Pax 2 3 4

Precio /Rate USD 180.00 USD 125.00 USD 100.00

Por Persona/ Per Person

Chichicastenango market

The open-air market at Chichicastenango is the most impressive market of

Central America, as well as St. Thomas Church. Do no lose the opportunity to

catch an irresistible and cheap purchase and also the opportunity to take some

photographs.

THE TOUR TO CHICHICASTENANGO INCLUDES:

Guide Authorized by the INGUAT (English / Spanish)


Special visit to IXIMCHE

Iximché is an archaeological site located in Tecpan with an altitude of 2.140 mts.

above sea level on the slopes of Mount Ratzamut. It was the capital of the

Cakchiquel Mayan group. In its boundary, the conquer Pedro de Alvarado

established the first capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala

Duration Approximately 9 hours

No. Pax 2 3 4 5



Pana-Chichi

You will have the opportunity to know the outdoor market of Chichicastenango

which is the most impressive market of Central America and also the St. Thomas

Church. We take you to explore the market where you will find an irresistible

opportunity to take some amazing photographs.

We advantage this opportunity to show you the archaeological site of Iximche,

which was the capital of the Kaqchikeles mayan group. It was founded around

1463 on a flat and relatively high area, following the custom of the buildings of

the Maya.

And for last visit the most beautiful lake in the world, which is surrounded by

three volcanoes. A unique landscape in the world, in here you can also learn

about different cultures and traditions, visiting the beautiful lake by boat and

knowing 3 of the surrounding villages.

Duration: 2 days, 1 night.

Includes: Bilingual guide (English- Spanish), transportation, boat, tickets,

lodging and breakfast the second day.

No. Pax 2 3 4

Precio /Rate USD 425.00 USD 335.00 USD 275.00

Por Persona / Per Person

Iximche

Iximché was a PostClassic capital of the Kakchiquel Mayan group. It is located 50

miles northwest of Guatemala City in Highway, it is near the town of Tecpán.

Drawing upon earlier PreClassic and Classic traditions interwoven with rituals

adopted from the neighboring Nahua-Pipil, the Kakchiquel created a unique

cultural blend thriving for over three centuries until their defeat at the hands of

the notorious Spanish Conquer Pedro de Alvarado.

The ruins of Iximché are composed for four large plazas that define distinct ritual

and residential compounds attached end to end along the plateau. Each plaza has

from one to three temples, a number of surrounding palaces, and numerous

small platforms intended for various ceremonial uses. The Kakchiqueles were

governed by two kings who were elected from among four lineages to which each

Iximché citizen claimed membership. The last of the kings were Lord Beleje Kat,

and Lord Kaji Imox who allied himself with the Spaniards in an effort to avenge

themselves on their K'iche rivals.

IXIMCHE TOUR INCLUDES:

Fee entrances to Iximché Authorized guide (English/Spanish) Luxury private transportation

No. Pax 2 3 4 5



Villages Around Antigua Tour

In this tour, tourists will visit: San Antonio Aguas Calientes, a very popular destination that is about four Kilometers southeast of the city of Antigua. The textiles of Aguas Calientes are perhaps the most famous in the country. San Juan del Obispo, where is the Palace of the first bishop of Guatemala, Bishop Francisco Marroquín, the church and convent hava been beautifully restored. Valhalla Farm, which is dedicated to the whole process of the macadamia nut. The colorful water tank of San Pedro Las Huertas, where women do the laundry all the same place. Tour Includes:

Authorized guide English and Spanish Private luxury transportation Fee entrances

No. Pax 2 3 4 5



Château DeFay

Château DeFay is an experimental vineyard. For the first ten years of our

existence we were not sure that we could produce high quality wines in the Santa

Maria de Jesus region. So we brought dozens of grape varieties from abroad,

planted them in our volcanic soil and waited to see whether they would prosper.

Some grew well and many did not. We also experimented with different

winemaking strategies in particular using other locally grown fruits. In the last

two years we have produced thirteen different wines, 6 whites, 5 reds and 2

roses that have been very well received. We now know that we can produce high

quality wines that are unique to our vineyards and not found anywhere else in

the world.

Tours includes:

Bilingual guide (Spanish-English)

Entrances fees

Private transportation.

Professional driver

Wine tasting

No. Pax 2 3 4 5



TIKAL One Day

“Hotel Tikal Inn”

ITINERARY:

•SHUTTLE FROM ANTIGUA TO NATIONAL AIRPORT 4:00am

•FLIGHT FROM GUATEMALA TO FLORES VIA TACA DEPARTS 6:30 am

•ARRIVAL IN SANTA ELENA´S AIRPORT AT 7:45 AM

•TRANSPORTATION AIRPORT TO TIKAL 8:00 AM

•BILINGUAL GUIDE AND ENTRANCE FEE TO THE PARK 9:00 AM

•TOUR THROUGH THE RUINS

•LUNCH AT THE HOTEL SERVED AT RESTAURANT NO BEVERAGES 13:00

•SHORT VISIT TO THE MUSEUM

•TRANSPORTATION FROM TIKAL TO FLORES AT 2:30 PM

• FREE TIME IN FLORES

•FLIGHT FROM FLORES TO GUATEMALA CITY AT 19:55 P.M

•ARRIVAL AT GUATEMALA CITY ´S AIRPORT AT 21:05 HRS

•SHUTTLE FROM GUATEMALA TO ANTIGUA AT 21:10 HRS

NOTES:

•OUR ADVICE IS TO BRING MOSQUITO REPELENT, SUNBLOCK, AND

PREFERABLY A FRESH BUT LONG SLEEVE SHIRT AND LONG LEGGED PANTS,

AS WELL AS A HAT OR CAP. CARRY YOUR PASSPORT.

¡END OF SERVICES, HAVE A PLEASANT TRIP!

No. Pax 1

Precio /Rate

USD 390.00

TIKAL 2 days

"Hotel Tikal Inn"

DAY 1:

4:00 a.m. Transfer from Antigua to the airport (collective)

6:50 a.m. flight out of Guatemala-Flores with TACA

7:40 a.m. Arrive in Flores

7:50 a.m. Transfer to Tikal

9:00 a.m. Arrival at Tikal National Park and the Hotel Tikal Inn

9:30 a.m. Tour with bilingual guide for the visit to the ruins of the main temples

1:30 p.m. Lunch at the Hotel Restaurant (drinks not included)

FREE AFTERNOON to revisit the park or the museum.

DAY 2:

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.

Morning free

2:30 p.m. Transfer to Flores.

4:00 p.m. free time to explore the island.

6:30 p.m. transfer to Flores airport.

7:55 p.m. Departure Flight Flores - Guatemala to TACA

9:05 p.m. Arrive in Guatemala.

Transfer to Antigua Guatemala, to the hotel.

No. Pax 1

Precio /Rate

USD 425.00

NOTES:

Please take a sunscreen, mosquito repellent. Carry your passport. The electricity

generators working for environmental reasons. Hotel Tikal Inn due to the

animals that live in the jungle off the generators work from 6 to 8 am and 18 to

22 hrs. The hot water runs from 6 to 8 am and 18 pm a22.

¡END OF SERVICES WITH A HAPPY JOURNEY!

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