About this experience
*If you are traveling solo, please contact us before booking. We are happy to match solo travelers with existing reservations to confirm the tour.*
Explore Iximché, one of the most important archaeological sites in the Guatemalan Highlands and the former capital of the Kaqchikel Maya during the Late Postclassic period. Once a powerful political and ceremonial center (12th–15th centuries), Iximché played a key role during the Spanish Conquest and is considered the first capital of Guatemala.
Upon arrival, you will meet your local bilingual guide at the entrance of the site, where the guided visit begins. You will walk through the site’s four ceremonial plazas, surrounded by temples, structures reaching up to 10 meters high, and two Maya ball courts. Through clear explanations and storytelling, your guide will explain the social organization, rituals, and defensive strategies of the Kaqchikel people.
The visit also includes time at the on-site museum (closed on Mondays).
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Food & drinks - Snacks and water are not included. You are welcome to bring your own.
What is included
- Local guide
- Pickup from centrally located hotels in Antigua
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Profesional driver
Not included
- We recommend that travelers bring a light meal, snack, fruit, or any food of their choice to enjoy at the summit during the break. Please also bring enough water for the hike..
- Gratuities (Optional)
- based in Q50.00 per person.
Itinerary and highlights
Explore Iximché, one of the most important archaeological sites in the Guatemalan Highlands and the former capital of the Kaqchikel Maya during the Late Postclassic period. Once a powerful political and ceremonial center (12th–15th centuries), Iximché played a key role during the Spanish Conquest and is considered the first capital of Guatemala.
Upon arrival, you will meet your local bilingual guide at the entrance of the site, where the guided visit begins. You will walk through the site’s four ceremonial plazas, surrounded by temples, structures reaching up to 10 meters high, and two Maya ball courts. Through clear explanations and storytelling, your guide will explain the social organization, rituals, and defensive strategies of the Kaqchikel people.
The visit also includes time at the on-site museum (closed on Mondays), where sculptures and ceramics discovered during excavations provide additional insight into daily life and ceremonial practices.
Meeting and pickup information
- Located at the Main Square of Antigua Guatemala.
- We offer complimentary pickup from all hotels and Airbnbs located within Antigua Guatemala. For guests staying outside the city limits of Antigua, hotel pickup is not available. In these cases, we kindly ask you to meet our driver at our designated meeting point: Café Condesa – Main Square of Antigua Guatemala This meeting point allows us to ensure a smooth, punctual, and well-coordinated departure for the tour. Hotel pickup is not available from the following areas, among others: Santa Ana, San Juan del Obispo, San Gaspar Vivar, San Pedro Las Huertas, Ciudad Vieja, San Bartolomé Becerra, San Felipe de Jesús, Santa Catarina Bobadilla, Santa Lucía Milpas Altas, San Bartolomé Milpas Altas, Villas Orotava, Altamira, Hobbitenango, El Hato, San Cristóbal El Alto, Villa Bokeh, Antika, Casco del Cerro, and Santa Inés. If you are unsure whether your accommodation qualifies for hotel pickup, please feel free to contact us after booking, and we will be happy to confirm the best option for you. Coming from Guatemala City? We can coordinate pickup from Zones 9, 10, or 13 for an additional fee. This service must be requested in advance.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Voyageur Tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Entrance fee - The site entrance fee is not included and must be paid on-site: Q50.00 per person, payable in cash (local currency).
- Language - The tour is conducted in English and Spanish.
- Food & drinks - Snacks and water are not included. You are welcome to bring your own.
- Pickup window & timing - Pickup takes place between 7:20-7:45am., depending on traffic and the final route. Please note that times may vary due to local traffic conditions.
- If you are traveling solo, we kindly encourage you to contact us before booking. This experience operates with a minimum of two participants; however, in some cases we may already have other travelers booked or interested on the same date. When possible, we are happy to match solo travelers with existing reservations so the tour can be confirmed. **Availability for this option depends on existing bookings and can only be verified by contacting us directly.**
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
What are the pickup arrangements?
For guests staying outside the city limits of Antigua, hotel pickup is not available. In these cases, we kindly ask you to meet our driver at our designated meeting point:
Café Condesa – Main Square of Antigua Guatemala
This meeting point allows us to ensure a smooth, punctual, and well-coordinated departure for the tour.
Hotel pickup is not available from the following areas, among others:
Santa Ana, San Juan del Obispo, San Gaspar Vivar, San Pedro Las Huertas, Ciudad Vieja, San Bartolomé Becerra, San Felipe de Jesús, Santa Catarina Bobadilla, Santa Lucía Milpas Altas, San Bartolomé Milpas Altas, Villas Orotava, Altamira, Hobbitenango, El Hato, San Cristóbal El Alto, Villa Bokeh, Antika, Casco del Cerro, and Santa Inés.
If you are unsure whether your accommodation qualifies for hotel pickup, please feel free to contact us after booking, and we will be happy to confirm the best option for you.
Coming from Guatemala City?
We can coordinate pickup from Zones 9, 10, or 13 for an additional fee. This service must be requested in advance.
Which guide languages are listed?
What ticket format is listed?
What ticket age bands are listed?
What is the cancellation policy?
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