About this experience
Our tour is unique because we count with proffesional guides and transport that can deliver the best travel experiece by interpreting the the cultural interest of the different viilages to be explored. Based on our 20 years experience we have chosen the most popular landmarks around this world heritage site.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned
Not included
- TIPS (10% recommended based on satisfaction)
- Personal Expenses
Itinerary and highlights
Get to know the essence of the villages by learning the forms of income of artesans dedicated to wine and chocolate making while other perfect arts in wood or other materials . Explore a palace of the colonial times turned into a museum, a mystic place where you can learn all about the role and importance of the first bishop of Guatemala a man to whom the palace is dedicated to.
Here the travelers will appreciate the folklore of a unique indigenous village of Guatemala. Admire the majestic colonial church of 1674. Learn about the customs of the peole and observate ladies doing their laundry at the main square. Get to know a family that has perfected the technique of carving jade and learn about the importance of this gem to the mayan culture.
On this stop travelers will have the opportunity of appreciating remains of the contructions that were witness to a mud slide that came from the famous agua volcano. The remains lie within the city hall facilities. Explore the towns main square and admire the impressive colonial church.
On this stop you will meet indigenous part of a mayan ethnic group called kakchiquel. The town is know to be more than 90% auhentic mayan population. The village stands out from many other thanks to its unique hand made textiles made using the famous back strap loom technique. Enjoy a museum with a valuable collection of fine textiles.
Meeting and pickup information
- Our guides or drivers are instructed to ask for you at the reception
- travelers need to consider that it may take from 10 to 15 minutes for the transport service to arrive considering this is not a private tour and the driver need to pick up other guest.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- MB Guatemaya Travel
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A minimum of 02 people per booking is required
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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