8 Walking Tours by Antigua

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1 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 Price/Precio USD USD USD Per person/ Por Persona

2 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 Price/Precio USD USD USD Per person/ Por Persona

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 Price/Precio USD USD USD Per person/ Por Persona

4 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 Price/Precio USD USD USD Per person/ Por Persona

5 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 Price/Precio USD USD USD Per person/ Por Persona

6 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 Price/Precio USD USD USD Per person/ Por Persona

7 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 Price/Precio USD USD USD Per person/ Por Persona

8 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 Price/Precio USD USD USD Per person/ Por Persona

9 Tour en La Ciudad Colonial Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, October 26 th of 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 Price/Precio USD USD USD Per person/ Por Persona

10 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 per person. Canopy Canyon express USD per person. Special Price Mixed Canopy USD Per Person (Forest y canyon express)

11 DURATION: 2 HRS. FINCA FILADELFIA TOUR 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 Free transfer to the farm!!!

12 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 Precio /Rate USD USD USD USD Por Persona/ Per Person

13 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 Precio /Rate USD USD USD USD Por Persona /Per Person

14 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) Luxury Private Transportation Duration: 9 hours No. Pax Precio /Rate USD USD USD USD Por Persona /Per Person

15 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 Precio /Rate USD USD USD Por Persona/ Per Person

16 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) Luxury Private Transportation Special visit to IXIMCHE Iximché is an archaeological site located in Tecpan with an altitude of 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 Precio /Rate USD USD USD USD Por Persona /Per Person

17 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 Precio /Rate USD USD USD Por Persona / Per Person

18 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 Precio /Rate USD USD USD USD Por Persona /Per Person

19 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 Precio /Rate USD USD USD USD Por Persona / Per Person

20 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 Precio /Rate USD USD USD USD Por Persona / Per Person

21 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

22 TIKAL 2 days "Hotel Tikal Inn" DAY 1: DAY 2: 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. 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

23 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!