TUE At 09:00 a.m., you will be picked up at your hotel for your transfer to Antigua Guatemala, the most important and enchanting city of colonial Guatemala. Founded by the Spaniards in 1543, nowadays Antigua is a beautiful blend of ruins, restored colonial buildings, and new buildings in colonial style. It was declared “Monument of America” in 1965. Visit the Central Plaza which is surrounded by the antique Cathedral, the Municipal Government Building, and the Palace of the Captains General; colonial churches and monasteries, primitive foot-looms where colorful textiles are woven, and a jade factory where this stone is worked into beautiful jewelry. Overnight accommodations in Antigua Guatemala.
WED In the morning you will be transferred to the site Iximché, which dates from the 15th Century and it was the capital of the Cackchiqueles. There was established the first Spanish capital. In the afternoon you will transfer to the Lake Atitlán, one of the most beautiful in the world, with its crystalline-azure waters in the crater bowl below. Atitlán is the ideal place to come in contact with Guatemalan folklore. Twelve Indian villages surround the Lake, and their inhabitants are descendants from the great Quiché, Cackchiquel, and Tzutuhil nations. Overnight accommodations at Lake Atitlán.
THU At 09:00 a.m., you will board the motor launch to cross Lake Atitlán to the picturesque Indian village of San Juan la Laguna, one of the twelve lake-shore villages surrounding the Lake. Enjoy this bustling Indian community, where weavers work the colorful textiles. Continue your transfer to Quetzaltenango. It is currently considered as the second most important city of Guatemala, due to its size, industrial, cultural, and commercial activity. It has preserved its colonial architecture. Several neo-classical buildings can be seen, among which those are located around the Centroamerica Park, considered the hearth of the city. East of the plaza lies the Espiritu Santo (Holly Spirit) Cathedral with its two facades. The first one, first constructed in 1535, is very ornamented, and the latter, of neo-classical style, forms part of a structure made of several domes which dates back to 1899. on the south end of the park is another building with such characteristics, called La Casa de la Cultura, where the Natural History Museum is housed, and which contains a collection of pre-Hispanic pieces and historical memorabilia. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for overnight accommodations.
FRI This morning you will visit Almolonga and Zunil market known for its vegetables and fruits cultivated on small parcels and from which products are exported to Central America and Mexico. Continue your visit to San Andrés Xecul which has an important XVI century temple, with a fabulous bright-yellow façade, the color which is representative of the local huipil (or indigenous blouse). There are saints and angels sitting next to corncobs and quetzal birds on the facade. Continue your transfer to Huehuetenango for overnight accommodations.
SAT During the morning, you will visit Todos Santos Cuchumatanes, one of Guatemala´s best-loved tourist destinations, set in a spectacular valley of the Cuchumatanes Mountains. Both the men and women of Todo Santos wear distinctive, handwoven clothing. The men´s clothing includes red and white striped trousers, a colorful shirt, straw hat, and a black capixay, or woolen cape to guard against the chilly mountain climate. After your visit, you will be transferred to Chichicastenango for overnight accommodations.
SUN Today is market day in Chichicastenango! Visit the most colorful and picturesque Indian open-air market in the country. Hundreds of Indians from the surrounding countryside gather to barter their goods and products. Also, witness the captivating religious ceremonies held on the steps and inside the 400-year old Church of Santo Tomás (No shorts or bathing suits are allowed inside the Church, PLEASE NO PHOTOGRAPHS INSIDE THE CHURCH). Continue your transfer to Guatemala City for overnight accommodations. End of service.
HOTELS
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CITY |
SILVER CATEGORY |
GOLD CATEGORY |
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ANTIGUA GUATEMALA |
MESON DE MARIA |
PORTA HOTEL ANTIGUA |
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LAKE ATITLAN |
REGIS |
PORTA HOTEL DEL LAGO |
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CHICHICASTENANGO |
MAYAN INN |
MAYAN INN |
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QUETZALTENANGO |
LATAM |
PENSION BONIFAZ |
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HUEHUETENANGO |
PREMIER |
RUINAS RESORT |
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SILVER CATEGORY |
GOLD CATEGORY |
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SINGLE |
US$ 832.00 |
US$ 1,024.00 |
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DOUBLE |
US$ 611.00 |
US$ 721.00 |
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TRIPLE |
US$ 577.00 |
US$ 676.00 |
- RATES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- Accommodation as indicated, American Breakfast, including 12% VAT, and 10% Tourism (Inguat) Tax
- Sightseeing transportation as specified, including 12% VAT
- Entrance fees to visiting sites
- Tips to porters at hotels
- RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals not specified
- WiFi access at hotels and restaurants
- Tips to Chambermaids, Driver, and Guide
- Personal expenses such as: beverages, phone calls, laundry, etc
