Day of the Dead Photo Tour in the Mayan Highlands of Guatemala

Summary

INCLUDED: + Guidance by local professional photographer + Photo tour of the Giant Kite Festival in a Mayan village + Photo tour through a Mayan cemetery + Photo tour of the Necropolis of Antigua Guatemala + Private air-conditioned shuttle transportation + Access to photographing the preparation of Fiambre + Fiambre salad tasting on November 1st + Purified water bottles and refreshments ESTIMATED TIMES: 8am – Meeting outside Cafe Barista in the Northwest corner of Antigua’s Parque Central 8:00 – 8:30 Shooting of the preparation of fiambre 8:30 – 9:15 Shuttle ride to a Mayan village in the highlands of Guatemala 9:30 – 12:30 Photo walk through the Giant Kite Festival in a Mayan village 12:30 – 12:45 Walk back to shuttle 12:45 – 13:15 Fiambre salad tasting 13:15 – 13:30 Shuttle ride to a Mayan cemetery 13:30 – 14:30 Photo walk through an intimate Mayan cemetery 14:30 – 15:15 Shuttle ride to Antigua 15:15 – 16:00 Procession and carpet making photo walk 16:00 – 17:00 Photo walk through the Necropolis of Antigua

Tour info

Duration
9 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Photograph one of the most fantastic, colorful and photogenic traditions and festivals in the world: Day of the Dead and its Giant Kite Festival in the Mayan highlands of Guatemala with this full day photo tour guided by a local professional photographer. Capture amazing images around the Day of the Dead celebrations, the Giant Kites festivities of All Saints Day in the Mayan villages of Sumpango, Santa Maria Cauque, and Antigua Guatemala.

What’s included?

  • + Access to photographing the preparation of Fiambre

  • + Fiambre salad tasting on November 1st

  • + Guidance by local professional photographer

  • + Photo tour of the Giant Kite Festival in a Mayan village

  • + Photo tour of the Necropolis of Antigua Guatemala

  • + Photo tour through a Mayan cemetery

  • + Private air-conditioned shuttle transportation

  • + Purified water bottles and refreshments

  • Airfare from/to your home city

  • Any expenses of a personal nature (i.e. souvenirs)

  • No cameras or other photographic equipment is provided

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 9h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas

Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Operated by:

Antigua Photo Walks

About operator:

Are you visiting Guatemala and would like to learn how to elevate your photography to a higher level? We will show you the best spots to photograph Antigua Guatemala’s sites and people, and share the tips, tricks, techniques and secrets of a street photographer. We are also happy to design a private photo walk for you if you would prefer dedicated one-on-one attention and to focus on specific themes or techniques. Antigua Photo Walks are led by professional photographer, Rudy Giron, who has been capturing the spirit of Antigua Guatemala’s streets since 2006 at AntiguaDailyPhoto.

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