Villages And Plantations Around Antigua Guatemala

Summary

Tour´s Program From 8 to 8:30am – Hotel Pick-ups 9:00am – Visit to an Artisan Chocolate workshop to learn about "Mayan Cacao", cultivation and process. 09:30am – Guided visit at Bishop´s Francisco Marroquin Palace, Guatemala´s first Bishop. Learn about his life and roll during the colony. 10:15am – Quick visit to Ciudad Vieja, Antigua´s previos capital. Discover this charming old town located at the slope of a gigantic volcano and learn how natural forces contributed to move the city´s location.   10:45am – Guided visit to Macadamia nut Farm. Learn about cultivation, process and the modern uses for it, such as beauty products.    11:30am – Visit to Mayan Weavers and Textile Museum at San Antonio Aguas Calientes. Discover the ancient back-strap loom technique used by the Maya and still in actual use by these amazing group of ladies 12:30pm – Guided visit to “La Azotea” Cultural Centre and Coffee Plantation. Coffee is equivalent to tradition and quality in Guatemala, our expert guide will share and show to you all related to its history, cultivation and process. Located in the same complex and not less important, the Mayan Music Museum and Museum for Local traditions and Ceremonies will be the last 2 attractions in our itinerary.   02:00pm - Transfer back to Antigua

Tour info

Duration
5 hours
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Why take this tour?

If you want to discover that Antigua´s charm relies on its hardworking and smiley people, their products and traditions… This is the adventure to go for!!  In this 5 hour tour through Antigua´s surroundings, you will experience the art of Chocolate Beverage, Coffee and its cultivation and Process, Macadamia Nuts and all its products, Monuments and Museums, Local Handicrafts Markets and More. This attraction operates from Monday to Saturday, all mornings. Join our well experienced team at the comfort of our vans and let´s learn and have fun together. 

What’s included?

  • Bottled water

  • Professional guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

  • Food and drinks

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 5h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Gt Business & Travel

About operator:

Based in Antigua Guatemala and with bilingual assistance 24/7 via E-mail, Telephone or Whatsapp we gladly provide the following services: - Hotel bookings - Transportation from and to anywhere in Guatemala - Day Tours and Excursions - Corporate events - Incentive groups - Customized Vacation packages throughout Guatemala

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