Iximche, the capital of the Kaqchikel Maya in the late 15th and early 16th century, is one of the most important post-Classic Mayan ruins in Guatemala.
Located near the town of Tecpan, Iximche is easy to reach from Antigua and will give you a fascinating glimpse into the history and architecture of the Maya of the post-Classic era.
Coffee is one of Guatemala’s most important export products and some of the best coffee in the world is grown in the area around Antigua Guatemala.
Visit a coffee plantation on the outskirts of Antigua and see how the famous Guatemalan coffee is grown and processed. Of course you can also try a cup or two!
The Pacaya Volcano, located just south of Guatemala City, is one of Guatemala’s most popular destinations.
Pacaya is still active, but most of the time the activity is low-key enough that it is safe to climb. With a bit of luck you’ll even see glowing lava! Pacaya’s proximity to Guatemala City makes it easy to access and we organize a tour to the volcano almost every week.
Tour to Chichicastenango
The market in Chichicastenango is one of the largest outdoor markets in Latin America and famous for a huge selection of typical Mayan goods – from clothes to Mayan ceremonial masks.
Visit the market together with your teacher! You will not only learn a lot about the Mayan culture, but also pick up plenty of new vocabulary!
You will learn all about the cultivation of nuts of macadamia, its agroindustrial process and the reforestation project, as well as the organic products based on the macadamia nut, like chocolate and skin care products. The farm is located on the road between Ciudad Vieja and San Miguel Dueñas, about 10 minutes out of Antigua Guatemala.
Tour to Santa María de Jesús
It is a village located under the slopes of the Agua volcano. During this tour, you will visit the textile market, the Main Church, and the fruit and vegetable market; you will have the opportunity to discover the real Guatemalan culture and their daily life.
A village in the outskirts of Antigua, San Juan del Obispo is about 15 minutes from Antigua Guatemala; during this tour, you will visit the church, which is one of the oldest in Guatemala, the chocolate factory, as well as many stores with artisanal products
Tour to San Juan del Obispo
A village approaches to Antigua, You will visit the catholic convent / museum and housing of the first Bishop in Central America.
A magical place where we will visit crafts & handiworks and a choclote factory that you will surely love.
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