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Tour Un día en Antigua

Colonial Tour from Guatemala City to Antigua

7 HrsCultural · Low DifficultyGuatemala City

Overview

Explore the beauty of Antigua Guatemala, a colonial city Heritage of Humanity. This 7-hour guided tour will take you to historic sites such as the Cathedral, the Cloister of Capuchinas, and the Church of San Francisco the Great. It ends with a visit to a jade factory and free time to enjoy the city. It includes round trip transportation from Guatemala City.

Itinerary

Day 1

Pick up at the hotel or airport. The trip to Antigua Guatemala takes about 1 hour.

Explore the cobbled streets of Antigua, visiting the Cathedral, Main Square, and the Town Hall for panoramic views. We continue to the Cloister of the Capuchinas and the churches of San Francisco the Great and La Merced.

You will learn about the history and the work process of the jade in this educational visit.

You'll have about an hour off to explore Old Town, buy souvenirs or enjoy a local cafe.

Transfer back to your hotel or airport, concluding a rich colonial experience. You'll be arriving between 4 and 5 in the afternoon to the City.

What's Included

Local Guide
Round Trip Transfer

What You Will See & Do

Palace of the Noble City Hall
Know the process of making jade and its historical importance
Church of San Francisco el Grande, place of rest of Brother Pedro
"San José Catedral" of Antigua
Church of Our Lady of the Merced, a jewel of the baroque style
Central Square and Fountain of the Sirenas, Center of Social and Cultural Life
Beautiful views of the valley and the Volcano of Water
Cloister of the Capuchinas: An example of colonial architecture

What to Bring

Snacks
Walking Shoes
Rain protection (umbrella or raincoat)
Camera
Comfortable clothes
Cash for additional purchases and/or food
Sunglasses
Sun Protection (sunscreen, hat, etc.)

Information

Not included in the price the tickets to the historic monuments

Starting Point

Guatemala City

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