DURATION: 8 days
YOU VISIT: GUATEMALA, RÍO DULCE, LAGO ATITLÁN, ANTIGUA
USD $1,296.89 VAT
ITINERARY
DAY 1: GUATEMALA
Arrival at La Aurora International Airport for assistance and transfer to Guatemala City. Lodging.
DAY 2: GUATEMALA-QUIRIGUÁ - RIO DULCE
Breakfast. Departure to Quiriguá Archaeological Park (Guatemala) located on the banks of the Motagua River, the park is comprised of a complex of stelae sculpted in sandstone, among which is the tallest stele in the entire Mayan world, with more than 10.60 meters high, as well as zoomorphic figures dating from the classical period of the Maya. Continuation to Río Dulce. Lodging.
DAY 3: RIO DULCE-LIVINGSTON-FLORES
Breakfast. Transfer to Rio Dulce. Departure by boat to visit the Garifuna village of Livingstone with its reggae and punta music, coconut bread, etc. Continuation by boat upriver, from where we will observe the lush vegetation and a natural canyon. And with the boat will be introduced into the channels, continuation to Rio Dulce, panoramic TOUR of the Castle of San Felipe de Lara, a fortress built in the seventeenth century by the Spanish to prevent looting of the warehouses that had on the shores of the Lake. Later we will continue to the city of Flores. Lodging.
DAY 4: FLORES-TIKAL-FLORES-GUATEMALA
Breakfast. Transfer to the most important archaeological site of the Mayan world, Tikal, its name means "Place of Voices", built during the classic period of the Mayas. Upon arrival at the Tikal Archaeological Site, our guide will show you the model of the complex of Temples and Acropolis. Visit of Complex Q and R, continuation to the Central Acropolis, Temples I "The Great Jaguar" and Temple II "of the Masks", considered the first one as one of the most important within the complex, visit of the Lost World (if time permits), and in the afternoon return to the Visitor's Center for lunch. At a convenient time transfer to the Mundo Maya Airport to take your flight back to Guatemala. Reception and transfer to your hotel in Guatemala City for accommodation.
DAY 5: GUATEMALA-CHICHICASATENANGO-LAGO ATITLÁN
Breakfast. Early departure to the market of Chichicastenango, located in the central highlands of Guatemala, important for its multicolored market, visit the Church of Santo Tomas, at the convenient time departure to Lake Atitlan, surrounded by three volcanoes Atitlan, Toliman and San Pedro, its crystal clear waters reflect the natural beauty of the lake. Panoramic visit of Panajachel. At a convenient time transfer to your hotel for lodging.
DAY 6: SAN JUAN LA LAGUNA BOAT-ANTIGUA GUATEMALA
Breakfast. At 0900 in the morning, we will board the boat that will take us to the town of San Juan La Laguna, upon arrival walk and visit the Catholic Church. Then we will go to the chocolate factory to see the elaboration of this, following to the Textile Factory where we will be shown the elaboration of the dyes for these beautiful canvases, we will also visit the artisans of medicinal plants. At a convenient time return to Panajachel, in the afternoon transfer to Antigua Guatemala City for lodging.
DAY 7: ANTIGUA - CITY TOUR
Breakfast. Departure to visit one of the most important cities during the colonial period in America, upon arrival visit the monastery of La Merced, visit the Plaza de Armas and Cathedral, free time for shopping and at the indicated time return to your hotel for accommodation. Free afternoon.
DAY 8: ANTIGUA - GUATEMALA
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
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