Private tour in Antigua Laura V
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Hi! Let's experience Guatemala in an out-of-tourists-scope way. I love the countryside, its lifestyle and outdoors activities but I'm devoted to living culture. Therefore I decided to study something different than the conventional careers and that was it! I'm a licensed Tour Guide since 2004, a graduated Archaeologist since 2011 and since 2010 I've been able to combine these two areas when started teaching the courses of History, Archaeology, Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Tourism in several rural communities, universities and educative establishments around Guatemala. All of these experiences together allowed me to know off-the-beaten-path destinations and making friends! But the most important thing has been expanding my vision of how cultural and natural richness is being managed but specially about Guatemala's social reality. And as I myself am a traveler, I totally understand time can be just not enough when visiting beautiful places as those in my country! So, when travelling with me, you'll get: - Knowledgeable guide and fluently in English/Spanish. - Patience and flexibility to experience Guatemala (history, traditional values, sharing with local people, nature landscapes, etc. ). - Amazing off-the-beaten-path destinations. - Comfortable vehicle and enough space for luggage. - Convenient and safe places for intermediate stops during the transferring. - Access to ongoing archaeological investigations, restricted museum collections and restricted areas in wildlife conservation centers. - Someone willing and ready to assist you and show you Guatemala. - Tour guide license - Archaeologist - Cultural Property Manager - Driver license Type C - Don't go hiking to the crater of Pacaya / Fuego Volcanoes, it's prohibited, but only permitted areas. - Don't support any offensive behaviour or discrimination against indigenous people. - Don't stop at places excluded of the tour schedule if unsafe.
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Want to hit the road in Antigua? Then this full walking tour is for you! I'll show you the highlights in the heart of the city framed by the Agua Volcano, and take you to some out-of-the-scope sites preserving it's beauty and lots of history in their walls that will take you back to the 1600's and 1700's when Spaniards still ruled the country and the baroque style dominated religious, comercial, and residential buildings. Did you know this type of architecture made Antigua become a UNESCO World Heritage in 1979? Besides, we'll visit a museum that exhibits artwork from the pre-Columbian Epoch (Maya and other cultures) to Contemporary Epoch (only Guatemalan artists). Another surprise for daring explorers like you will be the market and the bus station where noise and people, but also colorful vegetables, fruits and buses get along everyday! If you're that adventurous we'll have some Guatemalan traditional sweets or snacks there. You can't miss local culture!
The normal schedule of the tour will be: 09:00 Meeting at your hotel in Antigua 09:10 Walking tour (part 1 - sightseeing): Main Square and surrounding buildings (Fountain of the Mermaids, Saint Joseph's church, Municipal Palace and Royal Palace of the General Captains). 10:00 Visit to the National Museum of Guatemalan Art and from the second floor you'll have an amazing view of the Main Square north and Agua Volcano south for perfect pictures. 11:00 Walking tour (part 2 - sightseeing): Santa Catalina's Arch (group photo), La Merced Church and Compañía de Jesús. 11:30 Municipal market and bus station 12:30 Back to hotel End of service *The Museum is closed on Mondays so I'll change it for another site. ** If you have a specific site in mind don't hesitate to reach out to include it. ***Tour start time can change, it can be an AM tour or a PM tour.
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The tour is fully on foot, only walking, there's no need of vehicle.
Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez Department, Guatemala
I'll meet you at the hotel for safety and comfortability.
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