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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Guatemala's culture has its roots in societies that lived around 3000 years ago, being the Maya the most important of them. Iximche is one of the best examples of the last stage of their history as a Posclassic city founded in the 1470's. It's also the place where the Spanish established their first settlement in what would become the Captaincy General of Guatemala in 1524. After few years, Iximche was abandoned. Iximche isn't only about archaeology but also the present as this site in ruins is considered as a sacred place where Mayan descendants can connect to their ancestors so they make ceremonies almost everyday. Only 5 km away, in the village of Tecpan Guatemala, you'll get to see the dynamics of the present Maya-Kaqchikel people, the traditional market in the streets and remains of the colonial church. To complete this trip you'll be tasting the traditional flavors of Guatemala, as this is a gastronomical route, either it is a churrasco or some tortillas with avocado (guacamol in spanish) and corn atol.
The normal itinerary for this tour is: 06:30 Meet at your hotel 06:45 Transfer to a traditional food reataurant on the route to Tecpan Guatemala's village 07:45 Breakfast time (not included) 09:00 Transfer to Iximche archaeological site 09:30 Visit to Iximche (ruins and museum) 11:30 Transfer to Tecpan Guatemala's urban center 11:45 Arrival to village and walking tour: main Square and chuch (may traditional market is only seen on weekend) 12:30 Transfer to a traditional food restaurant in Tecpan Guatemala's village 13:00 Lunch time (not included) 14:30 Transfer to Antigua 16:00 Arrival to your hotel End of service *It's not recommended to start this tour after 8am because of traffic issues or crowded restaurants especially on weekends.
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Depending on quantity of passengers and vehicle availability it could be: - SUV: Toyota Yaris Cross, 2025, capacity for 2 to 3 passengers. - Van: Hyundai H1, 2018, capacity for 7 passengers. - Microbus: Foton 2020, capacity for 10 passengers. Or similar vehicles.
Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez Department, Guatemala
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