Private tour in Guatemala City Laura V
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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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Did you know that Guatemala City is the largest and most populated city in Central America? It's a beautiful and interesting place but yet unexplored. How come not visiting the capital of the country! It was founded in 1776, being the Metropolitan Cathedral one of the first constructed buildings. This city witnessed independence from Spain and how "liberalism" shaped its urban layout, the Relief Map and National Palace are examples of it. The 6th Avenue depicts different architectural styles (Neoclassic, Art Nouveau, Art Deco). In the Central Market urbanity merges with traditional culture. Modernity speaks through art and buildings along a 7 km corridor from the Civic Centre to La Reforma and Las Américas Avenues. Gastronomic offer comprises a wide variety of tastes from traditional and international food to gourmet experiences. Guatemala City's worth it!
09:00 Pick up at hotel in Guatemala City (or La Aurora International Airport) 09:15 Transfer and visit to Historical Centre zone 1 (sightseeing of La Reforma Avenue and Civic Centre from the vehicle): - Relief Map - Main Square or Plaza of the Constitution - National Palace of Culture - Metropolitan Cathedral - Central Market (handcrafts and traditional snacks) - Walking on 6th Avenue (sightseeing of historical buildings) - Sightseeing from vehicle of avenues in the modern area of the city 13:00 Transfer to hotel in Guatemala City (or La Aurora International Airport) 13:30 End of service NOTES: - I might reorganize the itinerary according to day of the week as opening times change or due to client needs. - Relief map is closed on Mondays, so I change it for another site. - I can adjust times to shorten up the itinerary if needed.
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Transportation will vary on quantity of passengers: - SUV for 2 to 3 persons. - Minivan for up to 7 persons. - Minibus for up to 10 persons. Any option includes private driver.
Guatemala City, Guatemala Department, Guatemala
I'll meet you at your hotel (please provide me with exact name and address) or I can pick you up at La Aurora International Airport (I need flight number and arriving time).
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