Guatemala, Antigua, Pacaya Volcano, chichicastenango, Lake Atitlan
Itinerary
Day 1
Guatemala City
On arrival at Guatemala's La Aurora Airport, our
representative will transfer you to Barcelo Guatemala City Hotel for overnight accommodations.
Day 2
Guatemala City - Antigua
At 09:00 a.m., you will be picked up at your Hotel for transfer to Antigua Guatemala, the most important and
enchanting city of colonial Guatemala. Founded by the Spaniards in 1543, nowadays Antigua is a beautiful blend
of ruins, restored colonial buildings, and new buildings in colonial style. It was declared “Monument of America”
in 1965. Visit the Central Plaza, that is surrounded by the antique Cathedral, the Municipal Government Building,
and the Palace of the Captains General; colonial churches and monasteries, primitive foot-looms where colorful
textiles are woven, and a jade factory where this stone is worked into beautiful jewelry. In the afternoon, transfer
to Chichicastenango. Overnight accommodations at Mayan Inn.
Day 3
Chichicastenango - Guatemala City
Today is market day in Chichicastenango! Visit the most colorful and picturesque Indian open-air market in
the country. Hundreds of Indians from the surrounding countryside gather to barter their goods and products.
Also, witness the captivating religious ceremonies held on the steps and inside the 400-year old Church of
Santo Tomás (No shorts or bathing suits are allowed inside the Church, PLEASE NO PHOTOGRAPHS INSIDE
THE CHURCH). Then, transfer to Lake Atitlán, one of the most beautiful in the world, with its crystalline-azure
waters in the crater bowl below. Atitlán is the ideal place to come in contact with Guatemalan folklore. Twelve
Indian villages surround the Lake, and their inhabitants are descendants from the great Quiché, Cackchiquel,
and Tzutuhil nations. In the afternoon, transfer to Guatemala City. Overnight accommodations at Barceló
Guatemala City Hotel.
Day 4
Guatemala City
Day at leisure. (For optional tours).
Overnight accommodations at Barceló Guatemala City Hotel.
Day 5
Guatemala City
You will be transferred to the airport three hours prior your flight’s departure time. You will be charged a US$3.00
airport security tax upon check-in at the airline counter.
Included:
- Transfers airport/hotel/airport
- Daily sightseeing tours
- Overnight accommodations at Barceló Guatemala City Hotel with daily american breakfast
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