Land, rest from the journey in Antigua and dawn in a new world. Lose yourself in the streets of the city that was the capital of the General Captaincy of Guatemala.
During the following days you can discover the indigenous altiplano: a long mountain range, from the shores of Lake Atitlan to the volcanoes of Quetzaltenango, passing through the markets of Chichicastenango, San Francisco El Alto, Zunil, Almolonga and Totonicapán.
Fly to Tikal, and discover the great Mayan metropoly immersed in the Petén rainforest. If the Indiana Jones-style adventure attracts you, visit the sites of Ceibal and Aguateca; Quiriguá, where the highest stelae are found; Copán in Honduras and masterpieces of pre-Columbian sculpture. And on the way back, take a break on the Caribbean coast in Livingston or in the Bay of Amatique.
We suggest from a week to ten days at least, two weeks being necessary for a deeper discovery. For example: if you have more time: the Pacific coast, Iximché, Nebaj, Cobán, Río Dulce, Yaxhá, extensions to Belize, Mexico, Honduras, …
8 DAYS / 7 nIGHTS
Day 2 – Antigua visit the former capital where time stopped two centuries ago
Day 3 – towards Lake Atitlán across the highlands visiting Iximché, former pre-Columbian capital
Day 4 – villages and landscapes of Lake Atitlán meet Tzutuhil culture in Santiago Atitlan and other lakeside communities
Day 5 – towards Quetzaltenango Surrounded by ten volcanoes and various villages with handicrafts
Day 6 – back to Guatemala City heading back to the capital, visiting markets of the region
Day 7 – Tikal Discover one of the more spectacular and important Maya Cities
Day 8 – depart
12 days / 11 nights
Day 6 – Totonicapán and Quetzaltenango visiting villages famous for their handicrafts
Day 7 – back to Guatemala City return to the capital following the Pacific coastline
Day 8 – flight to Flores. Ceibal, overnight in jungle lodge behind the fragrant green curtain of the jungle lies Ceibal
Day 9 – Aguateca and Flores further into this well preserved and fortified site in the jungle
Day 10 – Tikal and overnight in jungle lodge discover one of the most spectacular and important Maya cities
Day 11 – Tikal: hang around in the ruins at sunrise and hear the jungle waking up Back to Guatemala City or Rio Dulce
Day 12 – depart
16 days
Day 12 – boat on Rio Dulce to Livingston where mangroves and lagoons form a natural habitat for manatees
Day 13 – Livingston inhabited since the 18th century by immigrants from the Caribbean masks and indigenous handicrafts in Chichicastenango.
Day 14 – from Atlantic Coast to Copán, Honduras through banana plantations to Quiriguá with its highest Mayan stelae
Day 15 – Visit of Copán famous for the quality of its sculptures. Back to Guatemala City
Day 16 – depart
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