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Arrival at La Aurora Guatemala International Airport, where you will be greet and transferred to Antigua Guatemala; a colonial city full of architecture and history. A city that in 1979 was recognized a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The beautiful Agua, Fuego and Acatenango volcanoes are silent guardians of Antigua’s streets and buildings, which are full of history and legends. Overnight at Posada Hermano Pedro (03***). |
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Breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to visit the most important areas in Antigua, the tour includes visits to the Great Plaza, Cathedral, San Francisco Church, La Merced Church, La Azotea Cultural Center, Coffee Plantations and Jade Factory. In the afternoon, transfer to visit Iximché, it is a Cackchiquel archaeological site; it was the setting of many important historical events. Many ancient architectural structures can be appreciated. In the afternoon, transfer to Panajachel. Overnight at Dos Mundos Hotel ( 03 *** ). |
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Transfer from hotel to Chichicastenango, visit the most colourful indigenous open-air market of the country, visit one of the largest and varied markets in the country; also be witness of religious rituals at Santo Tomas Church, which has a splendid colonial architecture, built in 1540. In the afternoon, transfer to Panajachel, one of the villages located on shores of Lake Atitlán, considered as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Here you will have an incredible view to three volcanoes: Tolimán, San Pedro and Atitlán. Overnight at Dos Mundos (03 ***). |
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Transfer from the hotel to enjoy a boat trip across the beautiful Lake Atitlán, visit Santiago, where you will learn about the culture of the local people, famous for its women weavers and their typical clothes. In the afternoon, transfer to Huehuetenango. This city is the land of landscapes and beautiful mountains (The Cuchumatanes), it was settled centuries ago by several indigenous groups. Overnight at Cuchumatanes Hotel (04****). |
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Breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to visit Zaculeu; used to be the capital city of the Mam Kingdom. This archaeological site is formed by a series of plazas, stepped pyramids, temples and ballgame courts. In the afternoon, transfer to Quetzaltenango; the country’s second most important city. Quetzaltenango is full of history, located in Guatemala’s high plateau in a big valley surrounded by volcanoes and high peaks. Overnight at Bonifaz Hotel (04****). |
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Breakfast. Transfer from Quetzaltenango to the South Coast. Visit La Democracia Archaeological Site, where you will find a complete collection of gigantic stone heads, as remains of the Olmec culture. During the afternoon, transfer to Guatemala City. Overnight at Biltmore Express Hotel (04****). |
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Breakfast. Transfer from Guatemala City to cross Honduras’ border. Visit Copan Archaeological Park, it has always been known as the most artistically advanced and elaborate of all the Maya cities. Copan was declared heritage site of humanity in 1980 by UNESCO. The legacy of the Maya can be found throughout the valley. The principal attractions in the main park are "Las Sepulturas", "Los Sapos" , the stelae surrounding the valley and the two museums. The Museum of Archaeology is located in the town and the Museum of Maya Sculpture is located within the Visitors Center area of the Park. Overnight at Posada Real Copán (04****). |
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Breakfast. In the afternoon, back to Guatemalan territory. Visit Quiriguá Archaeological Site, founded during the Late Pre-Classic period, it contains the largest stelae ever discovered in the Mayan world. It is one of the smallest Mayan cities, but yet one of the most notable due to its splendid series of monuments. Nine stelae are arranged around the central plaza, accompanied by altars carved into zoomorphic shapes. The largest one, Stelae E, is eight meters tall. During the afternoon, transfer to Río Dulce, this is the link between the Atlantic ocean and Izabal Lake, it expands around 42 Kilometers and ends on Amatique Bay. Overnight at Catamaran Hotel (03***). |
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Breakfast. Transfer from the hotel to enjoy a boat trip across Rio Dulce River. Visit San Felipe Castle, a historical monument built during XVI century to prevent the attack from pirates. Continue to Livingston, visit Chocon Machacas wildlife reserve. In the afternoon, transfer to Flores, Petén. Petén is the heart of the Mayan World, includes more than 200 archaeological sites and Central America’s largest natural reserve. You will be greet and transferred from the airport to Del Patio Hotel (04****). |
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Breakfast. Early transfer from the hotel to the airport for departing flight to Flores, Petén. Famous Petén is the heart of the Mayan World, includes more than 200 archaeological sites and is also consider Central America’s largest natural reserve. You will be greet and transferred from the airport to Tikal National Park; it has the perfect mix between nature and archaeology. All the trails in the park offer the opportunity to come into close contact with the jungle and wild animals. You will spend the day touring all the important areas such as, Central Plaza, Northern and Central Acropolis, Temples I,II, III, IV, Lost World Complex and Complexes N-Q-R. Lunch at the park. In the afternoon, transfer to airport to board departing flight to Guatemala City. Transfer from airport to Biltmore Express Hotel (04****) |
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Breakfast. Transfer from hotel to airport for departure. |
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