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Arrival at La Aurora Guatemala International Airport, where you will be greet and transferred to Biltmore Express Hotel for accommodation (04****). |
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Early transfer, from Guatemala City to cross Honduras’ border. Visit Copan Archaeological Park, which has been referred to as the most artistically advanced and elaborate of all the Maya cities. Copan was declared heritage site to humanity in 1980 by UNESCO. The legacy of the Maya can be found throughout the valley. The principal attractions are the main park, "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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Transfer from Copán to visit Quirigua 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 River. This river 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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Transfer from the hotel to enjoy a boat trip across Río Dulce, visit San Felipe Castle, a historical monument that was build during the XVI century to prevent the attack from pirates. Continue to Livingston, visit Chocon Machacas wildlife reserve. In the afternoon transfer to Guatemala City. Overnight at Biltmore Express Hotel ( 04 **** ). |
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Transfer from hotel to airport for your departure flight. |
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