Day Trips in Guatemala:

From Puerto Quetzal to La Antigua Guatemala

Visit La Antigua Guatemala, the former capital of Central America that has been magnificently preserved and is now a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage and Monument of the Americas.

La Antigua Guatemala was largely but not completely abandoned after a disastrous earthquake in 1773. Beginning in the early 20th century, Antigua was restored in the original colonial building style and has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Guatemala.

Tour #1

  • Shuttle from Puerto Quetzal to La Azotea Cultural Center and Coffee Museum, located 5 minutes from Antigua (entrance fee not included)
  • Visit the center of Antigua, where the Main Square, the Cathedral, a Typica market and many other places of interest are located (lunch not included in the tour price)
  • Shuttle back to Puerto Quetzal
  • Price does not include Entrance Fee, meals and Exit   fee at the Port which is $5 per person.

Price for 1-10 people:  US$230.00 (driver speaks English)
Price for 11-14 people: US$350.00
Price for 15-20 people: US$500.00
Price for 20-40 people: US$975.00
Price for 41-52 people: US$975.00

Price includes round trip shuttle bus and use of the shuttle bus all day. For a professional tour guide to accompany your group, add US$150.00.

Tour #2

  • Shuttle from Puerto Quetzal to a Macadamia Farm (located 10 minutes from Antigua) for a tour (entrance fee not included)
  • Visit the center of Antigua, where the Main Square, the Cathedral, a Typica market and many other places of interest are located (lunch not included in the tour price)
  • Shuttle back to Puerto Quetzal
  • Price does not include Entrance Fee, meals and Exit fee at the Port which is $5 per person.

Price for 1-10 people:  US$230.00 (driver speaks English)
Price for 11-14 people: US$350.00
Price for 15-20 people: US$500.00
Price for 20-40 people: US$975.00
Price for 41-52 people: US$975.00

Price includes round trip shuttle bus and use of the shuttle bus all day. For a professional tour guide to accompany your group, add US$150.00.

 

Tour #3

  • Shuttle from Puerto Quetzal to Iximche (located 2 1/2 hours from the port, entrance fee not included)
  • Lunch in a beautiful log lodge high in the mountains (not included in price)
  • Visit the center of Antigua, where the Main Square, the Cathedral, a Typica market and many other places of interest are located; or visit the La Azotea Cultural Center and Coffee Museum (entrance fee not included)
  • Shuttle back to Puerto Quetzal
  • Price does not include Entrance Fee, meals and Exit fee at the Port which is $5 per person.


Price for 1-10 people:  US$330.00 (driver speaks English)
Price for 11-14 people: US$450.00
Price for 15-20 people: US$600.00
Price for 20-40 people: US$1075.00
Price for 41-52 people: US$1075.00

Price includes round trip shuttle bus and use of the shuttle bus all day. For a professional tour guide to accompany your group, add US$150.00.

Iximche's core is bounded on three sides by ravine walls and separated from the main residential area by an artificial creek. The center consists of four large and two small plazas surrounded by temples, palaces and ceremonial platforms. The Maya still practice the ancient ways of worship which you may get to witness during your visit.