Starting from: | $55per person |
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Duration: | 4h |
Languages: | English, Spanish |
Starts at: | 2da Calle Poniente 2, Antigua |
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Enjoy a unique perspective of Guatemala´s traditional way of life and culture by visiting several popular and picturesque villages around Antigua on an authentic Mini Chicken Bus version own by Columbus Guatemala Travel. You will get to explore the Mayan culture by visiting the villages plazas and local producers where you can purchase textiles and other Guatemalan crafts as well as enjoy the tasting of local food.
Departure |
Casa Mandarina2da. Calle Poniente Casa #2 , inside office #8. |
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Pueblo 1 |
San Juan de ObispoWe will visit Chocolate Artisanal Workshop where five generations have worked hand-by-hand to make the wonderful chocolate that every single Guatemalan families prefer to drink hot and with a local sweet bread. We will discover the chocolate production process. We will also have a tasting of hot chocolate. Thereafter, we will continue to Museum of Loquat, San Juan del Obispo. It is famous for its production of giant loquats from which they produce fermented drink, jam, etc. The best part is the tasting we will participate in at the end! |
Pueblo 2 |
San Pedro Las HuertasThere is no other village as this one, tiny and named as Las Huertas due to the farming of orchards such as tomatoes, lettuce, beans, corn, etc. We will have time to take pictures of one of the most popular communal laundry area and the baroque Spanish Colonial church. You will get to experience what a pueblo life is like in Guatemala. Thru the main drag of the village you will also have the perfect view of two volcanoes - Fuego and Agua. |
Pueblo 3 |
Ciudad ViejaThe first capital of the Spanish Crown in our territory. We will drive-thru this village and you will get a good panoramic view of the city and the local life. |
Pueblo 4 |
San Miguel DueñasThe town is known for flower and vegetable crops for local consumption and export production. Depending on the seasonality, we will make a stop to meet the farmers and talk about their crops. |
Pueblo 5 |
San Miguel Dueñas - Valhalla Macadamia FarmThis project will be of great interest to you. Valhalla is a family-run farm that is dedicated to supporting and helping local indigenous communities and promoting sustainable agriculture practices. We will showcase why Macadamia tress are good for sustainable development and its nutritional benefits. They also have a restaurant at the farm and they are known for darn good pancakes and fried pickles in macadamia flour. |
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.