Crypts, monuments and streets of Antigua: untold stories.
Tour description
Antigua Guatemala is an architectural, heritage, and historical gem. What better way to discover the priceless treasures of this beautiful city than with a tour led by native Antiguan guides? Our tour is designed to give you a deeper understanding of the city, not just its streets. And the hidden stories the city holds will surprise you! We will be visiting the cathedral crypts as a courtesy.
We'll take you on a guided tour where you'll discover an extraordinary past, including ancient practices in the Catholic Church and Mayan culture, as well as an admirable present in the city's restoration since 1880.
Antigua Guatemala, declared a World Heritage Site, is of unique and extraordinary value, as it is the city of transition between the Hispanic and pre-Hispanic eras, and there is a strong Mayan influence in the city.
Also with a very special cuisine, typical sweets, cocoa, and dishes like pepián, subanik, and Kak ik.
Do you want to learn about the Mayan influence and the blend of European and Mesoamerican architecture?
How did the Catholic religion merge with the Mayan religion to create the new religion and ancestral funerary practices?
How human creativity created a beautiful city in an extraordinary natural setting surrounded by volcanoes, and you'll learn about the geological history of the Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango volcanoes.
You will know:
The crypts of the Cathedral,
The Franciscan Quarter.
Ron Zacapa Centenario (tasting)
We are waiting for you.
90% English
Native Spanish.