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War, Corruption and Gastronomy, free tour through the History of Guatemala

Duration: 2h
Languages: English
Registered on April 01, 2023

Hi, I'm Juan Pablo, your Guru from Guatemala. I love history and being able to share my culture. I am a history teacher and have traveled to different parts of America and Europe. On these trips I have been able to compare and contrast the processes and the essence that unites us as humanity.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Do you want to better understand what Guatemala is, the war, the corruption cases, the local gastronomy, its history and architecture? This is the tour for you! Through knowing the Central Plaza, the Central Market, Sixth Avenue and the surroundings you will be able to understand how to live as a common Guatemalan. I will tell you about the history, but also about the current situation, about our food and our beliefs.
Itinerary:
1. We will tour the Central Park.
2. We will observe the National Palace.
3. We will visit the Central Market.
4. We will visit the Aycinena Passage and discover El Portalito.
5. We will walk along Sixth Avenue until we reach the Police Palace.

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  • Meeting point:
    JFRP+PJF Guatemala City, Guatemala
    JFRP+PJF Guatemala City, Guatemala
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    I will be in front of the National Palace, next to the flag in a white shirt.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

33 ratings
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4.47
Fun
4.53
Expression
4.5
Quality
4.41
Route
4.52
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Marek 18 Apr 2024
Warsaw

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Guru spoke poor English. Information were chaotic and he didint really explain the history of city or county. Spoke random facts usually connected with architecture
Claudia 29 Feb 2024
Barcelona

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Travelled in couple - Feb 2024
El guía que reservamos no se presentó y le sustituyó un hombre, que aunque tenía buena intención, no se le veía profesional ni que se hubiera preparado el tour. Además nadie nos avisó de esta sustitución, si lo hubiesemos sabido, probablemente lo hubiesemos cancelado
Paul 29 Feb 2024
Las Vegas

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Travelled alone - Feb 2024
Fun tour with lots of fun facts and interesting sights. Luis Fernando is quite a character and seems to know everyone in the area. Highly recommend.
Leigh 13 Feb 2024
Heysham

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Travelled alone - Feb 2024
The tour with Juan Pablo was actually taken by Luis, a 62 year old Guatemalan. It was amazing. Although scheduled to last for 2 hours it went on for 3 1/2. We saw so many places which included the cathedral, market and postal museum to name a few. The history we got was amazing and Luis was so engaging. I thoroughly recommend this tour. Perhaps for me one of the high points was getting to visit Restaurant El Portal, a hang out of Che Guevara during his time in Guatemala City.
Anna 08 Feb 2024
Antigua Guatemala

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Travelled in couple - Feb 2024
This man was so good and a lot of stories about the city thanks
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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