Ancient Guatemala Full Day: Colonial Charm

08:00 a.m. Departure from Guatemala City

Antigua Guatemala is a colonial jewel declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, famous for its baroque architecture, cobblestone streets and natural surroundings surrounded by volcanoes. It is one of the most visited destinations in Guatemala and an international tourist reference.

Surrounded by colonial buildings, it is the meeting point where history, culture and daily life intertwine.

San José Parish, also known as the Cathedral of Antigua Guatemala, is one of the most emblematic monuments of the city, famous for its imposing Baroque facade and history dating back to the 17th century.

The Church of La Merced is one of the most representative temples of Antigua Guatemala and an icon of colonial baroque in America. Its yellow and white facade, richly decorated with reliefs and ornamental details, makes it one of the most famous postcards in the city.

Its protagonist is the Arch of Saint Catherine, built in the 17th century to connect the nuns' convent with an adjoining building, allowing them to cross without being seen. Today, this arch is the most recognized symbol of the city and an icon of Guatemalan colonial heritage.

paces, dedicated to the history, art and tradition of jade, a sacred stone for Mesoamerican cultures. It is a place where visitors can discover the spiritual and artistic value that this gem has had from pre-Columbian times to the present.

ry and tradition of cocoa in Guatemala, considered by ancient Mayan civilizations as “the food of the gods”. It is a place where visitors can discover the origin of chocolate, its importance in the Mayan worldview

La Unión Tank is one of Antigua Guatemala’s most picturesque and representative monuments. Built in the 19th century, this space served as a public place where women in the city came to wash clothes, becoming a community meeting point.