Acatenango Volcano Hike
Acatenango Volcano Hike
Trek through open fields, farmland and Pacific cloudforest with spectacular views over the Antigua valley area.
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In the morning, you take a guided tour around Antigua, with the focus on learning about the complex Guatemalan and Mayan textiles and folk art. The tour will lead you to markets, museums and specialised shops so that you can hear about the history and techniques surrounding the textiles and folk art as well as the differences in colour, styles and symbolism from each region of Guatemala.
In the afternoon, your vehicle will meet you to take you out of the city to the surrounding villages of San Antonio Aguas Calientes and Santa Maria, where you will meet local families and weavers to learn about the textiles and traditions of their villages.
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Photos of Antigua Textile Tour
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A Petate mat weaving demonstration, Santiago Zamora
Other experiences in Antigua
These activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences around where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can suggest tours and activities that will introduce you to the local ways of life.
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Acatenango Volcano Hike ![Lake Atitlán, Guatemala]()
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Antigua City Tour ![Santa Catalina Arch in Antigua]()
Antigua City Tour
Antigua City Tour
Stroll through the beautiful cobbled streets of Antigua and visit the city's highlights, including the Church of St. Francis, the Central Plaza, the San José Cathedral and the Church of La Mercedes.
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Antigua Valley Mountain Biking ![El Fuego Volcano, Antigua, Guatemala]()
Antigua Valley Mountain Biking
Antigua Valley Mountain Biking
This is a great way to explore Guatemala and see how the local people live. You visit tranquil villages and churches, coffee plantations and come into contact with the local Mayans.
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Chicken bus, carpentry and local school excursion ![Antigua, Guatemala]()
Chicken bus, carpentry and local school excursion
Chicken bus, carpentry and local school excursion
This morning you will be met at your hotel by a local NGO representative and driven by local 'Chicken' bus to Ciudad Vieja.
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Comalapa Market & Paintings Tour ![Murals, Comalapa Market, Guatemala]()
Comalapa Market & Paintings Tour
Comalapa Market & Paintings Tour
Travel through the stunning scenery of the highlands passing local communities farming their land using traditional methods, for about an hour, before reaching San Juan Comalapa.
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Pacaya Volcano Hike ![Pacaya Volcano, Guatemala]()
Pacaya Volcano Hike
Pacaya Volcano Hike
Hike up the smouldering cone of the active Pacaya volcano to see small eruptions and glowing hot lava flows, all framed by magnificent views of the surrounding landscape and imposing, distant peaks of neighbouring volcanoes.
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Responsible Travel Coffee Tour ![Roasting the coffee]()
Responsible Travel Coffee Tour
Responsible Travel Coffee Tour
Visit coffee farmers in the lush plantations surrounding Antigua and see how the families pick, pulp, ferment and roast the fresh beans to produce some of the finest coffee in Guatemala. Your visit will also help support a local charity working to improve the lives and pay of the farming families.
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Street food tour of Antigua ![Comalapa market, Guatemala]()
Street food tour of Antigua
Street food tour of Antigua
This is the perfect tour for any foodies with a flair for local flavour and an adventurous attitude toward cuisine!
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Experience it for yourself
You can enjoy this activity as part of the suggested tours below, or we can weave it into a trip shaped entirely around you.
