Guatemala Native Markets
Visiting the native markets in the highlands of Guatemala as well as Antigua, Atitlan, Quetzaltenango, Huehuetenango and Chichicastenango
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Hotel accommodations for 7 nights with room taxes and services charges . Motor coach tours with English speaking tour guides as per itinerary with entrance fees when necessary. . Ground transportation from Guatemala-Antigua-Atitlan-Quetzaltenango-Huehuetenango & Chichicastenango
NOT INCLUDED:International airfare. Insurance, meals, tip to hotel porters, tour guides or bus drivers, passports, entry forms or visas, and services not mentioned in itinerary. USA-Guatemala airport departure taxes (usually included in your international air ticket)
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- Tour Operator
- Tara Tours
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - No
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA | MON USA-GUATEMALA : Depart USA for Guatemala (see add-ons from more than 100 USA cities). Arrive and overnight at hotel Barcelo Guatemala City (5 stars) |
| Day 2 | Antigua | TUE. GUATEMALA-ANTIGUA : 09:00 a.m., you will be picked up at your Hotel for transfer to Antigua Guatemala, the most important and enchanting city of colonial Guatemala. Founded by the Spaniards in 1543, nowadays Antigua is a beautiful blend of ruins, restored colonial buildings, and new buildings in colonial style. It was declared "Monument of America" in 1965. Visit the Central Plaza that is surrounded by the antique Cathedral, the Municipal Government Building, and the Palace of the Captains General; colonial churches and monasteries, primitive foot-looms where colorful textiles are woven, and a jade factory where this stone is worked into beautiful jewelry. Overnight accommodations at Hotel Casa Santo Domingo. (B) |
| Day 3 | Atitlan | WED. ANTIGUA-ATITLAN : In the morning you will be transferred to Lake Atitlan, via Iximche, which dates from the 15th Century and it was the capital of the Cackchiqueles. There was established the first Spanish capital. Lake Atitlan, one of the most beautiful in the world, with its crystalline-azure waters in the crater bowl below. Atitlan is the ideal place to come in contact with Guatemalan folklore. Twelve Indian villages surround the Lake, and their inhabitants are descendants from the great Quiche, Cackchiquel, and Tzutuhil nations. Overnight accommodations at Porta Hotel del Lago. (B) |
| Day 4 | Quetzaltenango | THU. ATITLAN-QUETZALTENANGO : At 09:00 a.m., you will board the motor launch to cross Lake Atitlan to the picturesque Indian village of Santiago Atitlan, one of the twelve lake-shore villages surrounding the Lake. Enjoy this bustling Indian community, where weavers work the colorful textiles. In the afternoon, transfer to Quetzaltenango. Overnight accommodations at Pension Bonifaz Hotel. (B) |
| Day 5 | Huehuetenango | FRI. QUETZALTENANGO-HUEHUETENANGO : This morning you will visit Almolonga market known for its vegetables and fruits cultivated on small parcels and from which products are exported to Central America and Mexico. Continue your visit to San Andres Xecul which has an important XVI century temple, with a fabulous bright-yellow facade, the color which is representative of the local huipil (or indigenous blouse). There are saints and angels sitting next to corncobs and quetzal birds on the facade. Then you will visit San Francisco El Alto, with its typical market where people gather in front of City Hall to sell their products and handicrafts. In the afternoon, transfer to Huehuetenango. Overnight accommodations at Hotel Premiere. (B) |
| Day 6 | Chichicastenango | SAT. HUEHUETENANGO-CHICHICASTENANGO : During the morning visit Todos Santos Cuchumatanes, one of Guatemala's best-loved tourist destinations, set in a spectacular valley of the Cuchumatanes Mountains. Both the men and women of Todos Santos wear distinctive, handwoven clothing. The men's clothing includes red and white striped trousers, a colorful shirt, straw hat, and a black capixay, or woolen cape to guard against the chilly mountain climate. After your visit transfer to Chichicastenango. Overnight accommodations at Mayn Inn hotel. (B) |
| Day 7 | Guatemala City | SUN. CHICHICASTENANGO-GUATEMALA CITY : Today is market day in Chichicastenango! Visit the most colorful and picturesque Indian open-air market in the country. Hundreds of Indians from the surrounding countryside gather to barter their goods and products. Also, witness the captivating religious ceremonies held on the steps and inside the 400-year old Church of Santo Tomas -No shorts or bathing suits are allowed inside the Church, (PLEASE NO PHOTOGRAPHS INSIDE THE CHURCH). In the afternoon, transfer to Guatemala City and to your hotel Barcelo. (B) |
| Day 8 | Return USA | MON GUATEMALA-USA : Transfer to the airport for flight back to USA |
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SEASONS:
Rates valid all year except Holy Week (March 28th thru April 05th 2015) and New Year's (December 25th thru January 2) seasons-please add 20% to above rates during those dates.SAMPLE AIRFARE VIA AMERICAN OR AVIANCA AIRLINES: From Miami US$350-500
Add-ons: $250 from: ATL, BOS, DFW, EWR, HOU, LAX, NYC, WAS + Zone 1 (Florida) Zone 2 & Zone 3 ; Add $300 from SFO & Zone 5; Add $290 from CHI, SJU & Zone 4; Add $350 from Zone 6. ALL RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.SAMPLE ZONE CHART:
Zone 1: FL; Zone 2: AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TX; Zone 3: CT, GA, MA, MD, NC, NH, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT; Zone 4: AL, AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, SD, TN, WI; Zone 5: CA, ID, NV, UT; Zone 6: OR, WADEPOSIT: US$250 per person
FINAL PAYMENT: 60 days before departure.
ALL AIRFARES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.
