• Iximché - Discover Iximché, a significant archaeological site in the Guatemalan Highlands, once the capital of the Kaqchikel Maya during the Late Postclassic era. This site, a former influential political and ceremonial hub from the 12th to 15th centuries, played a pivotal role during the Spanish Conquest and is recognized as Guatemala’s first capital.

Upon arrival, visitors will be greeted by a local bilingual guide at the site’s entrance, where the guided tour commences. The tour includes a walk through the site’s four ceremonial plazas, surrounded by temples, structures up to 10 meters tall, and two Maya ball courts. Through engaging explanations and storytelling, the guide will illuminate the social organization, rituals, and defensive strategies of the Kaqchikel people.

The tour also features a visit to the on-site museum (closed on Mondays), where sculptures and ceramics unearthed during excavations offer further insights into daily life and ceremonial practices.

• Local guide
• Pickup from centrally located hotels in Antigua
• Round-trip shared transfer
• Professional driver

• Snacks
• Gratuities (Optional)
• Entrance fees

For those traveling alone, please reach out to us before making a reservation. We are delighted to pair solo travelers with existing bookings to ensure the tour proceeds.

Discover Iximché, a significant archaeological site in the Guatemalan Highlands and the former capital of the Kaqchikel Maya during the Late Postclassic era. Iximché was a prominent political and ceremonial hub from the 12th to the 15th centuries and played a pivotal role during the Spanish Conquest, being recognized as the first capital of Guatemala.

Upon arrival, guests will be greeted by a local bilingual guide at the site’s entrance, where the guided tour will commence. Visitors will explore the site’s four ceremonial plazas, surrounded by temples, structures up to 10 meters tall, and two Maya ball courts. Through engaging explanations and storytelling, the guide will illuminate the social organization, rituals, and defensive strategies of the Kaqchikel people.

The tour also includes a visit to the on-site museum (closed on Mondays).

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• Entrance fee - The site entrance fee is not included and must be paid on-site: Q50.00 per person, payable in cash (local currency).
• Language - The tour is conducted in English and Spanish.
• Food & drinks - Snacks and water are not included. You are welcome to bring your own.
• Pickup window & timing - Pickup takes place between 7:20-7:45am., depending on traffic and the final route. Please note that times may vary due to local traffic conditions.
• If you are traveling solo, we kindly encourage you to contact us before booking. This experience operates with a minimum of two participants; however, in some cases we may already have other travelers booked or interested on the same date. When possible, we are happy to match solo travelers with existing reservations so the tour can be confirmed. Availability for this option depends on existing bookings and can only be verified by contacting us directly.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.