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Puerto Quetzal to La Antigua: Jade Factory & City Tour
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Antigua
You will set off from Puerto Quetzal to La Antigua Guatemala. Upon arrival, you’ll explore the Jade Factory and Museum and view the principal attractions of the city aboard a bus.
You will set off from Puerto Quetzal to La Antigua Guatemala. Upon arrival, you’ll explore the Jade Factory and Museum and view the principal attractions of the city aboard a bus.
Duration:
1 day
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Royal Palace - Among the most significant landmarks is the Cathedral, constructed in 1669 and completed in 1680. Majestic and elegant, this cathedral retains the exquisite colonial details of its Spanish heritage. The Palace of the Captains, featuring a series of 27 arches on each floor, the Noble City Hall Palace which houses the city’s municipal…
- Royal Palace - Among the most significant landmarks is the Cathedral, constructed in 1669 and completed in 1680. Majestic and elegant, this cathedral retains the exquisite colonial details of its Spanish heritage. The Palace of the Captains, featuring a series of 27 arches on each floor, the Noble City Hall Palace which houses the city’s municipal offices, and the Antique Book Museum are also located in the area.
At the very center of the square stands the impressive Fountain of the Sirens, designed in 1739 by the city’s chief architect, Joseph de Porres, a renowned colonial architect.
At the end, board your bus once again to return to Puerto Quetzal.
- Jade Maya - The Original Jade Factory, Museum & Showroom - The first stop of your tour is the popular Jade Museum and Factory. During this visit, you will see displays of the finest sculptures made from jade. Discover the intricate relationship between the Mayans and this precious stone. Step into the factory to observe how this stone is cut and polished by Guatemalan artisans who follow the carving traditions of their ancestors. At the end, you can explore the shop for exquisite jade pieces available for purchase.
Continue from your comfortable vehicle on this leisurely, easy tour that involves minimal walking in this city founded in 1543 by Spanish conquistadors, which served as the capital and seat of the Spanish colonial government of Central America for over two centuries. In 1773, an earthquake devastated most of the city, leading to its destruction and abandonment. Ride along cobblestone streets, past vibrant colonial architecture restored to host a charming city today full of churches, convents, and mansions - a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned
- All fees and/or taxes
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned
- All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A minimum of 4 participants per booking is required
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A minimum of 4 participants per booking is required
Location
Real Palacio
Calle Poniente 5A, Between 4ta and 5ta avenida parque central
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(6 Ratings)
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Map12
Dec 7, 2019
Well worth it!! - We got off to a little rocky start - because a fellow guide had car trouble, so we added his clients to our travel into the city. Luckily we had a big enough van to transport all of us without too much crowding. Once we got to the city the other people went on their way and Erwin gave us a most excellent tour of this beautiful city. His pace was great - walking and talking and stopping every block or two to tell us some of the history. He listened to our interests and took us to places he thought would be of interest to us. He picked a lunch stop that would allow us to have a "typical" Guatamalan meal at a good restaurant. He was courteous all the time and answered every question we had. When it came time to leave the city it turned out that the other couple's car was still not working, so they joined us for the ride back to the ship. All in all a really good day!
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Shadowcruisers
Nov 16, 2019
Erwin Rivas MB Guatemala - Erwin and his driver, Daniel, were wonderful!! Erwin told us all about the history and culture of Guatemala on our way to Antigua, pointing out sights along the way. He is very knowledgeable and loves to talk about his country! He gave us an excellent walking tour of Antigua, and we also enjoyed the stop at the macadamia nut farm. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes for the cobblestone streets. And allow plenty of time to get back to the ship. There was an accident on the hwy and we had to detour, which slowed us down, but Erwin got us back with time to spare! We really enjoyed our time with Erwin! We highly recommend him and MB Guatemala!
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Sunshine775167
Dec 1, 2018
Erwin Rivas MB Guatemala - Erwin was very kind & courteous & knowledgable. He pointed out the history & culture while we drove to Antigua. He led us throught the downtown with to take photos. He was the best guide in all the tours. We recommend him highly.
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Sharonc52970ks
Jul 11, 2018
Erwin Rivas Made Our Day! - We signed up for a van transit from the port to Antigua and ended up adding a walking tour of Antigua. Erwin was very knowledgeable and provided a wonderful transportation and walking tour. He guided us to a very good local restaurant and provided us with a comfortable and safe trip to an unknown destination.
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Kflora
Apr 2, 2018
A very interesting tour. Beautiful... - <p>A very interesting tour. Beautiful country side. Our guide, Galileo was great!,</p>
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Ricnmad
Dec 15, 2017
Erwin was a great guide and driver... - <p>Erwin was a great guide and driver. There were four of us tourists and his van was more than comfortable for that size group, with lots of space left over. His English is excellent. He told us a lot about the history of Guatemala, its geology, and current state. We were on our own timeline. His only imperative was to get us back to the ship on time - which he did! A couple places we stayed well past the allotted time. He just shuffled things around to make it all work. We missed lunch our own fault, so Erwin bought a monster loaf of delicious banana bread to tide us over til we got back on board. Would definitely recommend him as a guide and driver.</p>
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