Antigua Leather Town Tour: An Insider's Peek into Exotic Skin and Leather Crafts from Puerto Quetzal
Puerto Quetzal
Embark on an insider's tour of Antigua Leather Town and discover the fascinating world of exotic skin and leather crafts. Get up close with Anacondas, Cobras, and more, and indulge in delicious traditional dishes.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Puerto Quetzal - We will start this tour from the cruise ports in Puerto Quetzal or at Marina Pez Vela, where your cruise ship docks. There, we will pick up all our passengers and begin our journey to the Town of Pastores, less than 5 minutes from Antigua Guatemala. Getting to Pastores will take us about an hour and a half, so just sit back, relax and enjoy the trip and the changing views where you will see many crops of different types such as sugar cane, corn, vegetables, and more.
- pastores, guatemala - Pastores is a small town close to Antigua Guatemala. People from this town are dedicated to the elaboration of high-end handicrafts but especially artisanal boots. On this tour, we´ll visit the giant boot monument at the entrance of the town and the best boots stores. Have the chance to learn about the long process it takes to create the cowboy boots, the exotic materials used and the different final products they create as belts, wallets, purses but specially BOOTS.
- Antigua - After our visit to the leather boots town, we will go to Antigua Guatemala to have a delicious lunch. Enjoy your free time at the restaurant, and then we will start our way back to your cruise ship.
- Puerto Quetzal - After lunch, we will start our trip back to the cruise port where your ship is located. You will arrive safely and on time back to your cruise.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Certified Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Guests have the opportunity to observe the creation of high-quality boots, wallets, belts, and other accessory items from a variety of unique skins and leathers. The tour includes a view of Anaconda skins ranging from 20 to 24 feet, Stingray Wallets, and belts made from Cayman and Crocodile hides. It provides a rare opportunity to physically touch real Cobra skins and diamondback rattlesnakes.
The journey through the intriguing valley culminates with a delightful lunch at a charming eatery offering numerous options including the chance to sample traditional Guatemalan cuisine.
Location
Puerto Quetzal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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