Combo Walking and Market Tour

Combo Walking and Market Tour

This tour will leave you fascinated with Guatemalan culture. We will discuss the 500 year history of Antigua, Guatemala, and talk about the geography, politics, Mayan ethnic groups, history and tourist draws of this beautiful country. After exploring the main sites of Antigua, we will then begin our market tour, wandering through the narrow stalls, seeing the way the locals shop. After we learn about the agricultural industry, we will be able to sample some Guatemalan sweets and then sit for lunch in a local comedor where you can order some of the tastiest traditional food around! Lunch is not included in the tour price and averages 30Q per person.

Itinerary
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Stop At: The Plaza Central Park, Plaza Mayor City Center, Antigua 03001 Guatemala

We start at Iglesia de la Merced to the north of the city, make our way down 5a Avenida, discussing the sights along the way. We wander through the central park of Antigua and talk about the historical buildings, geography, culture and politics of Guatemala. After exploring the ruins of the cathedral, we head back to Central Park to begin our market tour.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Street market, Antigua Guatemala

The local market is where people come to shop, eat, and explore the stalls. It is a great way to learn about the ways the local market influences village life and also to understand the unique agricultural products sold here.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes