Iximché Ruins and Antigua City Tour from Guatemala City

Iximché Ruins and Antigua City Tour from Guatemala City

See Guatemala’s mixture of Mayan and Spanish influences on this 8-hour tour from Guatemala City to the Iximché ruins and the city of Antigua. Learn about Mayan history from your expert guide as you explore the archeological site of Iximché. Then, move on to the Spanish colonial city of Antigua, where you’ll see some of its most famous sites, including San Francisco Church, Calle del Arco, La Merced Church and Plaza Central. This historical day trip is perfect for the whole family!

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

Visit Palacio de Los Capitanes Generales and Palacio Real del Ayuntamiento.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Iglesia de La Merced, Antigua Guatemala

La Merced is a baroque church in Antigua. Its facade is one of the most beautiful in Guatemala. The cross in stone at the atrium and the rooms behind the main altar are the oldest structures in La Merced and date from the seventeenth century.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande, Calle Oriente,1a Avenida Sur 7a, Antigua 03001 Guatemala

San Francisco el Grande is a church in Antigua Guatemala and one of the most frequented sanctuaries by the local population because of the shrine of Peter of Saint Joseph Betancur (Santo Hermano Pedro).

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Arco de Santa Catalina, Avenida Norte 5a, Antigua 03001 Guatemala

Follow your guide to the arch of Santa Catalina—one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks—and learn about the Santa Catalina Convent that was once stationed here.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Iximche, Tecpan, Chimaltenango, Guatemala, Panajachel 07010 Guatemala

Visit Iximche ruins located in the dusty town of Tecpan. You’ll explore the famous archeological site with your knowledgeable guide, who will take you past ceremonial plazas, towering temples and ancient ball courts. Many of the sites you’ll see date back as far as 1400 BC. Spend a couple of hours exploring the grounds before heading to Antigua.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Guatemalan Adventure Day Tour, Calle 3-40 13 13 calle 3-40 Z.10 Edificio Atlantis Office No. 50, Guatemala City 01010 Guatemala

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Stop At: Casa del Jade, 4 Calle Oriente # 10 Edificio El Jaulon, Antigua 03001 Guatemala

Visit Jade Museum, where you’ll find local craftsmen carving this beautiful green stone.

Duration: 20 minutes