Picturesque Villages of Antigua Guatemala by Chicken Bus
Official Tour Guide for about 25 years, Aquila Training in cruise lines shore excursions and holder of Interpreting Heritage Title. My hobbies are photography and graphic design. I been doing this job for all these years because I love and enjoy to show to every visitor the beauty of this historical y magnificent city, that has more than 490 years. I like to meet people all over the world and also learn from them. I love interacting with different cultures. I speaks English, French and Spanish.
Pickup
Santa Lucia Road Free Range Chicken.
Description
Participate in sustainable tourism and support local communities.
If your idea is to have unique experiences with ventures and destinations outside of conventional tourism, this is your option.
Cancellations are due to the rainy season and tropical storms.
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WE DO NOT REQUIRE OR ASK FOR MINIMUM QUOTAS.
Around Antigua there are exceptional towns such as Santa María de Jesus and San Juan del Obispo. Both have been declared "picturesque villages"
Santa María de Jesús is an authentic Mayan village, with its market around the square and its natural surroundings, the Agua volcano. The square and its syncretic church where you can observe rites and religious expressions mixed together. Local weddings, baptisms and communions in the Mayan style. Something out of the ordinary.
San Juan del Obispo: A 16th century town founded by Bishop Francisco Marroquín where you can visit his old palace, the plaza and his Church from 1543. The beautiful surroundings and views of the Panchoy Valley and Antigua Guatemala are also available, as well as the beautiful views of the Botanical Garden and the exceptional volcanoes of Agua, Fuego and Acatenango.
To finish off, you will have the unique experience of being able to participate in the process of making artisanal chocolate with a local family dedicated to this craft, as well as tasting fruit liqueurs.
Finishing the central market of Antigua.
This tour has a minimum of 4 attendees. If the minimum is not reached, it will be cancelled or you will be notified that there is a minimum cost.
What to bring?
Shoes suitable for walking.
Some cash to buy some souvenirs at the craft centres.
Or debit or credit card.
Sun block.
Conditions and terms:
As this is a tour that involves taking public buses and high mobility, we request:
1. Children are allowed.
2. Pets are not allowed as they cannot be carried on the buses.
3. The tour can be bilingual.
4. The tour is published in English, but this language will be basic since our Gurus are from the same community "let's not expect perfect English"
5. Each participant is asked to respect the communities with regard to photographs and religious expressions.
6. The public bus costs $4 dollars or Q25.00 per person and you should bring low denomination bills or coins.
7. All free tours do not have a fixed price, they are based on a recognition to the Guru according to the walker's experience, usually ranging from $10 to $50. In the end, it is up to you to decide.
8. The use of Drugs and Alcohol is not permitted during the tour.
9. We require a minimum of 4 passengers to carry out the activity. If there is not enough, we will contact you.
10. If you plan not to attend for any reason, please cancel your reservation.
11. If we do not have your reconfirmation one hour before the event, the guide will not attend.