Puerto Quetzal

Antigua Guatemala is located just 1:15 hours from Puerto Quetzal in Guatemala. Founded in 1543, Antigua remains very similar to its original layout. Once, the capital for the Spanish kingdom established in Central America now is considered a heritage´s world site according to Unesco since 1979 and also one of the most charming and safest cities in Central America. During this quick visit, you will enjoy the interesting talk of our experienced guide about the city´s traditions and history. Our highlight, it´s the visit to Santo Domingo Monastery and Resort. This XVI century, "half-restored" property has opened to its visitors the old facilities. In this magnificent location, you will experience a high-end atmosphere at any moment but also you will be capable to witness history in every detail. The complex offers amongst its main attractions museums for glass, art and silver, crypts, murals, catacombs and more. This is definitely the kind of tour you can´t miss.

Comfortable day without large groups, small vans, A/C, collective tour in Antigua, with not many walking with two stops, la merced and the cathedral. And the rest is belong the vehicule. You will have excelent experience trhough the countryside, sugar cane plantations, valleys, volcanoes, spanish colonial city and World Heritage Patrimony in only 6 hours. NOTE: This tour is not private is collective and the price is low, operated by Guate Tours. That means could be shared but not with large groups. If you really need a private tour "just you" we have other options.

Graet experience to climb an active Volcano, walking with private tour guide under the endemic forest, until you reach the active crater. Our guide will take care of you if you are not an experience hikker. The climbing just take 1 hour in a half and the walk on the cold lava is really amazing, discovering the ovens (Lava underneat that still hot) and roast marshmellows and to be in a different eviroments makes something special, great views. Also you have the option to climb by horse. Could be share with same people from ship and Viator.

Hot Springs, are a world of relaxation where the most important elements of nature are present in this unique place of hot springs, In the environment are mixed fire and heat from Pacaya Volcano who gives us the thermal waters and steams.

You will spend the day with a cultural immersion visiting museums, markets and places of Guatemalan textiles such as the Museo Casa del Tejido Antiguo which has established itself as one of the main sites that has great information about Guatemalan textiles. Likewise, it is a valuable space where different pieces collected from the country's departments are exhibited. In addition, visitors can observe the Mayan quality and diversity.

Explore Guatemala’s active volcano from Puerto Quetzal be part of a hike of about three hours to be part of an experienceconsidered one of the ten most adventurous in the world by National Geographic, walk over soidified lava, connect with the energy, understand its relation with the landscape and economy of the región. Delight yourself with the best sceneries of the pacific coast, Guatemala City Valley and surrounding volcanoes.

Shore excursion from cruise terminal Quetzal Port. Driving to Antigua Guatemala through the wonderful countryside, amazing views to the volcanos fire. water and Acatenango, arriving to Antigua the first point is the lookout point Cerro de la Cruz breathtaking view to the city with the water volcano behind. After you will have a walking with local guide discovering, facts, legends and visiting old buildings very well preserve like the Old University, The Cathedral ruins or the wonderful Hotel museum "Casa Santo Domingo". This is a Private tour exclusive for people that doesn't like to travel in large groups. Even in some cases could be share with another couples. Maximum group 8 persons.

Nice visit in Antigua Walking or by car. Interiors and exteriors. Great for pictures and garden lovers. You will have the oportunities to visit the interior or Casa Santa Domingo, Cathedral ruins, The Jesuit center and the beautiful interior that used to be a school. And Finally the beauty of court yard where is the biggest fountain in latinamerica. Our offer is complitly different from the others competitors. We are guides and tour operators same time we now how to make an experience and not just a trip.

On this tour enjoy, enjoy the natural wetlands and mangroves of the Pacific Ocean, Guatemala. The water channels of this area are full of birds, exotic plants and green vegetation. Your guide, an expert in bird watching, will indicate the variety that you will be spotting during the tour. Since these are lazy water channels; your kayaking adventure will be effortless! At the end of the tour, back to the restaurant for a delicious snack with the taste of Guatemala.

See the sights of Antigua City, shopping, volcanoes, and colonial architecture during this 6-hour tour. Get you onboard your air-conditioned transportation at the port and your exploration of Guatemala begins. As you head towards Antigua City, your guide will give you interesting information about the city and its native Guatemala, its culture, and history. You will pass the beautiful countryside with views of the famous volcanoes. During this excursion, you will have a lot of photo opportunities

Upon arrival you will meet with your guide who will be waiting for you inmediately when you come off the ship. He will make himself visible with a printed sign with your name. As you ride to Antigua enjoy a narrated presentation of Guatemalas country side. Once in Antigua start your walking tour from the main plaza and get to know the most important palaces of the colonial times. This excursion presents two very different sides of Guatemala. Discover the immensely influential role of religion, past and present, in San Jan Del Obispo Palace. Tour the Bishop's Palace, once a colonial residence now home to a community of Bethlemian Nuns. Sip a cup of chocolate, a favorite sweet treat in this small town, Walk its cobblestone streets.

This tour is tailormade for cruise ship passengers. We will pick you up at Puerto Quetzal Pacific Ocean Cruise Port or at Marina Pez Vela as soon as the ship embarks. Iximche is a fascinating place. This was one of the main Mayan cities visited by the Spaniards in 1524, declared the first capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala. You will be able to see the old pyramids built by the Maya, and some of the most active Ceremonial Altars where contemporary Maya use to perform ancient rituals and burn offerings to their ancestors.We will get you back on time before the cruise sets sail.

The attraction is to be in one of the most beautiful lakes around the world, having the experience to interact with the Mayan people, to be in the middle of coffee fields to admire 7 volcanoes on the road. Look how to change vegetation depending on altitude, sugar fields, the awesome lookout points, makes the best experience to be in Guatemala recommended for everyone that likes countryside, nature, culture and outdoor activities.

our tour is unique because it permits you to live an experience like few others by exploring a drive thru zoo considered an animal sanctuary full of multiple species from Africa among them: giraffes, hippos, rhinos, etc. They live in open habitat while you can appreciate them comfortably from an air conditioned vehicle. An impressive experience to appreciate the animal and vegetable kingdom immersed in the country.

Is one of the shore excursions where you can have the best experience to be in active volcano without to much phisical effort. Our expert staff will lead you to lava river and you drive your own ATV. Enjoyable view to active crater and another three volcanos. Agua, Fuego and Acatenango. "Is a Volcano day". We required only adults. since 18 years old for driving the ATV.

You will depart  from Puerto Quetzal to La Antigua Guatemala. Once there, you will visit the Jade Factory and Museum and see the city's most important sights by bus.

Our transfer may suit you if you would like to explore on your own. It consists of a minivan ride from the ship to Antigua. You will receive a map of Antigua with relevant information. It takes a scenic 90-minutes narrated drive through Guatemala's Pacific Plains with Magnificent views of volcanoes, cattle farms and sugar cane plantations to get to Antigua. Upon arrival to the UNESCO's World Heritage Site of Antigua Guatemala go on your own to explore the Monument City's streets, churches, monasteries, museums and stores. You will be dropped off at a convenient location and our Guests Escort advises of the pick-up return time. Our service permits independent travelers to have transportation only. Bilingual staff informs of all sorts of activities you can do while visiting a Premium Destination of the Country. Return to Puerto Quetzal an hour before cruise ships' departure time.  

Board your air-conditioned transportation INCLUDED for a guided  picturesque 90-minute drive to colonial Antigua. Once in the colonial World Heritage site  your local licensed guide will  provide  a walking tour designed for you to appreciate a city that preserves its original features as though time had stood still. Because of its immense historical and cultural value, it was declared a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. Located in a valley surrounded by mountains, towering volcanoes, cobblestone streets, and buildings with colonial-style façadesthe city was recognized as the colonial jewel of the Americas. At the agreed time your  guide will be resposible for you to board your transportation and return to  port Quetzal with a minimum of 45 minutes arrival before the cruise's departure.

A Very interactive experience you will make your own truffa and chocolate, learn how the mayan civilization discover the chocolate and process the cacao beans to create a hot chocolate. Is a nice opportunity to do something original in yor time in Guatemala. Also after the workshop will have the indution to a process the coffee since the plant, Wet mil, dry mill, roasting and degustation of a cup of real and 100% pure coffee. Before to come back to cruise terminal we will pass for a sightseeing in the colonial city Antigua Guatemala.

This is a unique visit when arriving to Guatemala, through the cruises, because no one else has this visit, plus you will get to know the living Mayan culture, which still maintains its roots and traditions. Undoubtedly, we could say that after knowing this place, you will want to return to Guatemala.