The park Xocomil takes its name from the Tz’utujil and K’aqchikel voice that translates as "strong wind blowing over the water", actually a phenomenon observed every day around 5 p.m. in the Lake Atitlan. Xocomil is not only the biggest water-park of Guatemala, it’s also the most visited and complete. Designed around a Mayan pyramid, this fantastic 77,300 square meters amusement park features a full day of fun for the entire family.
Xocomil also includes seven options of water rides, which will thrill you to the core. From high speed slides in a 148 meters ride. Other attractions include the "El Caracol" which takes riders through a dark tunnel that propels them into a big funnel and "Nido de Serpientes" which has 7 different courses of twisting flumes.
The park features four different pools, two of them with waves, one for children and one for adults; one flowing river that provides a fun way to get around the park floating on a tube. Along most of the tubes are items such as Mayan masks and items which represent Guatemala’s Mayan heritage.
When you arrive in Retalhuleu (theme parks area), you will have approximately six hours to spend at the theme park. After your day of Xetulul fun, board the transport for the relaxing and stress-free ride back to Guatemala City hotels. We depart at 3:30pm.
Antigua Guatemala, a town where time stands still. Once the third largest city in all of Spanish Colonial America and for 200 years the capital of Guatemala, it is today a peaceful, beautiful and partially restored colonial city. Cobblestone streets wind through the city of majestic churches and monasteries. Begin your 3 and a half hour of a soft walking tour of Antigua. You’ll visit Central Park, Cathedral of San Jose, Arch of Santa Catalina and La Merced Church.
Central Park is located at the heart of the city, surrounded by the traditional grid pattern frequently utilized in Spanish urban planning in the colonies. The park is surrounded by the Palace of the Generals Captain , City Hall, the church of San José (formerly the Cathedral of Guatemala), the Archbishop’s Palace and the Portal of Commerce (or the Bakers’ Portal). Here, visitors will also find the Mermaid´s Fountain. The Count of Gomera (Gomera is the word for a rubber plantation) built the fountain in remembrance of a popular legend, which tells the story of a King whose daughters gave birth but did not want to nurse their children. Learn about this famous story as you immerse yourself in the colonial history of the city.
Next, you will explore the Cathedral which was constructed between 1543 and 1680 with an elaborate baroque façade in mortar, typical of antique churches. The Cathedral has smooth columns, a body and a belfry that was rebuilt after the Santa Marta earthquake in 1773. You then proceed to the Arch of Santa Catalina. This institution was established in 1609, and the nuns in this temple and convent were cloistered. The temple was inaugurated on the 15th of September, 1647. In 1694, construction of the arch was finished and it served as a bridge to connect the convent with the gardens on the other side of the street.
Points of interest: the Central Square, Cathedral, La Merced Church, Arch of Santa Catalina and Tanque La Union, Ciudad Vieja, San Antonio Aguas Calientes and San Felipe de Jesus Villages
You will be picked up by our tour guide at your hotel to begin your soft walking tour of Antigua. You’ll visit Central Park, Cathedral of Santiago, Arch of Santa Catalina and La Merced Church.
Central Park is located at the heart of the city, surrounded by the traditional grid pattern frequently utilized in Spanish urban planning in the colonies. The park is surrounded by the Palace of the Generals Captain, City Hall, the church of San José (formerly the Cathedral of Guatemala), the Archbishop’s Palace and the Portal of Commerce (or the Bakers’ Portal). Here, visitors will also find the Mermaid´s Fountain. The Count of Gomera (Gomera is the word for a rubber plantation) built the fountain in remembrance of a popular legend, which tells the story of a King whose daughters gave birth but did not want to nurse their children. Learn about this famous story as you immerse yourself in the colonial history of the city.
Next, you will explore the Cathedral which was constructed between 1543 and 1680 with an elaborate baroque façade in mortar, typical of antique churches. The Cathedral has smooth columns, a body and a belfry that was rebuilt after the Santa Marta earthquake in 1773. You then proceed to the Arch of Santa Catalina. This institution was established in 1609, and the nuns in this temple and convent were cloistered. The temple was inaugurated on the 15th of September, 1647. In 1694, construction of the arch was finished and it served as a bridge to connect the convent with the gardens on the other side of the street.
Before to Antigua Walking Tour Transfer to Hot Springs to have time to take lunch (included).
Kawilal is a world of relaxation, where the most important elements of nature are present in this unique place of hot springs, in our environment are mixed fire and heat from Pacaya Volcano who gives us the thermal waters and steams. Has a complex that promotes sustainable tourism in our country, and has 12 thermal pools, Thermal Circuit, 25 Steam Baths, and 3 Hydrotherapy Baths. The spa offers Relaxing Massages, Reflexology, Shiatsu Relaxing, Manicure and Pedicure among others, within our facilities are also Fonda Del Castillo, a restaurant with international with fast food service.
At the end of the tour transfer to hotel.
According to estimates by some archaeologists Tikal reached a population up to 100,000 people. Today, after more than a thousand years since its abandonment, the buildings remain standing still fighting a battle against vegetation. We will visit the Central Plaza with Temple of the Great Jaguar and the Great Pyramid, the Acropolis and the Temple IV, from whose top was sighted over 50 km of virgin forest. Brunch Campestre.
Transfer to San Juan Comalapa Via Antigua Guatemala , out from the city to the village of san juan comalapa one of the most picturesque village of Guatemala, on arrival they will be able to observe several local art galleries, where artists show their work. In addition to a visit around the colonial church.
After the visit to Comalapa, we will be moving to arequeologico site ""Iximche"" a city of the post classical period, where you can visit the pyramids in honor of moon and sun, one of the oldest and most important cities of the Maya.
Lunch Time (Included), at the end Transfer To Guatemala City.
Kawilal is a world of relaxation, where the most important elements of nature are present in this unique place of hot springs, in our environment are mixed fire and heat from Pacaya Volcano who gives us the thermal waters and steams. Has a complex that promotes sustainable tourism in our country, and has 12 thermal pools, Thermal Circuit, 25 Steam Baths, and 3 Hydrotherapy Baths.
The spa offers Relaxing Massages, Reflexology, Shiatsu Relaxing, Manicure and Pedicure among others, within our facilities are also Fonda Del Castillo, a restaurant with international with fast food service. Lunch (included ).
Kawilal is a world of relaxation, where the most important elements of nature are present in this unique place of hot springs, in our environment are mixed fire and heat from Pacaya Volcano who gives us the thermal waters and steams.
Has a complex that promotes sustainable tourism in our country, and has 12 thermal pools, Thermal Circuit, 25 Steam Baths, and 3 Hydrotherapy Baths. The spa offers Relaxing Massages, Reflexology, Shiatsu Relaxing, Manicure and Pedicure among others, within our facilities are also Fonda Del Castillo, a restaurant with international with fast food service. lunch ( Included).
It is the third largest theme park in Latin America. There you will find a scale replica of the original colours of the Great Jaguar Temple located in Tikal. The themepark showcases many styles of architecture that range from traditional, colonial, and neo-classical.
The park features architectural reproductions of many landmarks from across the world, including the Trevi Fountain, Moulin Rouge, and the Tikal Temple of the Great Jaguar. The park is divided into seven total plazas, which feature architecture from a total of six countries, including France, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland. Each national architecture style is featured in its own unique plaza.
Xetutul features two roller coasters; Avalancha, a steel roller coaster with 8 inversions (one of only six roller coasters in the world with 8 or more inversions, and Central America’s largest roller coaster; and Choconoy a smaller family roller coaster. Xetutul also features the only double-decker carousel in Central America.
When you arrive in Retalhuleu (theme parks area), you will have approximately six hours to spend at the theme park. After your day of Xetulul fun, board the transport for the relaxing and stress-free ride back to City Guatemala hotels
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HIGHLIGHTS:
* Admire colourful mountain villages, highland lakes and pine forests
* Spectacular views of the lake and the surrounding volcanoes
* Explore Antigua’s Cathedral
* Absorb the Spanish Baroque architecture
Chichicastenango Market & Lake Atitlán Tour.
Take a journey through deep ravines and pine forests to Chichicastenango, whose beating heart is the market that takes place every Thursday and Sunday. Tour through the impressive indigenous market that has barely changed for centuries and browse the colourful handicrafts and produce on offer. Women weave and wear huipiles (tunics) that are embroidered with brilliantly coloured birds and flowers, and seeing their spectacular dress is a highlight on its own. Visit Santo Tomas Church, a splendid example of colonial architecture, that was built on the base of archaeological pre-Hispanic temple.
Lake Atitlan is a feast for the eyes: clear calm waters that reflect the spectacular mountain range bordering the lake, it is the closest you’ll find to complete bliss. Hop aboard a boat across the lake to the village of Panajachel, where you have time to explore its Kakchiquel roots. From here you can enjoy spectacular views of the lake and the surrounding volcanoes. Witness real-life Mayan culture that you normally only read about, and take away picture postcard photos of this bewitching part of the world.
Cultural Antigua.
Travel back in time to Antigua Guatemala and take a tour of Spanish Colonial America in a city where time stands still. Enjoy a three and-a-half hour walking tour around the centre and absorb the Spanish Baroque architecture the city is famous for. Head to Central Park, in the heart of the city, and be surrounded by the Palace of the Captain Generals, City Hall, the church of San José (formerly the Cathedral of Guatemala), the Archbishop’s Palace and the Portal of Commerce (or the Bakers’ Portal). Make sure you also look out for the Mermaid’s Fountain, and learn how it was built to remember a popular local legend.
Explore the Cathedral and admire its elaborate baroque façade. Originally built between 1543 and 1680, it was later rebuilt after the Santa Marta earthquake in 1773, and walk under the Arch of Santa Catalina which connects the old convent to the gardens on the other side. You also have time to be dazzled by the bright yellow exterior walls of the Church of La Merced before we make our way back to Guatemala City, with plenty of time for you to enjoy the rest of your afternoon.
Descubre Ceibal, uno de los emplazamientos arqueológicos mejor conservados de Guatemala cuyo origen se remonta a los tiempos de los mayas. Ceibal, o El Ceibal, que en la antigüedad era la ciudad más importante de esa zona, se sitúa en la región de Petén, una hermosa región verde al norte del país. Nuestro viaje cubre una distancia de unos 120 kilómetros, para que puedas disfrutar de un día entero de imágenes del pasado. De camino, podrás contemplar la gran variedad de paisajes que ofrece la región de Petén.
Para comenzar esta aventura, un vehículo pasará a recogerte por la mañana en Tikal. Disfruta del viaje a través de los paisajes más exuberantes de Guatemala hasta llegar al río La Pasión. Para acceder a Ceibal subiremos a bordo de una lancha motora que navegará por las aguas de este espectacular río. Relájate durante el crucero, contempla el maravilloso entorno y comprenderás por qué recibe este nombre.
Una vez en Ceibal, visitaremos las ruinas históricas, con casas medio derrumbadas y esqueletos de construcciones abandonadas. Esta ciudad fue un punto clave en la ruta comercial clásica de los mayas, donde confluían todas las civilizaciones de áreas cercanas e intercambiaban bienes en esta intersección en otra época ajetreada. Las ruinas están tan bien conservadas que no te costará imaginarte a los antiguos mayas paseando por entre sus muros, ocupándose de sus tareas mercantiles. Después disfrutarás de un delicioso almuerzo entre los fantasmas de los comerciantes y los viejos recuerdos de esta ciudad antes de embarcarte en el viaje de vuelta al presente.