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Iximche
Iximché Ruins and Antigua City Tour
Iximche
La Merced Church
Iximché Ruins and Antigua City Tour

Iximché Ruins and Antigua City Tour

By Guatemalan Adventure
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$138 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Experience Guatemala’s mixture of Spanish and Mayan influences on this full-day tour of Iximché and Antigua. Learn about Mayan history from your knowledgeable guide as you explore the archaeological site of Iximché. Then, head to the Spanish colonial city of Antigua to visit some of its most famous sites, including San Francisco Church, Calle del Arco, La Merced Church and Plaza Central. This day tour is perfect for the whole family!

Activity location

  • Iximche
    • Tecpan, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Iximche
    • Tecpan, Guatemala

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Option 1
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$138.49 x 2 AdultsAU$276.98

Total
Price is AU$276.98

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Iximche
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
After pickup from your Antigua hotel, venture northwest approximately an hour to the dusty town of Tecpán. Here, explore the Mayan ruins of Iximché, once the Kaqchiquel Maya capital and a Guatemala must-see attraction. Upon entering the ruins, you'll see four ceremonial plazas, which are surrounded by tall temple structures and two ball courts. Tour the site with your knowledgeable guide and discover the ancient history of Guatemala.
The Plaza Central Park
  • 1h
Stop for lunch at a local restaurant (own expense) before visiting the Central Plaza with your guide.
Casa del Jade
  • 20m
Watch craftsmen turn stones into unique jewels and see the jade collection housed at the museum. After the tour, you'll be taken back to your hotel.
Iglesia de La Merced
  • 20m
Next, visit La Merced Church, which has a beautiful Baroque-style façade.
Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande
  • 20m
Then, head back down to Antigua's Central Plaza, where you'll visit San Francisco Church, home to the shrine of Peter of St Joseph Betancur. See also the famous arch of Santa Catalina, built in the 17th century and once home to Santa Catalina Convent.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESIximche
    • Tecpan, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEIximche
    • Tecpan, Guatemala

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