Things to do in Alta Verapaz

You will visit the most important and charming places in the city such as the churches of Antigua Guatemala, discover the different ruins, convents, monuments, and of course the most colorful and bright handicrafts market in the city. The tour will give very interesting information about the culture and history of Guatemala, as well as places of interest to which you can go during your stay here. We will visit along the route: The Church of Mercy Arch Street Nim Pot Craft Market Central Park, where the fountain of the sirens, the General Palace, the "Cathedral", the City Hall, and the Bakers' Portal are located. The Union Tank The Church of San Francisco The tour will take around 2 hours and 30 minutes. The meeting point will be at La Merced Church.

Ride your ATV to three mountain tops with incredible views overlooking the city, valley, and volcanoes near and around Antigua. Meet your guide and set off for El Cerro de la Cruz, Antigua’s famous lookout point known as the Cross. After getting a close-up aerial view of the colonial city, hop back on your vehicle and head up El Hato Mountain towards our second stop. Arrive at the parking lot in El Hato, climb into the 4x4 pickup truck, and head to Hobbitenango. Marvel at this Lord of the Rings-themed eco-park and watch the sunset with some food, drinks, and games. Continue up the hill and sightsee; enjoy unforgettable views and various activities in this enchanted little forest. Finally, head back down the mountain, where you can grab some food and drinks at a Guatemalan restaurant located on the side of the mountain called El Tambor.

Our first stop on this tour is ¨El Cerro de la Cruz¨ this is one of the best known attractions sites in the city of Antigua, maybe even Guatemala. At the ¨Cross¨ we get a birds eye view of Antigua and the wonderful architecture of the city, not to mention the Volcanoes. Once finished taking pictures and walking around the park, we will get back on our ATVs and head up to ¨Hobbitenango¨ a lord of the rings themed Eco-Park to have some fun.  We will leave our ATVs parked in our parking lot in the mountain of El Hato and head up to Hobbitenango on a pick-up truck to sightsee, enjoy great views and other activities in this enchanted little forest.  Once finished at Hobbitenango we will take the pick up truck back to our ATVs in El Hato and go to the opposite side of the valley to a village called San Juan del Obispo.This village is located on the foothills of the Agua Volcano. In San Juan we visit a popular chocolate factory called Chocolateria Antigua, where they show us part of their chocolate making process, taste various flavors, and we have a chance to purchase the ones that we liked. Once finished we visit the main plaza of the village, where we can get a nice view of Antigua below us. After a few pictures, we will head to a local restaurant and be able to taste Guatemalan cuisine for some lunch before heading back to our office.

We start our hassle-free shuttle from our office, located at #43 Burns Avenue, unit 2 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/cYMZJfb78JfWw6vf8) or we can pick you up at your hotel/AirBnB situated within San Ignacio town. A 20-minute drive will take us to Western Border/ Guatemala. Border crossing can take anywhere from 10 minutes to 45 minutes depending on the number of people crossing on the day. Once you are through with Customs/Immigration on the Belize side, our driver will accompany you mid-point between both borders, and a handover process will happen with our Guatemalan operator, who will take over from here. As per Guatemalan regulations, a Guatemalan operator carries out all these services. The tour company we work with has been with us for several years and is highly professional and experienced. Once we do the border crossing enjoy you scenic shuttle to the Island of Flores Peten which will take us two hours. Drop off in front of the I Love Peten sign.

. Transfer from Flores Guatemala to Caye Caulker Belize includes Bus Service and ferry Service . We board at 6:00 in Flores . Immigration forms will be issued to enter Belize . Tickets will be given for the ferry that will transport us from Belize City to Caye Caulker or San Pedro Amberguis . Information on the mechanism of the trip will be given . We drove for two hours to get to the Guatemalan border with Belize . At the border, it is necessary to get off the bus for immigration procedures . Immigration and Customs procedures are personal as well as baggage handling . If any Passenger has any problem with Immigration, a waiting time of 20 minutes will be given. . We boarded the bus again and continued for approximately two and a half hours to get to Belize City, specifically to San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi . At San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi we check our Ferry tickets and get our boarding pass . We board the Ferry at the nearest exit, the journey is approximately 50 minutes to reach our destination Caye Caulker and for San Pedro Amberguis an hour and a half . The Driver It will give information about the Immigration and Customs procedures as well as when arriving in San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi in Belize City. NOTE. Please choose the destination option you are going to. * Belize City * Caye Caulker * San Pedro ambergris

Visit a local coffee plantation located in the nearby town of Jocotenango. Starting from our office, you'll follow a local guide in off-road vehicles for a 15-minute journey to La Azotea coffee plantation. Once at La Azotea, you'll receive a bilingual tour from our guide, where you'll learn about the coffee and chocolate-making process while indulging in fine coffee and chocolate tastings. The tour lasts approximately 1 hour, and as it concludes, you'll have the option to explore the coffee plantations on a bicycle ride, courtesy of our friends at El Azote. You'll also have the opportunity to buy a meal and sample their craft beers. An adventure that will tantalize your senses! Once finished at the plantation you will hop back on the ATVs and head over to "El Cerro de la Cruz" to visit one of Antigua’s most well-known and visited landmarks. Since we are on bikes getting here is easier than taking the hundreds of steps and we enjoy a bird’s eye view of the colonial city.

We start our shuttle ride meeting inside the Belize Water taxi terminal building at the Atlanta Express Travel shop. From there we head to the Western Border/ Guatemala before making a brief stop in San Ignacio to let off and collect other passengers. Border crossing can take anywhere from 10 minutes to 45 minutes depending on the number of people crossing on the day. Once you are through with Customs/Immigration on the Belize side, our driver will accompany you mid-point between both borders, and a handover process will happen with our Guatemalan operator, who will take over from here. As per Guatemalan regulations, a Guatemalan operator carries out all these services. The tour company we work with has been with us for several years and is highly professional and experienced. After the border crossing enjoy a scenic ride to the Island of Flores Peten. Drop off in front of the I Love Peten sign.

Ride a quad bike and feel the adrenaline rush as you drive through Pacaya's. Meet your guide at the meeting point in Antigua for an action-packed adventure away from the city's crowds and chaos. So jump in our car and enjoy the ride as you head to San Vicente Pacaya. Watch as your guide gives you a quick safety induction before you hop on the ATV. First, you will jump on the ATV at San Vicente Pacaya, where you will explore the areas near and around the Pacaya Volcano, surrounded by lush forests and rocks.  Feel the endorphins rush through your body as you enjoy an exhilarating quad bike ride through various trails and to the local village located at the volcano's base. Dive through different off-road trails, and ride through volcanic sand and lava fields inside a private plantation. Ride to the Calderas Lagoon and admire the beautiful turquoise waters. Enjoy eating a tasty sandwich as you take in the views. Make sure you take your camera as you want to take many photos.  Finally, you will enjoy a convenient lift back to Antigua when your tour ends. End your adventure on a high as you go home with memories that last forever. 

Every place has its legends, and Antigua Guatemala is no exception. In this tour, you will hear the most famous and eerie legends of the city and Guatemala as we stroll through the cobblestone streets and visit iconic places such as: La Iglesia de la Merced El arco de Santa Catalina El Parque Central El Tanque de la Unión This tour is for the brave and history enthusiasts, as we will walk through the streets of the city that once served as the capital of Guatemala. Among the legends to be told are: 'El cadejo,' a dog that can protect or chase you to bite you. 'El carruaje de la muerte,' a carriage that comes out at night. 'La llorona,' the story of a woman who lost her children. 'La Tatuana,' a witch who lived in Antigua Guatemala. 'La leyenda del Búho,' a mysterious animal for the Maya people. And many more. The tour starts at 6:30 in the evening and ends at 8:30 at night.

Join us on our delightful street food tour as we take to explore all our favorite places in Antigua. We can get to know a culture through its gastronomy by tasting food creations influenced over thousand years as proof of the richness of its roots. We will move us around the colonial city streets of Antigua, visiting the most authentic and traditional food locations, from trustable friends that had shared their heritage over generations, caring with love to see people coming back for more. We will have a variety of salty and sweets through seven to eight different locations. Along the way, learn about Antigua’s history, enjoy the World Heritage colorful colonial town, 16th century ruins and the surrounding volcanoes. With total 7 stops Food restrictions will be accommodated. On this tour we will also hand out a list of some of our favorite restaurants and bars to visit during your trip.