Tanque La Unión

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.

During this tour you'll see the most representative colonial buildings and sites, learning about their history, current use and what they represent to locals. While touring the city by foot we'll see the highlights as well as museums, artisans' markets, restaurants and entertainment options. We will provide guidance so that you will also feel confident moving freely and safely on your own. This tour will allow you to appreciate the Old Town that UNESCO designated and new attractions too so that you can enjoy both the past and the present. As locals, we will share with you the tips and tricks how to move easily and effectively in a town that has a cardinal point oriented address system. On this way you can take advantage to profit at 100% your time while enjoying Antigua Guatemala. Give us a chance an you'll see, it will be amazing!

"Camionetas" are the public transportation vehicles throughout Guatemala. They originally come from the United States and/or Canada and, upon arriving in Guatemala, they are uniquely decorated. During the tour, you will board a chicken bus at a bus stop and wait for about 5 to 10 minutes, as locals do, to depart to San Juan del Obispo. The bus ride will take approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Upon arrival, you will visit: Chocolate factory, where you will learn the process of turning chocolate from a plant into a consumable product. Artisanal wine shop, where you can taste níspero wine made by the locals, and you will be explained the entire production process. Museum, which was the residence of Guatemala's first bishop, and the central square of the village. Afterward, you will take another bus back to La Antigua Guatemala. Don't forget to bring extra money to purchase chocolate or wine that you loved.