This is the best activity you can do in the afternoon in Antigua. This tour will take you to 3 mountain tops with incredible views of the city, valley, and volcanoes near and around Antigua. Our first stop is ¨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, we hop back on the vehicles and head up the El Hato Mountain towards our Second stop. We arrive at our parking lot in El Hato where we hop into our 4*4 pick-up truck which takes us to the ¨HOBBITENANGO¨. This is a lord of the rings themed Eco-Park where we catch the Sunset and are able to enjoy some food, drinks, and games. Here we will go up the hill and sightsee, enjoy great views and various activities in this enchanted little forest.
During this tour we visit a local coffee plantation located in the nearby city of Jocotenango. From the office you will follow a local guide on the ATV’s for about a 15 minute ride to the coffee plantation “La Azotea” located in city of Jocotenango. Once at La Azotea, you will receive a bilingual tour of the plantation where you are able to learn and see the various processes of the coffee producing, making, and packaging that goes into serving a good cup of coffee. The coffee tour in the plantation lasts about 1 hour once finished you will walk around the plantation with the local guide to see check out the plants and you could also grab a drink or snack. 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. After getting a close-up bird’s eye view of the colonial city, we hop back on the vehicles and head back to our office.
Discover the best of Antigua on this ATV tour! We start at the famous Cerro de la Cruz, offering incredible views of the city and surrounding volcanoes. Then, we head to El Hato, where we park our ATVs and hop on a 4x4 truck that takes us up to Hobbitenango, a magical eco-park inspired by The Lord of the Rings. After enjoying the views and activities, we ride the truck back down to El Hato, get back on our ATVs, and continue to San Juan del Obispo. There, we visit an artisanal chocolate, wine, and honey factory. Stunning views, local culture, and adventure all in one tour!
This unique adventure takes you to three of the most breathtaking mountain attractions on the north side of Antigua, Guatemala. Your journey begins at Cerro de la Cruz, located 5,000 feet above sea level, where you'll enjoy panoramic views of Colonial Antigua, the Panchoy Valley, and the Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango volcanoes. Continue to Antigua Boreal, home to the famous Giant Slide, surrounded by pine forests and spectacular mountain scenery. From there, transfer by traditional Guatemalan 4x4 pickup truck to Altamira Eco Park at 7,600 feet above sea level. Explore the iconic Hands of Altamira, walk through scenic forest trails, and capture unforgettable photos from one of the highest viewpoints around Antigua. Food and drinks are available at Antigua Boreal or Altamira Eco Park, while optional activities such as the Sky Bike are available for an additional cost before returning to Antigua
Walking Tour to Understand Mayan Culture in Guatemala, Antigua.
Are you wondering if the colors in Mayan culture have a deep meaning or if the ornaments in the front side of the churches has something to do with Mayan spiritually? Well this tour will help you out to discover all these facts. No matter if you are starting or finishing your trip in La Antigua this is the right place for you. We start the tour at La Merced, I’ll take the time to put you in context about elements in Mayan spirituality and find them in the front side of the church, we will walk inside the church to keep discovering some other facts. Visit Cerro La Cruz, why is this important? It is important because Mayans we practice our spirituality outdoors, here we will have a beautiful spiritual experience and connection with mother earth, learn how to set up a Mayan Altar, the meaning of the colors, the life of three, etc. At Nim Pot we will take the time to discover important facts about the traditional clothe, languages, traditional dances, festival, and syncretism.
Antigua Guatemala has incredible views and that is why we will take you to see the most AMAZING high points, CERRO San Cristobal, Cerro de la Cruz, Los Celajes, Hobbitenango, Altamira, so you can appreciate the impressive views of the valley and volcanoes that surround the city. Excellent to enjoy the sunsets