Experience Guatemala’s mixture of Mayan influences and living culture on this full-day tour of Iximché and Chichicastenango. Learn about Mayan history from your knowledgeable guide as you explore the archeological site of Iximché. In Chichiscastenango, discover its main attraction, the local open-air market, where you can browse wood products, ceramics and more. You’ll also see the Iglesia de Santo Tomas (Church of Santo Tomas) and the Calvary Church, located in the main plaza.

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 archeological 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!

Along the way areas will be observed wooded and there is a valley where a variety of vegetables are grown, as well as fruits and vegetables grown by the local population. Upon arriving at chichicastenango begins the walking tour in the beautiful and colorful market and visits the Church of Santo Tomás, built in 1540 on the base of a pre-Hispanic archaeological temple, considered Colonial architecture. The next destination you will discover history and culture in the mystical ruins of Iximche, the last capital of the Mayans. enjoy of views of the indigenous western highlands of Guatemala. A Once you arrive, you will be amazed at this peaceful site. Iximche, who means "place of the sacred corn trees", it is exuberant and vibrant. During your tour, your knowledgeable guide will lead you around the site and will explain the many myths, legends and facts that surround the Mayans.

Guatemala has Mayan cities that had their heyday at different times, those of the Classic Maya period (200 BC to 900 AD) predominate in the north somewhat far from the current city of Guatemala, and those of the Postclassic period (900 AD to 1,524 AD) In the West, one of the most emblematic sites is Iximché, capital of the Kaqchiquel manor, nowadays the visitor can appreciate the vestiges that were left after the destruction caused by the conquerors, also this place was the scene of the foundation of Guatemala. After visiting the Mayan site, the guide will recommend a good place to have lunch, in the afternoon we will return to Guatemala City.

For people how wants to know about daily live, commerce, religion, political organization from mayan cultural heritage this is a perfect option, great market and visit the last town buil it by mayan culture before spanish arrive. Just one hour away from Antigua. We offer to interact and be inmmersed between the mayan culture, will be visite the House of Maximon the commerce god fantastic rituals for asking good future and prosperity. This day is amazing never regreat about your desicion.

It is the perfect combination to get an amazing day trip. With some ancient Mayan ruins and one of the most amazing colonial cities of America. You will visit first IXIMCHE, walking through pyramids and great nature. You will travel back in time to experience the way of living from 600 years ago and learn everything you are wondering about the ancient Maya civilization. Then you will continue to Antigua to make a lovely walking tour visitting the highlight of the city such as the arch of Santa Catalina, the cathedral, central park, Museum of JADE and some other more beautiful buildings like La merced church and its convent. And to make this even better you will enjoy the sunset with speciality coffee or Draft beer in one of the rooftops with great views of Antigua.