Antigua Guatemala DAY Tours Surrounding Villages
by The perfect half-day tour outside of Antigua Guatemala is the one that includes a six-village tour. Here the shuttle will take you through mountainous roads and into verdant valleys with stops in Mayan villages.
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DAY TOURS – Antigua Guatemala surrounding villages
The perfect half-day tour outside of Antigua Guatemala is the one that includes a six-village tour. Here the shuttle will take you through mountainous roads and into verdant valleys with stops in Mayan villages.
Included on the trip are: San Juan del Obispo, which features one of the first Catholic churches in Guatemala;
San Pedro Las Huertas, nestled at the foot of the Fuego Volcano; Cuidad Vieja, site of the regional capital (established 1527) until destroyed by volcano-induced mudslide (that’s why the capital was moved to Antigua Guatemala); San Antonio Aguas, famous for its outstanding textiles; and Santiago Zamora, featuring a successful women’s co-op, which is of special interest to those with a communitarian outlook.
Cost of the half-day trip is in the $30 range. There are also one-day bike tours of the nearby Amogolonga Valley. Price of the bike trip varies, but it’s usual in the $40 to $60 range.
La Villa de Antigua can arrange the trip for you in advance or help you organize your ticket when you get here.
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