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Artisan market
Many people consider the Artisan Market to be the main ‘tourist market’. Full of colourful textiles, traditional blankets, wooden masks, jade jewellery and woven purses, it’s an incredibly photogenic place to wander around. Because it’s a tourist market, you won’t find any animals here (dead or alive), and the stalls are arranged in an orderly manner, with clean, swept floors and a lovely entrance.
Cerro de La Cruz
Elevated spot with a 1930s cross & sweeping views, including an unobstructed view of Volcan Agua. Cerro de la Cruz is a “can’t miss” attraction if you ever visit Antigua Guatemala and you want to take some great panoramic pictures. Admittance to Cerro de la Cruz is free, although if you drive up, there’s a parking fee for cars, bikes, and taxis.
Coffee Tour Finca Filadelfia
Variety of tours in a natural environment, in a coffee estate of family tradition, from coffee tours, latte art, coffee tasting, mule rides, bike rides, rallies, paintball, camping, hiking, ride to the cloud forest , bird watching, pic nics.
Lake Atitlán
Lake Atitlán is a body of water in a massive volcanic crater in Guatemala’s southwestern highlands. Ringed by steep, verdant hills, it’s known for its Mayan villages and volcanoes with striking pointed cones. The busy town of Panajachel, where vendors sell traditional textiles, is a popular gateway to the lake. On a former coffee plantation, the Atitlán nature reserve offers trails and a butterfly garden.
Pacaya Volcano Hike
Pacaya is an active complex volcano in Guatemala, which first erupted approximately 23,000 years ago and has erupted at least 23 times since the Spanish invasion of Guatemala. Pacaya rises to an elevation of 2,552 metres. Hike through wonderful pine forests up to the trickier volcanic ash section and finally to the sulfur smoking cone. On occasions you can even see small eruptions and lava flowing, depending on the activity of the volcano.From the summit you can enjoy great views of the nearby volcanoes, Agua, Fuego and Acatenango, the pacific lowlands and all the way to El Salvador. To ensure your safety you won’t be able to visit the crater, but you will get an amazing view of red-hot lava flowing and steam baths created by the heat of Pacaya. What to bring: · Comfortable shoes · Sunglasses · Sun hat Entrance fee
Tikal
Discover the impressive splendor of Tikal, which means “place of voices”. The park, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979, spans 576km squared. In addition to the main temples and plazas, there are several sites not to miss. The Major Plaza is the Archaeological Park of Tikal, surrounded by impressive buildings such as Temples I and II, called the North and Central Acropolis. Also, there is a range of wakes and altars that play a part in the dynamic history of the Mayan Civilization in Tikal.
Guatemala City Metropolitan Area
Visit one of Central America's most modern cities and take a insightful half-day tour of its most important sights, including the National Palace, City Hall, Plaza of the Constitution, National Library, Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Central Market.