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Tour of Scenic Villages: Santa Catarina and San Antonio Palopó

By JAGUAR TRAVELS
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$206 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Visitors can see the towns of San Antonio Palopó and Santa Catarina Palopó, where houses painted with vibrant colours and Mayan symbols turn the town into an open-air art gallery. Each mural reflects the identity of the K’akch’ikel community and conveys a message of cultural pride. In addition, the natural hot springs on the shore of the lake offer a unique space for relaxation, while viewpoints give spectacular views of volcanoes and Lake Atitlan. The experience is completed with the warmth of its inhabitants and the possibility of acquiring textile crafts made with ancestral techniques.

Activity location

  • San Antonio Palopo
    • San Antonio Palopo, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • San Antonio Palopo
    • San Antonio Palopo, Guatemala

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Tour of Scenic Villages: Santa Catarina and San Antonio Palopó
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 6:30 AM
Price details
NZ$205.76 x 2 AdultsNZ$411.52
Total
Price is NZ$411.52
Until Sun, 22 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour guide.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Guatemala City (Pass by)

06 : 30 a.m. Departure from Guatemala City

Antigua (Pass by)

07 : 30 a.m. Departure from Antigua Guatemala

San Antonio Palopo

  • 1h
The visit to San Antonio Palopó is to discover a magical corner of Lake Atitlán, where tradition and landscape come together to give unforgettable moments. Upon arrival, the passenger will come across a picturesque village of steep streets that descend to the shore of the lake, surrounded by mountains and volcanoes that frame a dream setting. The tour begins at the Church of San Antonio de Padua, a colonial temple that keeps centuries of history and is the spiritual heart of the community. From there, you continue to the artisan ceramic workshops, famous for their unique pieces that combine creativity and tradition; each object is a work of art that reflects the identity of the people. The visit also includes fabric workshops, where women from the community make typical costumes with a predominance of the colour blue, symbol of San Antonio Palopó. Here the passenger can observe the crafting process and acquire authentic pieces as souvenirs.

Lago de Atitlan (Pass by)

We will have a panoramic view of the most beautiful lake in the world, Lake Atitlan from the villages to visit Santa Catarina Palopó and San Antonio Palopó.

Santa Catarina Palopo

  • 1h
During the visit to Santa Catarina Palopó, you can enjoy a tour full of colour, culture and nature. The trip begins with a walk through the painted streets of the village, where each house sports murals inspired by the Mayan worldview, turning the place into an authentic outdoor gallery. The tour continues to the Mirador de Santa Catarina, from where you can see spectacular views of Lake Atitlan and the volcanoes that surround it, an ideal time for photographs and contemplation.

Location

Activity location

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    San Antonio Palopo
    • San Antonio Palopo, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    San Antonio Palopo
    • San Antonio Palopo, Guatemala

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