Antigua Guatemala, the third largest city in all of Spanish colonial America and for 200 years the capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala, today is a peaceful, beautiful and partially restored colonial city.
Cobblestone streets wind through the city of majestic churches and monasteries.
Departure place
You will be picked up at your hotel (selected hotels) in Guatemala City and transferred to our meeting point in Antigua Guatemala
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Itinerary
Day 1
Discover the Antigua Colonial and the thermal pools
Iglesia de la Merced: In an ultra-baroque Guatemalan style, this temple has two bell towers. On the facade of the church, in its upper part there is a sculpture of San Pedro Nolasco, founder of the Mercedarian Order.
Arch of Santa Catalina: Built to connect the nuns between cloisters to avoid being seen due to the vows taken by the religious who belonged to that Order. After the earthquakes of 1773, the arch became important due to the arrangements that were made. These arrangements included the construction of a turret and the inclusion of a Lamy Amp Lacroix clock of French origin.
Central Park: Surrounded by the traditional grid pattern frequently used in urban planning in the Spanish colonies. The park is surrounded by the Palace of the General Captains, the Town Hall, the Cathedral of San José and the Portal of Commerce.
Here in the park, we will also find the Las Sirenas fountain. This fountain has an oral tradition where the count of La Gomera ordered to build the fountain in memory of his daughters, who when giving birth did not want to breastfeed their children so the count ordered to tie their daughters to a log in the center of a well of water, where they died of thirst and hunger.
We will continue our way we will visit the La Unión tank, which is one of the most representative laundries in this city, only the large houses had a place where they could wash. For this reason, most of the inhabitants, housewives, went to public laundries. It was inaugurated on February 3, 1853.
Jade Factory and Museum: Jade is cut and polished at the factory by local Guatemalan workers who follow the carving traditions of their ancestors. Ancient civilizations prized jadeite jade stones as ornaments, tools, and funerary artifacts.
Ruins of El Carmen: The facade of the church was built with stucco covered bricks, it had two levels with 24 columns in total, distributed in two towers of 6 columns each, this detail makes the temple still unique today. On one side of these ruins is the El Carmen Handicraft Market, where you can find many Guatemalan souvenirs.
Kawilal is a world of relaxation, where the most important elements of nature are present in this unique hot spring location. In our environment they are the mixture of fire and heat from the Pacaya volcano that provides us with hot springs and steam. It has a complex that promotes sustainable tourism in our country, and has 12 thermal pools, a thermal circuit, 25 steam baths and 3 hydrotherapy baths. The spa offers relaxing massages, reflexology, shiatsu for relaxation, manicures and pedicures, among others.
At the end of the visit, transfer to Guatemala City through Antigua Guatemala.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)
Local guide
Transport
Lunch and thermal circuit
Not included
Meals or services not mentioned
Activities
Thermalism (included)
Cultural visits (included)
Guided visits (included)
Notes
If you are staying in Zone 1, our only pickup point is at the Hotel Panamerican.
If you are staying on an airbnb, please go to the lobby of the nearest hotel and let us know your name.
Politica de Cancelaciones
FREE cancellation as long as the guest cancels at least 7 days before the trip