Iximché: Tour of the Maya Archaeological Park

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Mayan city of the 16th and 16th century — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: JAGUAR TRAVELS

Ages: Infants (1–4 years) · Children (7–12 years) · Youth (13–18 years) · Adults (21–59 years) · Seniors (60–89 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transport
Included: Tour guide.
Included: Entry

Not included

Not included: Feeding.
Not included: Tips

Itinerary

Guatemala City

Passing by

08:00 a.m. Departure from Guatemala City.
Antigua

Passing by

09:00 a.m. Departure from Antigua Guatemala
Iximche

one hour Admission included

Tour the site observing: Ceremonial squares, Pyramid temples, Stone palaces, Two Mayan ball fields.

The Mayan city Iximché safeguards Mayan history and spirituality, exploring the well-preserved vestiges in a natural environment. The tour is accessible, brief and enriched by the possibility of witnessing living ceremonies that maintain the cultural legacy of the Kaqchikel people.
Chimaltenango

one hour

Stop en route for lunch.
Tecpan

Passing by

Tecpán is a municipality with a young, rapidly growing population and a strong indigenous Kaqchikel identity, making it a key cultural and demographic center in the central highlands of Guatemala.