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Walking Tour to Understand Mayan Culture in Guatemala, Antigua.

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Walking Tour to Understand Mayan Culture in Guatemala, Antigua.

About this activity

Are you wondering if the colors in Mayan culture have a deep meaning or if the ornaments in the front side of the churches has something to do with Mayan spiritually? Well this tour will help you out to discover all these facts.

No matter if you are starting or finishing your trip in La Antigua this is the right place for you.

We start the tour at La Merced, I’ll take the time to put you in context about elements in Mayan spirituality and find them in the front side of the church, we will walk inside the church to keep discovering some other facts.

Visit Cerro La Cruz, why is this important? It is important because Mayans we practice our spirituality outdoors, here we will have a beautiful spiritual experience and connection with mother earth, learn how to set up a Mayan Altar, the meaning of the colors, the life of three, etc.

At Nim Pot we will take the time to discover important facts about the traditional clothe, languages, traditional dances, festival, and syncretism.

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 10 people
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Walking Tour In Antigua With Cali

Ages: Youth (10–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: The entire tour is done on foot.

Not included

  • Not included: In case you want to use a Tuc Tuc the price is not included.

Itinerary

  1. Iglesia de La Merced

    30 min Admission included

    Church visit

  2. Cerro de la Cruz

    30 min Admission included

    The travelers will learn about the history of the different displacements of the different cities of Guatemala, they will also learn about the Mayan cosmovision and the importance of the different elements in nature.

  3. Convento de las Capuchinas

    45 min Admission not included

    Visit to convent

  4. Arco de Santa Catalina

    20 min Admission included

    Visit to the Arch street

  5. Nim Po't Centro de Textiles Tradicionales

    20 min Admission included

    Visit to Nim Pot

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • We will meet in front of la Merced Church the yellow one.

End point

  • We will meet in front of la Merced Church the yellow one.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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Walking Tour to Understand Mayan Culture in Guatemala, Antigua.

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