Things to Do in
Santo Tomas de Castilla

You´ll discover the unique flavors of the local cooking while learning about traditional ways of life. As part of this class, you will visit a local market, choose exotic ingredients, and learn to cook 5 typical dishes. (3 main dishes and 2 complements) We will bring you to the local market where you can sample a lot of the exotic fruits. Maybe you had no clue what half the fruits were. Without a local guide, you would’ve missed out on so many food opportunities! If you are interested in Private options contact directly the supplier.

Coffee Tour Experience Begin your journey in the charming town of San Pedro Las Huertas, where we’ll visit the central park and observe the traditional pila (public laundry), still used daily by local families. From there, we walk toward the foothills of the majestic Agua Volcano, surrounded by lush landscapes and authentic rural life. Along the way, you’ll explore coffee plantations and also learn about other crops and wild plants that thrive in this fertile volcanic soil. With a local small-scale farmer, you’ll discover the artisanal process of coffee—from seed to cup—participating in every step. You’ll roast, grind, and finally taste a delicious cup of freshly brewed coffee that you helped prepare. To end the experience, you’ll have the unique opportunity to purchase coffee directly from the producer, supporting local families and sustainable community growth.

We will start our day in the historical center of Neive, a small medieval hilltop town. One of the towns of the Barbaresco wine area and one of Italy’s top 5 most beautiful hilltop villages. We will sit down in a caffè with a warm beverage of your choice and will go over the area with the local maps to give a better idea of the regions, the grapes, the winemaking process, and what we will be tasting throughout the day. From there we will take a beautiful drive through the the hilly roadways that are covered in vines that brings us to our first winery stop, where we will see the wine making process, talk about some family history, and a taste of some of the family’s most precious wines. After we will stop in a medieval village for lunch at a small local spot, before heading to our second winery visit. We will then after, head back to our meeting point where you will be free to enjoy an aperitivo or dinner after the tour. The start time is at 9.30 and the end time is at 17.00

Antigua and Guatemala City are connected by and excellent highway (30 Mls). Book safely and promptly your ground transfer from your hotel in Antigua to the airport with us. All our units are recent models, with A/C, reclinable seats, passenger insurance and GPS monitored. Morning traffic to enter Guatemala City is something to always have in mind. To calculate your pick up time, please take your flight´s departure time and consider 2 hours prior take off, please also add 1:30hrs “road time” for flights that leave from 5 to 7am or from 11am or later and 2hrs (road time) for flights that leave from 7am to 10am

Visit our organic, self-sustaining farm located just 15 minutes from the heart of Antigua! Here, you will roast, grind, brew and enjoy a cup of local Guatemalan coffee. Learn about fermentation and drying processes and experience our pulp remover in action during harvesting season. Explore our avocado plantation and make your own guacamole (seasonal) and corn tortillas. Discover the latest honey production technology and learn about the bees' critical role in food production. Learn about sustainable farming principles, including composting, fertilizing, and recycling. During the tour you will also meet the farms newest addition: Our chickens and ducks, producing organic eggs and natural fertilizer for all our plants and trees. Our passionate owner, fluent in English and Spanish, is deeply invested in the tour, offering an engaging and educational experience for all. Join us and learn about the (delicious!) benefits of organic farming! Bring a hat, sunscreen & insect repellent.

If you’re looking for a coffee tour that will deepen your knowledge and expose you to interact with local communities off-the-beaten-path, this is for you. The tours take place in the community of San Miguel Escobar in the outskirts of Antigua (20 or 30 minutes) where the coffee growers will lead you through their fields, explain the work behind cultivating coffee, walk you through each processing step from bean to brew, and finish the tour by joining you for a coffee in their home. Along the way, you’ll learn more than just the process behind coffee--you’ll have authentic and transparent conversations with small-scale producers to hear firsthand about their obstacles, triumphs, and goals as coffee growers and experience their persisting enthusiasm and dedication to the coffee industry.

Extensive tour, with enough time and flexibility, excellent for photographers Guaranteed departure, we operate only with 1 guest. If we go over 9 guests, we make 2 groups Premium tour visiting the best spots to photograph the monuments Hassle free entry fees, those are not included because price varies according to nationality and age, but available in advance, we pay those for you, then you reimburse our guide during the service. Excellent English-Spanish bilingual guide with deep knowledge of local history, flora and fauna and with a service attitude to give a meaning to each monument visited. Enough food included: water refill and lunch at Jaguar Inn Restaurant (chicken, gluten-free and vegan options) We will walk approximately 6 to 8 kilometers during this tour, but not consecutively. The longest walk between two stops is approximately 20 minutes. Bring your camera! We love taking photos, we will show you the best spots.

We will pick you up at your Hotel and the guide will take you around some beautifull towns around Antigua that you probably wouldn't visit without a local guide. There you will try incredible and unique street food dishes made by the locals themselves, each place will be a delicious surprise for you. You will learn about the history and culture of each town you visit. All locations are family businesses with unique recipes. Not recommend for vegetarian, vegans or gluten free.

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.

We present you Guatemala City the way you like it, by bike. You will get to know its green areas, monuments, history and current lifestyle in a flat and pleasant tour. 98% use of safe cycle paths in an environment of trees and nature.

Tikal Private tour during the day of Tikal from flores and Tikal Hotels. Is ideal for guest that want to learn about Tikal and The mayas taking time to talk, to ask questions, to photograph the piramyds and we follow your pace!.

What makes this activity stand out Authentic setting – You cook in the kitchen of a real Guatemalan family, not in a commercial cooking studio. Full cultural immersion – From a colorful chicken bus ride to visiting Antigua’s market, you experience daily life like a local. Hands-on cooking – Guests actively prepare Pepián, handmade tortillas, rice, and the traditional mole dessert. Family connection – Sharing a meal with the hosts creates a warm, memorable cultural exchange. All-in-one experience – Combines a market tour, fruit tasting, cooking class, dessert making, and local transport in one. Unforgettable memories – Learn recipes, take photos, and bring home flavors and stories from Guatemala.

Discover the vibrant birdlife around Antigua, Guatemala with Nighthawk Birding Tours! Choose from six unique, guided tours—through forests, coffee plantations, and hidden birding hotspots. Perfect for casual birdwatchers, photographers, and avid birders alike, our tours showcase hummingbirds, toucans, motmots, and other tropical species. Tours are usually private, ensuring a personalized experience, but smaller groups may occasionally be combined for shared adventures. Prices vary depending on tour and group size.

Step into the ancient world of the Maya on a shared day tour to Tikal departing from San Ignacio, Belize. Travel through the jungle, cross the border with ease, and explore one of Central America’s most impressive archaeological sites with a knowledgeable local guide. Wander along forest trails as you spot wildlife, stand beneath towering temples, and learn the stories behind Tikal’s powerful rulers and ceremonial plazas. This well-organized tour combines history, nature, and adventure, all at a relaxed pace that’s enjoyable for all ages.

Pepian is one of Guatemala emblematic dishes, however on this cooking experience, you will learn how to make the Mayan San Antonio Aguas Calientes recipe: An explosion of flavors thanks to Mayan techniques. A unique experience you won’t see at any restaurant or cooking school.

Private sunset tour of Tikal National Park with round-trip transportation from hotels in Flores and Tikal. You'll learn about Mayan history and culture, archaeology, flora and fauna, and see the sun set from the top of lost World piramid.

If you are a motorcycle enthusiast this is a great way to visit many places around the lake in just half a day.

If you are with your family of with a groups of friends and you want to make the Tikal Tour together with no one else in the group this is the special Tour for you. You will be in a all new van with a private guide only for you. We provide with snaks and water during the tour and a drink for lunch. We can manage times so once you make the booking we can talk about schedule change you may have ITINERARY 7 am We pick you up 9.30 am We get to Tikal 1.30 pm Guatemalan lunch (5 options meal) 4.30 pm Back to Flores

Its A private day-trip adventure to the Mayan Site Tikal where you’ll learn about the Mayas, Tikal, flora and Fauna. We will try to keep you away from the crowds and make you feel tikal is for yourself. What sets our tours apart from others is our dedication and love for our work and our empathetic approach towards guests. We strive to ensure that our tours exceed your expectations in every way, but especially in terms of experience and value. we strive to provide a VIP experience for everyone and hope that your time in Tikal Guatemala will be an experience of a lifetime.

Experience the flavors of Guatemala during a cooking lesson at the Santa Cruz Cooking Class. Learn to cook authentic Guatemalan dishes like Pepian and Tamalitos with a fantastic view of Lake Atitlan. Taste how Mayan culture and Spanish colonial influences blended in perfect harmony through food. Enjoy what you've prepared afterwards. Great for those who love to cook, fine dining, gourmet food, cultural sharing, experiential travel.

You will meet the Colonial City in deep, walking through Antigua Guatemala going to let you know about important places around you, even if you're short in time. The tour will help you in orientation to avoid getting lost easly. In addition you will learn about Guatemala. The guide is certified and is local, two things that support a nice experience in a foreign country.

I am a local wine maker and owner of a winery. I was born here in one of Italy's most famous wine regions in Piemonte. I offer private and personalized wine tours from Milan. My tours will give you the chance to explore some of Italy's most genuine and authentic wineries. I have turned my passion for making wine into teaching and sharing my love of wine with people from all over the world.

Our adventure starts at 6:00 am with our team picking you up at your hotel. The transportation service included in this tour is private, exclusively for you and your companion or group. All our vehicles are recent models with A/C, reclinable seats, and a cooler on board. The guide will accompany you along the tour to share the fascinating history and secrets of these destinations. The detailed itinerary goes as follows: 07:00 am - Antigua hotel pick up 09:30 am - Arrival at Chichicastenango and tour at the village visiting the following places: Market, churches and typical stores 12:30 pm - Tour ending and free time to have lunch (meal not included in price) 02:00 pm - Transfer from Chichicastenango to Iximche 03:30 pm - Arrival at Mayan ruins and tour 05:00 pm - Transfer from Iximche to Antigua Guatemala 06:30 pm - Arrival at Antigua

All inclusive Private day tour of Tikal National Park with round-trip transportation from the border of Belize. On this tour, you will learn about Mayan and Guatemalan history and culture, archaeology, and the region's flora and fauna. This tour is Ideal for guest who don’t want to have the hassle of making a line at tikal main gate of Tikal to for those that don’t want to be looking for good restaurants in Guatemala.

Private day tour of Yaxha National Park with round-trip transportation from the airport or hotels near Tikal & Flores. You will learn about Mayan and Guatemalan history and culture, archaeology, and the region's flora and fauna.

Explore the colorful villages that surround Antigua Guatemala on this immersive cultural tour. Travel through the valley and visit Chocojol Juyú for beautiful landscapes and Maya history, explore the weaving traditions of San Antonio Aguas Calientes, walk through the lively market of Ciudad Vieja, and enjoy the peaceful central parks of San Pedro Las Huertas and San Juan del Obispo. Learn about local chocolate production at La Sanjuanerita, taste artisanal cacao, and discover unique handmade crafts along the way. This tour offers an authentic experience of daily life, traditions, and culture beyond the city of Antigua. Perfect for travelers seeking a deeper connection to Guatemala’s heritage.

Together, we will explore Piedmontese culinary traditions through a Tuscan perspective, combining the techniques and flavors of two of Italy’s most renowned gastronomic regions. We will prepare traditional tajarin, ravioli del plin, and authentic Tuscan pici, following the original recipes. You will learn how to make two different types of fresh pasta dough: an egg-based dough for the Piedmontese pasta and an egg-free dough for the pici. Each preparation will introduce you to specific traditional techniques, from the delicate “plin” used to shape the ravioli to the hand-rolling technique used to make pici. The cooking class will also include a tasting of a selection of local wines. This is a unique opportunity to discover the roots and secrets of two extraordinary Italian culinary traditions, learning how to make the most of fresh ingredients and create dishes that tell the stories and express the authentic flavors of their regions.

Perfect tour for families or for you that want to Learn see everything of tikal and have the guide, vehicle just for you. This tour is perfect for those that wish to lear about the Mayas, flora, fauna etc when visiting this wonderful mayan Site Tikal. What sets our tours apart from others is our dedication and love for our work and our empathetic approach towards guests. We strive to ensure that our tours exceed your expectations in every way, but especially in terms of experience and value. we strive to provide a VIP experience for everyone and hope that your time in Tikal will be an experience of a lifetime.

this Ride is best option if you are planing to have a private transportation just for your couple or family, we pick you up at your hotel or airport in flores and we provide it as a round trip transportation on the Same day!. What set our tours apart from others is Our dedication and love for our work and our empathetic approach towards guests. Our cars are clean with a/cand they have good tires.

How do locals eat? On this food tour we’ll visit one of Guatemala’s biggest markets to taste some of our famous local “Antojitos” and see the variety and colors of fruits and vegetables on market days. Then a hands on experience of making your own criollo corn tortillas with a delicious traditional lunch.