MYSTERIES OF THE MAYAN WORLD

Arrival at La Aurora International Airport for assistance and transfer to Antigua Guatemala. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Visit one of the most important cities of the colonial period in the Americas; upon arrival, visit the Santa Catalina Arch, the Plaza de Armas, La Merced Church, and the Cathedral. After the tour, enjoy some free time. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. Early departure for the Chichicastenango market, located in the Guatemalan central highlands and renowned for its colorful market and displays of Mayan ceremonies (though these are not always visible, as they depend on local activities). Visit the Church of Santo Tomás. Later, depart for Lake Atitlán—surrounded by the Atitlán, Tolimán, and San Pedro volcanoes—where the crystal-clear waters reflect the lake's natural beauty. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Panajachel. Afterward, transfer to the hotel for check-in.

Breakfast. At 8:00 AM, we will board a boat for a 30-minute ride to the village of San Juan La Laguna. Upon arrival, we will take a walk to visit the street famous for its murals, hats, and parasols. Next, we will head to the chocolate cooperative to see how chocolate is made, followed by a visit to the textile cooperative, where we will be shown the process of creating dyes for these beautiful fabrics. We will also learn about the production of coffee, honey, oil paintings, and craft beer. At a convenient time, we will return to Panajachel by boat (a 30-minute trip), and in the afternoon, we will transfer to Guatemala City for our overnight stay.

A boxed breakfast will be provided at the hotel reception. At 04:00, you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Mundo Maya International Airport. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the Tikal Archaeological Site—the most important site in the Maya world; its name means "Place of Voices," and it was built during the Maya Classic period.

Upon arriving at the Tikal Archaeological Site, our guide will show you a scale model of the temple and acropolis complex. You will visit Complexes Q and R, then proceed to the Central Acropolis, Temple I ("The Great Jaguar"), and Temple II ("Temple of the Masks"—with the former considered one of the most important structures in the complex). You will also visit the Lost World (Mundo Perdido) complex (time permitting) before returning to the Visitor Center in the afternoon for lunch. Afterward, you will be transferred to your hotel for your overnight stay.

Breakfast. At the scheduled time, depart for the Yaxhá archaeological site. Upon arrival at Yaxhá—an ancient ceremonial center and city of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization—we will see evidence of Teotihuacan influence in the architecture and stelae. The site features the only twin-pyramid complex outside of Tikal, also known as the Plaza of the Stelae. Lunch. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for the return flight to Guatemala City. Overnight stay at the selected hotel in Guatemala City.

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for the return flight home.