THE CARIBBEAN, LEGENDS, AND THE MAYAN WORLD

Arrival at La Aurora International Airport for assistance and transfer to the hotel in Guatemala City for accommodation.

Breakfast. Departure for the Quiriguá Archaeological Site, located on the banks of the Motagua River. The park features a complex of sandstone stelae—including the tallest stela in the entire Maya world, standing over 10.60 meters high—as well as zoomorphic figures dating back to the Maya Classic period. Continue to Río Dulce. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. Transfer to Río Dulce. Boat departure to visit Livingston, a town of Garifuna origin known for its reggae and *punta* music, coconut bread, and more. We continue by boat upriver, taking in the lush vegetation and a natural canyon. The boat will navigate through the waterways as we proceed toward Río Dulce, followed by a scenic tour of the Castillo de San Felipe de Lara—a fortress built by the Spanish in the 17th century to protect their lakeside warehouses from looting. Later, we continue to the city of Flores. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. Transfer to the Tikal Archaeological Site, the most significant site in the Mayan world. Its name means “Place of Voices,” and it was built during the Classic period of the Maya civilization. Upon arrival at the Tikal Archaeological Site, your guide will show you a scale model of the temple and acropolis complex. You will visit Complexes Q and R, then continue to the Central Acropolis, Temple I (“The Great Jaguar”), and Temple II (“Temple of the Masks”)—the former being one of the most important structures in the complex. You will also visit the “Lost World” (Mundo Perdido) area (time permitting), and in the afternoon, return to the Visitor Center for lunch. At an appropriate time, you will be transferred to Mundo Maya Airport for your return flight to Guatemala City. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Guatemala City for your overnight stay.

Breakfast. Early departure for the Chichicastenango market, located in the central Guatemalan highlands—a site renowned for its colorful market and the occasional performance of Mayan ceremonies (these are not guaranteed, as they depend on local activities). Visit the Church of Santo Tomás. At an appropriate time, depart for Lake Atitlán, which is surrounded by three volcanoes—Atitlán, Tolimán, and San Pedro—with its crystal-clear waters reflecting the lake's natural beauty. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Panajachel. Afterward, transfer to your hotel for check-in.

Breakfast. At 8:00 AM, we will board a boat for a 30-minute trip to the town 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 a chocolate cooperative to see how chocolate is made, followed by a visit to a textile cooperative, where we will learn about the creation of the dyes used for their beautiful fabrics. We will also explore the production processes for coffee, honey, oil paintings, and craft beer. At an appropriate time, we will return to Panajachel by boat (a 30-minute journey), and in the afternoon, we will transfer to Antigua Guatemala for our overnight stay.

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

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your flight home.