GREAT ROUTE OF GUATEMALA

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

Breakfast. Departure for the Quiriguá Archaeological Site, located on the banks of the Motagua River. The park features a complex of sandstone-carved 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 toward Río Dulce. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. Departure by boat to visit the Garifuna town of Livingston, known for its reggae and *punta* music, coconut bread, and other characteristic elements of its culture. The journey continues by boat upstream, offering views of lush vegetation and a natural canyon. The boat will navigate through the waterways. The trip proceeds toward Río Dulce, including a panoramic tour of the Castillo de San Felipe de Lara—a fortress built by the Spanish in the 17th century to prevent the looting of warehouses located along the lakeshore. Afterward, the journey continues toward Flores. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. Transfer to the Tikal Archaeological Site—the most significant site in the Maya world, whose name means “Place of Voices.” Upon arrival, 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”). If time permits, you will also visit the “Lost World” (Mundo Perdido) complex. In the afternoon, you will return to the Visitor Center for lunch. Afterward, you will be transferred to your hotel in Flores for your overnight stay.

Breakfast. Departure for Cobán, with a stop en route to visit the Candelaria Caves—one of the most impressive cave systems in Guatemala. Continue to Cobán. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. Departure for Semuc Champey, located in the municipality of Lanquín, on the Cahabón River. The site features a natural stone bridge approximately 500 meters long, beneath which the river flows. On top of this bridge, natural pools of various sizes and shades of water have formed. Access is provided via a 4x4 vehicle, with a travel time of approximately 10 minutes each way. At an appropriate time, return to Cobán for overnight accommodation.

Breakfast. Departure for Purulhá to visit the Quetzal Biotope, a protected area of ​​approximately 1,175 hectares, consisting of cloud forest and mountains that reach an elevation of around 2,300 meters above sea level. Continue to Guatemala City. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. Early departure for the Chichicastenango market, located in the central Guatemalan highlands and renowned for its colorful market. There may be an opportunity to observe Mayan ceremonies, depending on local activities. Visit the Church of Santo Tomás. Continue toward Lake Atitlán, which is surrounded by the Atitlán, Tolimán, and San Pedro volcanoes. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Panajachel, then transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Breakfast. At 8:00 a.m., depart by boat for an approximately 30-minute journey to San Juan La Laguna. Enjoy a walking tour, including a visit to the street famous for its murals, hats, and parasols. Explore a chocolate cooperative and a textile cooperative, where the process of creating natural dyes is demonstrated. You will also learn about the production of coffee, honey, oil paintings, and craft beer. Return to Panajachel by boat, followed by an afternoon transfer to Antigua Guatemala for your overnight stay.

Breakfast. Visit to Antigua Guatemala, one of the most important cities during the colonial period in the Americas. Tour of the Santa Catalina Arch, the Main Square (Plaza de Armas), La Merced Church, and the Cathedral. Afterward, free time. Overnight stay.

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your flight home.