Puerto Quetzal Culinary Tours: Taste Guatemala

You will spend the day with a cultural immersion visiting museums, markets and places of Guatemalan textiles such as the Museo Casa del Tejido Antiguo which has established itself as one of the main sites that has great information about Guatemalan textiles. Likewise, it is a valuable space where different pieces collected from the country's departments are exhibited. In addition, visitors can observe the Mayan quality and diversity.

We are going to explore the Antigua Guatemala Market (we will learn about the history of the grains, vegetables and fruits). The main foods that were in Mesoamerica before the Conquest were corn, beans, squash, cacao and chili and to remember a bit our past we will have the opportunity to be in touch with local people and will learn how to make tortillas that is made of corn. Continuing our experience we will taste local dishes and we will know about its history, we will have the opportunity to meet the most important dishes for the Guatemala Gastronomy, These creations of culinary art were born during the sixteenth century and represent the fusion of pre-Columbian cuisine with ingredients of Hispanic Arabic origin. Most of the dishes are made with Vegetables, meats and spices. Also we will have the opportunity to taste an icon dish of Antigua Guatemala, well known for its peculiar flavor and ingredients that make it up.

our tour is unique because it permits you to live an experience like few others by exploring a drive thru zoo considered an animal sanctuary full of multiple species from Africa among them: giraffes, hippos, rhinos, etc. They live in open habitat while you can appreciate them comfortably from an air conditioned vehicle. An impressive experience to appreciate the animal and vegetable kingdom immersed in the country.

See the sights of Antigua City, shopping, volcanoes, and colonial architecture during this 6-hour tour. Get you onboard your air-conditioned transportation at the port and your exploration of Guatemala begins. As you head towards Antigua City, your guide will give you interesting information about the city and its native Guatemala, its culture, and history. You will pass the beautiful countryside with views of the famous volcanoes. During this excursion, you will have a lot of photo opportunities

Our transfer may suit you if you would like to explore on your own. It consists of a minivan ride from the ship to Antigua. You will receive a map of Antigua with relevant information. It takes a scenic 90-minutes narrated drive through Guatemala's Pacific Plains with Magnificent views of volcanoes, cattle farms and sugar cane plantations to get to Antigua. Upon arrival to the UNESCO's World Heritage Site of Antigua Guatemala go on your own to explore the Monument City's streets, churches, monasteries, museums and stores. You will be dropped off at a convenient location and our Guests Escort advises of the pick-up return time. Our service permits independent travelers to have transportation only. Bilingual staff informs of all sorts of activities you can do while visiting a Premium Destination of the Country. Return to Puerto Quetzal an hour before cruise ships' departure time.  

Welcome to Guatemala! In the south of Guatemala there is a good hotspot to bird watching this is known like El paredon. You can have a good experience on the mangrove through our expert guide and a local guide will paddle you through the mangroves helping you spot resident, regional endemic and migratory birds and local wildlife.

You will depart  from Puerto Quetzal to La Antigua Guatemala. Once there, you will visit the Jade Factory and Museum and see the city's most important sights by bus.

On this trip, we want to take you to know the Guatemalan culture differently. You will get to know this ancient culture closely through the Mayan natives who live in the region. Their cosmovision and way of seeing life are unique. In addition, they embody that worldview and their thoughts in their traditional outfits. We want to show you the meaning of each color, each figure, and that you marvel at these works of art, which often take up to 6 months working full time to finish a single piece. You will discover an entire world of colors and designs. Mayan textiles have been woven for Centuries the traditional way. And at present time is impressive to admire how they have evolved in colors and designs becoming real Masterpieces.

We will depart to the Heritage City of Antigua Guatemala as soon as you leave the cruise ship. Get amazed by its warm and lovely people, their traditions, the combination of indigenous people from around the country, and visitors from around the world. This city of almost 500 years will impress you with its colonial architecture, nice gardens, attractive shops, and all the history behind the beautiful landscapes and monuments. The tour will be interactive. We´ll share important information and give you enough time to take pictures and shop around.