Central American Colonial Route

Reception at the airport and transfer to our hotel in Guatemala City. Accommodation.

Breakfast. We will head to the Guatemalan highlands toward the town of Chichicastenango, where we will visit one of the most renowned indigenous markets in all of Latin America. This day we will have an experiential activity, conducting a corn workshop with local women, the staple food of Guatemala. After the workshop we will continue toward Lake Atitlán, which Huxley said was the most beautiful in the world. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Today we will take a boat to visit two of the twelve towns surrounding this beautiful lake. We will discover the Tzutuhil town of San Juan La Laguna, characterized by the harmony in which its inhabitants coexist with nature and culture. We will continue toward Santiago Atitlán, a town inhabited by Tzutuhil indigenous people who live from fishing and crafts, though they are better known as worshippers of a Mayan-Catholic deity they call Maximón. Accommodation.

Breakfast. We will head toward the city of Antigua Guatemala. Along the way, we will visit the archaeological site of Iximché, ancient capital of the Cakchiquel Mayan kingdom. Upon arrival in Antigua, we will visit this colonial city declared a World Heritage Site, exploring its main streets and monuments. Accommodation.

Breakfast. We will have a free day to enjoy Antigua, walking through its cobblestone streets, appreciating its ancient architectural styles, or resting at the hotel facilities. As an optional activity, during the morning, we recommend taking an excursion to Volcán Pacaya. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Departure toward El Salvador, a country considered Central America's best-kept secret. After immigration procedures, arrival at the Tazumal archaeological site, the most important Mayan ceremonial center in El Salvador. We will continue toward Santa Ana, the second most important city in the country. We will visit its charming historic center, the national theater, the central plaza, and the Gothic-style cathedral. After the visit, we continue toward Suchitoto. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Today we will take a walking tour through Suchitoto, visiting its beautiful cobblestone streets, art galleries, craft shops, its central park, and the Church of Santa Lucia. Free afternoon for optional activities such as an indigo workshop or a boat ride on Lake Suchitlán. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Very early in the morning, departure toward the port of La Unión, where we will board a boat to navigate the Gulf of Fonseca. During the journey we will appreciate imposing volcanoes, artisanal fishing villages, and the exotic flora and fauna of the region. Arrival in Potosí, Nicaragua, after immigration procedures, continuation to León. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Visit to this wonderful colonial city, birthplace of intellectual Rubén Darío. We will visit La Iglesia de La Recolección, El Calvario, and the largest cathedral in Central America, where the poet is buried. Free afternoon. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Departure toward Masaya, known as the city of flowers. We will visit the Volcán Masaya National Park, the market, and end our visit at the viewpoint. Lunch included. In the afternoon we will continue to Granada, the first city founded in the Western Hemisphere, by Francisco Hernández de Córdoba. Accommodation.

Breakfast. In the morning, we will enjoy a boat tour through the isletas of Central America's largest lake, where we will have the opportunity to observe a large variety of local and migratory birds visiting this natural beauty. Free afternoon to visit the city of Granada on your own and discover the secrets of this colonial jewel. Accommodation.

Breakfast. Free time until transfer to the airport to board your international flight, ending our services.