Discover The Last Mayan City: Iximche. Shore Excursion with Lunch
Overview
This tour is tailormade for cruise ship passengers. We will pick you up at Puerto Quetzal Pacific Ocean Cruise Port or at Marina Pez Vela as soon as the ship embarks.
Iximche is a fascinating place. This was one of the main Mayan cities visited by the Spaniards in 1524, declared the first capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala.
You will be able to see the old pyramids built by the Maya, and some of the most active Ceremonial Altars where contemporary Maya use to perform ancient rituals and burn offerings to their ancestors.We will get you back on time before the cruise sets sail.
Iximche is a fascinating place. This was one of the main Mayan cities visited by the Spaniards in 1524, declared the first capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala.
You will be able to see the old pyramids built by the Maya, and some of the most active Ceremonial Altars where contemporary Maya use to perform ancient rituals and burn offerings to their ancestors.We will get you back on time before the cruise sets sail.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Port Pick Up & Drop Off
- Certified Tour Guide
- Entrance Fee to the Mayan City of Iximche
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Iximche
- Entry/Admission - Pueblo Real Tecpán
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Puerto Quetzal, Puerto Quetzal, Escuintla Department
We will start this tour immediately after picking up all our passengers at the cruise ports, either Puerto Quetzal or Marina Pez Vela. We will take advantage of the time on the road explaining all the interesting facts about Guatemala and its vibrant culture. Getting to Iximché will take us 2 and a half hours. During the trip you will see many different landscapes, you will go from hot to cold as we will go to the highlands. Enjoy the road.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Iximche, P2P3+G36, Tecpán Guatemala, Guatemala
After our time on the road, we will arrive at the Mayan city of Iximché. This was the last Mayan city in Guatemala before the coming of the Spanish conquerors. Get ready to know its history full of wars, conquests, betrayals, kings, and more. You will be accompanied all the time by a tour guide specialized in archeology and history, so rest assured that all the questions you may have will be answered.
This site is frequently visited by people of Mayan descent to carry out different ceremonies. They can be ceremonies of a petition, gratitude, etc. If we are lucky and if the local people allow it, we will be able to witness a Mayan ceremony.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pueblo Real Tecpán, P2PP+35F, Tecpán Guatemala, Guatemala
After a perfect visit full of history, we will go to Pueblo Real in Tecpán so you can enjoy a delicious lunch. Enjoy your free time and eat deliciously. Then we will head back to Puerto Quetzal back to your cruise ship.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Puerto Quetzal, Puerto Quetzal, Escuintla Department
At the end of the tour and after lunch we will take you back to your cruise. Take the time to rest and enjoy the views of the landscapes.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Puerto Quetzal, Puerto Quetzal, Escuintla Department
We will start this tour immediately after picking up all our passengers at the cruise ports, either Puerto Quetzal or Marina Pez Vela. We will take advantage of the time on the road explaining all the interesting facts about Guatemala and its vibrant culture. Getting to Iximché will take us 2 and a half hours. During the trip you will see many different landscapes, you will go from hot to cold as we will go to the highlands. Enjoy the road.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Iximche, P2P3+G36, Tecpán Guatemala, Guatemala
After our time on the road, we will arrive at the Mayan city of Iximché. This was the last Mayan city in Guatemala before the coming of the Spanish conquerors. Get ready to know its history full of wars, conquests, betrayals, kings, and more. You will be accompanied all the time by a tour guide specialized in archeology and history, so rest assured that all the questions you may have will be answered.
This site is frequently visited by people of Mayan descent to carry out different ceremonies. They can be ceremonies of a petition, gratitude, etc. If we are lucky and if the local people allow it, we will be able to witness a Mayan ceremony.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pueblo Real Tecpán, P2PP+35F, Tecpán Guatemala, Guatemala
After a perfect visit full of history, we will go to Pueblo Real in Tecpán so you can enjoy a delicious lunch. Enjoy your free time and eat deliciously. Then we will head back to Puerto Quetzal back to your cruise ship.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Puerto Quetzal, Puerto Quetzal, Escuintla Department
At the end of the tour and after lunch we will take you back to your cruise. Take the time to rest and enjoy the views of the landscapes.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- All our vehicles are being sanitized and cleaned on a daily basis. Please feel safe with our staff, we are taking all the appropriate measurements for your and our safety.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Ken_Y
March 2023
The tour was amazing, Ruben was an excellent guide full of information. The driver Miguel was a safe driver with all the crazy drivers around. Highly recommended best tour of our cruise!
The tour was amazing, Ruben was an excellent guide full of information. The driver Miguel was a safe driver with all the crazy drivers around. Highly recommended best tour of our cruise!