Iximche Ruins Tour from Antigua
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Iximche – Capital of the Cakchiquel Maya at the time of the Spanish Conquest, and the first capital of Guatemala, founded by the spanish conquistador PEDRO DE ALVARADO. Is located about 2hrs away from Antigua Guatemala. Our local bilingual guide will meet you at the site, and the duration of the tour around iximche is about one hour and a half. The pick up time at your hotel is between 7:20am through 7:40 am. The tour ends back in Antigua Guatemala central park around 11:30am in Antigua.4 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 3
Inclusions & Exclusions
Local guide
Pickup from centrally located hotels in Antigua
Round-trip shared transfer
Profesional driver
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Food and drinks
Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities
Hotel drop-off, (The return is at the Central Park of Antigua, NOT TO THE HOTELS)
Ruins entrance fee Q50.00 p/p
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Discover the history of the ancient Mayan Civilization of Iximche. The site was ruled by the Kaqchikel from the 12th - 15th century. At the time of the Spanish conquest, Iximche was the second most important city in the Guatemalan Highlands, after the K'iche' capital at Q'umarkaj. The architecture of the site includes four Ceremonial Plazas surrounded by temples, structures up to 10m high and two ball courts. There's also a small Museum displaying sculptures and ceramics found at Iximche during the excavations (CLOSED ON MONDAY). This site is considered to be the first capital of Guatemala (founded by the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Alvarado).Our van will pick you up at your hotel between 7:20 am through 7:40 am. Our estimated time of arrival is around 9:00am, where our bilingual local guide will meet you to start the tour. He will begin by giving a general information of the site, and for this he will take you to the small museum, located at the entrance. From this point on, you will start to understand and learn how the Maya´s lived, and protected them from their enemies. Each plaza has its unique story, and each plaza gives you a glance on how their society was structured. The tour will be over around 11am in Antigua. 4 hours • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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If you are staying outside Antigua we can pick you up in front of Cafe Condesa at the Main Square of Antigua Guatemala. Please inform us if you will wait there.View Location
End point
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The tour ends in the Main Square of Antigua GuatemalaView Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- We pick up from any hotel or Airbnb in Antigua Guatemala. If you are staying in the surrounding towns we have settled as meeting point Cafe Condesa at the Main Square of Antigua Guatemala. Note that we don't pick up at Santa Ana, San Juan del Obispo, San Gaspar Vivar, San Pedro las Huertas, Ciudad Vieja, San Bartolomé Becerra, San Felipe de Jesús, Santa Catarina Bobadilla, Santa Lucia or San Bartolomé Milpas Altas. If you are staying here please meet our driver at our meeting point. If you want to join the tour but you are staying in Guatemala City we can coordinate to pick you up in zona 9, 10 or 13 (extra cost, please ask us!).
- Travelers will be picked up 10 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 3 people per booking is required
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket • You can bring snacks (Snacks and water not included) • Min of 3 people is required • The bus can pick you up between 7:20-7:40am, if the bus is delayed, please call us • Phones: +502 78322158 or 78324237 (Mon to Fri from 9am to 6pm) in other schedule call at +502 57001476 Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. SITE ENTRANCE FEE IS NOT INCLUDED (Q50.00 p/p) The tour is in English-SpanishCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Guatemala time to receive 100% refund.
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