Top 25 things to do in Antigua
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011. Guatemalan Cooking Class & Market Tour
5.0· 248 reviews4 hoursFrom₹8,284/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationYou´ll discover the unique flavors of the local cooking while learning about traditional ways of life. As part of this class, you will visit a local market, choose exotic ingredients, and learn to cook 5 typical dishes. (3 main dishes and 2 complements) We will bring you to the local market where you can sample a lot of the exotic fruits. Maybe you had no clue what half the fruits were. Without a local guide, you would’ve missed out on so many food opportunities! If you are interested in Private options contact directly the supplier.
022. Coffee Tour in Antigua Guatemala
5.0· 88 reviews4 hoursFrom₹3,898/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationIf you’re looking for a coffee tour that will deepen your knowledge and expose you to interact with local communities off-the-beaten-path, this is for you. The tours take place in the community of San Miguel Escobar in the outskirts of Antigua (20 or 30 minutes) where the coffee growers will lead you through their fields, explain the work behind cultivating coffee, walk you through each processing step from bean to brew, and finish the tour by joining you for a coffee in their home. Along the way, you’ll learn more than just the process behind coffee--you’ll have authentic and transparent conversations with small-scale producers to hear firsthand about their obstacles, triumphs, and goals as coffee growers and experience their persisting enthusiasm and dedication to the coffee industry.
033. Pacaya Volcano Hike and Pizza Experience
5.0· 3 reviews6 hoursFrom₹17,055/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationNot only do you visit the volcano, you live a unique experience, you are accompanied by accredited local guides who know every trail, history of the place. Experiences include interpretive stops, contact with nature, and unique activities such as cooking pizza and marshmallows overlooking the volcano.
044. Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class in Antigua
5.0· 505 reviewsFrom₹8,751/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationCuscun is a cooking school & a tour operator, focusing on authentic experiences in Antigua Guatemala, Jocotenango. With us, you can learn more about Guatemalan food, culture, traditions and everyday life. We offer custom made cooking classes, evening street food tours and off-the-grid tours around the city of Antigua. With us, you will taste the true and traditional flavors of Guatemala. We are locals. We support the locals. We love what we do. Our mission is to pass our passion to our guests and make them feel part of our Guatemalan family.
055. Antigua ATV Mountain Adventure
4.9· 393 reviewsFrom₹6,724/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationDiscover the best of Antigua on this ATV tour! We start at the famous Cerro de la Cruz, offering incredible views of the city and surrounding volcanoes. Then, we head to El Hato, where we park our ATVs and hop on a 4x4 truck that takes us up to Hobbitenango, a magical eco-park inspired by The Lord of the Rings. After enjoying the views and activities, we ride the truck back down to El Hato, get back on our ATVs, and continue to San Juan del Obispo. There, we visit an artisanal chocolate, wine, and honey factory. Stunning views, local culture, and adventure all in one tour!
066. Antigua ATV Coffee Tour
4.9· 415 reviews3 hoursFrom₹5,165/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationDuring this tour we visit a local coffee plantation located in the nearby city of Jocotenango. From the office you will follow a local guide on the ATV’s for about a 15 minute ride to the coffee plantation “La Azotea” located in city of Jocotenango. Once at La Azotea, you will receive a bilingual tour of the plantation where you are able to learn and see the various processes of the coffee producing, making, and packaging that goes into serving a good cup of coffee. The coffee tour in the plantation lasts about 1 hour once finished you will walk around the plantation with the local guide to see check out the plants and you could also grab a drink or snack. Once finished at the plantation you will hop back on the ATVs and head over to "El Cerro de la Cruz" to visit one of Antigua’s most well-known and visited landmarks. After getting a close-up bird’s eye view of the colonial city, we hop back on the vehicles and head back to our office.
077. Carve your own jade piece in Antigua!
4.9· 417 reviews2 hoursFrom₹6,724/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationYou will put to work your creativity by designing, cutting and carving your own jewel of Jade. You will be guided by one of our expert jade carvers so you can take home a unique creation, made with your hands. You will take with you a piece of our land and our culture. An incredible and unique experience, you can not miss! We await for you.
088. Antigua Sky High Adventure
4.9· 142 reviews5 hoursFrom₹6,335/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationThis unique adventure takes you to three mountain tops on the north side of Antigua, Guatemala. Our first stop is Cerro de la Cruz, sitting at 5,000 ft. above sea level, one of the city’s most iconic viewpoints. From here, enjoy breathtaking aerial views of colonial Antigua, the surrounding villages, volcanoes, and lush valley landscapes. Next, we head up El Hato Mountain, where you can relax at local spots offering drinks and snacks while soaking in the peaceful natural setting. Our final stop is Alta Mira, a unique eco-park at 7,600 ft. We take a short hike to scenic viewpoints, visit the famous “HANDS,” explore wooded trails, and capture unforgettable photos with the giant sculptures around the park. Optional activities like the bicycle canopy are available for an additional cost. After enjoying food, drinks, and incredible views, we return to Antigua.
099. Pacaya Volcano ATV Tour
4.9· 272 reviews8 hoursFrom₹12,182/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationThe Pacaya Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in Guatemala, with a height of approximately 2,500 meters above sea level. The environment is made up of wet forests and rocks. It has stunning views of the Calderas Lagoon which we visit from the seat of our ATVs and three other volcanoes: Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango. On our unique Adventure we will take ATVs from San Vicente Pacaya to various areas near and around the Pacaya Volcano. We will go on various trails to some of the villages located at the base of the volcano, where we are able to hike up the side of the volcano on top of the petrified lava flow as high as you are able to go. Throughout the tour we will be able to admire different views of the volcanoes and drive through some of the villages. We will drive through different off road trails, and we will even take some time to drive on the volcanic sand and lava fields inside of a private plantation. We DO NOT go to the San Vicente Pacaya National park.
1010. Discover Chocolate Making in Antigua Guatemala
4.9· 49 reviews1.5 hoursFrom₹2,436/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationThe workshop is made to be fun and interactive. We want people to enjoy learning about guatemalan culture and the history of cacao. The chocolate is high quality and natural. We only use cacao, cacao butter and sugar. We also have a cafeteria where you can enjoy traditional food while you wait for your chocolate to freeze. There is also a beautiful garden to enjoy a hot chocolate o coffee.
1111. Antigua ATV Sunset Tour
4.9· 563 reviewsFrom₹6,335/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationThis is the best activity you can do in the afternoon in Antigua. This tour will take you to 3 mountain tops with incredible views of the city, valley, and volcanoes near and around Antigua. Our first stop is ¨El Cerro de la Cruz ¨ Antigua’s famous lookout point known as ¨The Cross¨. After getting a close-up aerial view of the colonial city, we hop back on the vehicles and head up the El Hato Mountain towards our Second stop. We arrive at our parking lot in El Hato where we hop into our 4*4 pick-up truck which takes us to the ¨HOBBITENANGO¨. This is a lord of the rings themed Eco-Park where we catch the Sunset and are able to enjoy some food, drinks, and games. Here we will go up the hill and sightsee, enjoy great views and various activities in this enchanted little forest. Once, finished we will head back down the mountain where if you are hungry we can grab some food and drinks at a Guatemalan restaurant located on the side of the mountain called El Tambor.
1212. Lake Atitlan Day Tour From Antigua
4.9· 225 reviews10 hoursFrom₹14,131/ personFree cancellationInstant confirmationLikely to sell outLake Atitlan is one of the most beautiful destination in Guatemala. You cannot miss this place. This day tour is ideal if you want to experience culture and nature in one activity. Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Antigua to take you in a 2:30 hour drive to the beautiful highlands of Guatemala. This transfer is private an exclusively for you and your family or friends. This transportation mode gives the opportunity to stop along the road at couple of places that are worth visiting, such as the lake's viewpoint. Our tour guide is a local Mayan inhabitant that will share with you his knowledge as a certified guide but also his experience in life as a Mayan descendent.
