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The first of November is known as All Saints' Day here in Guatemala. To celebrate, giant tissue paper kites are hand-made and raised in a small town close to Antigua, Guatemala.
TOUR: We will depart from a central meeting point in Antigua at approximately 9:30am. Upon arrival in Sumpango, we will take a guided walk through the cemetery where you will see and feel the celebratory atmosphere as loved ones join together to remember their deceased family members. Your certified tour guide will explain the significance of the sights, sounds, and smells! Next, we will head to the festival grounds, where you can watch the giant kites being raised on display. Join us for an explanation of the meaning behind the kites, and enjoy the views, the festival food, the music, and the culture in this significant, unique and beautiful festival. We recommend you bring sun protection as the sun is strong and the day is long! We depart around 2:30pm and will arrive back in Antigua at 4pm.
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Meeting and pickup
We will meet at the intersection of 5a Avenida Sur and 8a Calle, near Porta Hotel, where there is an old church called "Iglesia San Jose El Viejo".
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Guests will be transported to the location of the "Festival de Barriletes Gigantes" (Giant Kite Festival). We will do a guided walk of the cemetery where families come to celebrate and remember the lives of their loved ones who have passed. Then we head up a small hill to the festival grounds, where you will see the most amazing works of art, the giant kites, raised and put on display. Your guide will explain the cultural significance of the flying of the kites on what is known as All Saints Day. You will learn about the traditions that take place on this day, enjoy the festival, watch the raising of the kites, and you can shop or try festival food if you wish!
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The transfer takes approximatley 1 hour in each direction.
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The transfer takes approximatley 1 hour in each direction.
- The site can be very hot (little shade), and dusty. We suggest sun protection and rain protection just in case.
- We have two versions of this product - 1. Guided tour (leaving 930am, returning around 4pm to Antigua, includes guide, transfers, explanation of the kite festival and cemetery, cultural traditions, etc). 2. Transfers only, leaving at 8am and returning 2pm, or 10am and returning at 5pm.
- Please ensure you choose the correct version of the product you'd like.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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