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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.
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Meeting and pickup
We offer pickup from all hotels and Airbnbs in Antigua Guatemala. If you are staying in a nearby town (such as San Pedro Las Huertas, Ciudad Vieja, Santa Ana, etc.), we kindly ask you to meet us at Café Condesa, located on the Main Square of Antigua Guatemala. This helps us ensure a smooth and timely start for everyone. If you're unsure whether your location qualifies for pickup, feel free to contact us after booking Please note: We do not offer hotel pickup from the following nearby towns: 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 Lucía Milpas Altas, or San Bartolomé Milpas Altas. If you are staying in one of these areas, please meet our driver at our designated meeting point: Café Condesa, on the Main Square of Antigua Guatemala. Coming from Guatemala City? We can coordinate a pickup from Zones 9, 10, or 13 for an additional fee. Please contact us in advance to arrange this.
Located at the Main Square of Antigua Guatemala.
The tour ends at the Main Square of Antigua Guatemala
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1Sitio Arqueológico Iximche
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 included
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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.
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