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The giant kite festival is connected with the Mayan kaqchikel heritage from Santiago and Sumpango Sacatepequez through generation. This time you will have the chance to explore the festival with me, a local Mayan kaqchikel guide. During our visit I will help you to understand the connection of the Mayan spirituality and cosmovision/worldview expressed in the giant kites, also, you will have the chance to understand more about Mayan kaqchikel culture and all traditions related with the day of the dead.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point at the Central Park of Antigua in front of the city hall.
Itinerary
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We will visit Santiago Sacatepequez and Sumpango sacatepequez to enjoy both giant kite festivals, we will walk through the cemeteries, principal streets of each town. 7:30 am Meeting point: Central Park Antigua Guatemala 8:00 am Heading to Santiago Sacatepequez 9:30 am Enjoy the kite festival in Santiago Sacatepequez, explore the cemetery and principal streets. 11:30 am heading to Sumpango Sacatepequez (both towns are relatively closer, but for the festival we may find some traffic) 1:00 pm Estimated arriving time to the football field to enjoy the kite festival in Sumpango, 3:00 pm Heading to the cemetery of Sumpango 4:30 pm Heading to the parking lot 5:00 pm Going back to La Antigua
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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.
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