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Seeking for wonderful views and half day activities to do with your friends, family or by yourself? Altamira is located up in the hill called El Hato and provides the perfect picture spot, with the famous giant hand that holds you over the valley of Antigua Guatemala, which original name is Panchoy Valley, surrounded by 3 volcanoes.
The Golden Giant Hand, Giant Joey, Carlos and Jeffrey are the most attractive and impressive structures in Altamira. Giant Jeffrey is guardian of Panchoy Valley, inspiring travelers to appreciate and preserve the home. It represents a kid who raises his hand towards the sky to elevate the dreams of all visitors, it has a length of 20 meters. Giant Joey is located at the bottom next to a small plane, he is the guardian of Agua, Fuego and Acatenango Volcanoes.
Every single step has a story to discover and share, with motivational quotes and some characterized with little humor, let the atmosphere inspire you.
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Meeting and pickup
Find us between the Santa Catarina arch and Las Capuchinas Convent. The Columbus Guatemala Travel Team will be waiting for you at Casa Mandarina, a colonial co-working with yellow facade. When you arrive, discover Kaldi & Kapra, our favorite Coffee House and finally go to office No 8
Itinerary
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Your instructor will be waiting for you outside Casa de la Mandarina, a charming colonial-style coworking space with a distinctive yellow facade that’s easy to spot. Once you arrive, you’ll receive a detailed safety briefing and clear instructions on how to operate your ATV. The instructor will also provide all the necessary safety equipment to ensure you feel comfortable and confident before setting off. After everything is explained and you’re properly geared up, you’ll begin your exciting ATV adventure departing from Antigua Guatemala
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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This exciting adventure begins at 9:00 AM, accompanied at all times by a professional instructor who ensures safety and provides guidance throughout the tour. Starting from the colonial center of Antigua Guatemala, we head north/northeast toward Candelaria and continue on to Santa Lucía Milpas Altas, passing through agricultural landscapes and small local communities. The journey continues through areas such as Las Cañas, where steep roads and sharp turns dominate the terrain. We then ascend to the Cerro de la Cruz, one of the most iconic viewpoints, where you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the city and its surrounding volcanoes. From there, the route climbs further through the village of El Hato, mostly along dirt roads with curves and inclines, until finally arriving at the Natural Park.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Once in the Natural Park You will have approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes of free time to enjoy the activities. Altamira offers a variety of fun attractions, including a restaurant where you can enjoy local dishes and refreshments, a bike zip-line that lets you glide safely over scenic areas, an exciting go-kart track perfect for racing with friends or family, which can be paid for directly at the park if you choose to participate; Creative wooden sculptures crafted for taking memorable pictures: Giant Jeffrey is guardian of Panchoy Valley, inspiring travelers to appreciate and preserve our home. It represents a kid who raises his hand towards the sky to elevate the dreams of all visitors, it has a length of 20 meters. After exploring the park, we'll return to the ATVs and get ready to go back to Antigua
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Once you have enjoyed this beautiful park, we will return to Antigua Guatemala by ATV, taking the same scenic route back.
45 minutes • 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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