Puerto Quetzal Colonial Antigua City Colors and Flavors Excursion

Description

• Round-trip transportation from your Puerto Quetzal cruise ship terminal!
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation!
• English-speaking certified cruise excursion guide!
• Complimentary bottled water!
  
• All entrance fees are included!
• Optional lunch can be added - see pricing option!
• Guests will visit 2 Guatemalan food restaurants and a Candy Store!

Come to discover the rich culture of Guatemala, explore, and enjoy the city and stores accompanied by a professional, English-speaking guide. You will meet with your guide just outside your Puerto Quetzal Cruise Terminal. Hop aboard the air-conditioned transport for a 90-minute scenic ride.

You can capture lovely views along the way of the local volcanoes as well as the lush rainforest and the hills of the countryside while your guide provides a professional narrative about the highlights of the area. Keep an eye out for the coffee farms dotting the hillsides along the way. Guatemala is the second largest producer of coffee in the world and you'll have the opportunity to try some out later in the day.

Then, once you are in the city itself, you will see many examples of wonderful Spanish Baroque architecture. Make sure to have your camera, you'll have lots of opportunities to capture the colors of Antigua City, which has earned a UNESCO World Heritage Site award and you'll understand the importance of the Guatemalan culinary heritage.

One of your stops would be the Capuchinas Convent, its construction began in 1731 and it was officially opened in 1736. The "retirement tower" has a circular shape and it was unique in colonial times. After the earthquake in 1773, the convent was closed and the building has had different usage, nowadays it's a museum. Then you will continue walking through the streets of Antigua to reach 2 restaurants where you'll taste 5 amazing Guatemalan dishes: 2 stews, 2 side dishes, and 1 dessert. An example of what you will taste is Pepian and Jocon. During your time at the restaurants, you'll learn about the cooking and the story behind each dish. Your last stop is a candy store where you'll learn about the local confectionery and its connection with the Capuchinas Convent. You'll also have the opportunity to taste 3 types of traditional sweets. 

Guests will then have some free time to browse the shops, take photos, enjoy lunch (prearranged), or just sit back and enjoy the colors of the city. Afterward, you will meet at the appointed spot and you will be returned to your Puerto Quetzal Cruise Terminal.

Note: There is a minimum of 2 participants needed per order.

What is included?

• Round-trip transportation from your Puerto Quetzal cruise ship terminal
  
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation
  
• English-speaking certified cruise excursion guide
  
• Complimentary bottled water
  
• All entrance fees included
  
• Optional lunch can be added - see pricing option
  
• Guests will visit 2 Guatemalan food restaurants and a Candy Store

Pre-arranged Lunch Menu, you might be able to choose one appetizer and one main dish. Please note beverages are not included.

• Appetizer: Salad or Black Bean Soup
  
• Main Dish: Pepian Mixto, Chicken with Loroco Sauce, Chicken Jocon, Hilachas or Enchiladas
  

Excursion Notes

• We recommend you wear comfortable clothing, walking or tennis shoes ,and a light jacket.
• Bring along sun protection, cash for balance payments, shopping, etc.
• Lunch is only available if pre-ordered in your excursion reservation.

Where we meet

For the Colonial Antigua City Colors and Flavors Excursion, you will meet right outside your cruise ship pier at Puerto Quetzal. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• There is a minimum of 2 guests needed for this excursion.
• This is a small group excursion but is not private.
• This excursion involves walking on uneven stones, not suitable for guests in wheelchairs.
• Please let us know when you make your reservation if you want an alternative language-speaking guide.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.