{"id":6444,"date":"2017-07-21T11:12:41","date_gmt":"2017-07-21T17:12:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitcentroamerica.com\/packages\/the-magical-guatemala\/"},"modified":"2025-08-04T04:09:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T10:09:57","slug":"the-magical-guatemala","status":"publish","type":"package","link":"https:\/\/www.visitcentroamerica.com\/en\/tours\/the-magical-guatemala\/","title":{"rendered":"The Magical Guatemala"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Visit the jewel of the colonial architecture of\u00a0La Antigua Guatemala<\/a>, declared a World Heritage Site, the biggest outdoors market in Central America in\u00a0Chichicastenango<\/a>, the Church of Santo Tom\u00e1s, the beautiful forms and springs chiseled by nature, the Mayan city of\u00a0Cop\u00e1n\u00a0<\/a>in Honduras, the\u00a0Quirigu\u00e1 National Park<\/strong>, the\u00a0Dulce river<\/a>, the Garifuna of Livingston, the\u00a0Castle of San Felipe<\/a>\u00a0and the grand\u00a0Tikal<\/a>, nailed in the dense forest.\u201d<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 1<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Arrival in Guatemala City. Transfer to Barcel\u00f3 Hotel for overnight accommodations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 2<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Depart for\u00a0La Antigua Guatemala<\/a>, the former Spanish-colonial capital, for brief sightseeing of this charming town. After lunch, continue to\u00a0Chichicastenango\u00a0<\/a>for overnight accommodations at Mayan Inn Hotel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 3<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Visit the colorful open-air market and Church of Santo Tom\u00e1s. After lunch, return to\u00a0Guatemala City<\/strong>\u00a0via\u00a0Lake Atitl\u00e1n<\/a>\u00a0for a brief stop at the lake side village of Panajachel. Overnight accommodations at Barcel\u00f3 Hotel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 4<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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This morning you will drive through the departments of\u00a0El Progreso, Baja Verapaz, and Alta Verapaz<\/strong>, to arrive at\u00a0Semuc Champey<\/strong>\u00a0for a visit of this natural monument. Atop the bridge are seven stepped turquoise pools. In the afternoon, continue to\u00a0Cop\u00e1n\u00a0<\/a>for overnight accommodations at Park Hotel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 5<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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This morning you will drive to the border with Honduras. Drive to\u00a0Cop\u00e1n<\/a>, one of the most fascinating Mayan ruin sites. You will be allowed to explore and marvel at the beautiful stelae and majestic temples, including a complete ball court. Overnight accommodations at Marina Cop\u00e1n Hotel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 6<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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After breakfast, you will return to Guatemalan territory to visit the\u00a0archaeological site of Quirigu\u00e1<\/strong>. In the afternoon continue to\u00a0Rio Dulce<\/strong>\u00a0for overnight accommodations at Catamar\u00e1n Hotel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 7<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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In the morning join the boat excursion to\u00a0Livingston<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0San Felipe Castle<\/strong>. After lunch, you will be transferred to Tikal for overnight accommodations at Camino Real Tikal Hotel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 8<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Sightseeing of Tikal. In the afternoon, board your flight back to\u00a0Guatemala City<\/strong>\u00a0for overnight accommodations at Barcel\u00f3 Hotel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Day 9<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Transfer to La Aurora International Airport.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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