Iximche Ruins Tour from Antigua
- 4h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
*If you are traveling solo, please contact us before booking. We are happy to match solo travelers with existing reservations to confirm the tour.* Explore Iximché, one of the most important archaeological sites in the Guatemalan Highlands and the former capital of the Kaqchikel Maya during the Late Postclassic period. Once a powerful political and ceremonial center (12th–15th centuries), Iximché played a key role during the Spanish Conquest and is considered the first capital of Guatemala. Upon arrival, you will meet your local bilingual guide at the entrance of the site, where the guided visit begins. You will walk through the site’s four ceremonial plazas, surrounded by temples, structures reaching up to 10 meters high, and two Maya ball courts. Through clear explanations and storytelling, your guide will explain the social organization, rituals, and defensive strategies of the Kaqchikel people. The visit also includes time at the on-site museum (closed on Mondays).
Inclusions
What's included
- Local guide
- Pickup from centrally located hotels in Antigua
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Profesional driver
What's not
- We recommend that travelers bring a light meal, snack, fruit, or any food of their choice to enjoy at the summit during the break. Please also bring enough water for the hike..
- Gratuities (Optional)
- based in Q50.00 per person.
Itinerary
Explore Iximché, one of the most important archaeological sites in the Guatemalan Highlands and the former capital of the Kaqchikel Maya during the Late Postclassic period. Once a powerful political and ceremonial center (12th–15th centuries), Iximché played a key role during the Spanish Conquest and is considered the first capital of Guatemala. Upon arrival, you will meet your local bilingual guide at the entrance of the site, where the guided visit begins. You will walk through the site’s four ceremonial plazas, surrounded by temples, structures reaching up to 10 meters high, and two Maya ball courts. Through clear explanations and storytelling, your guide will explain the social organization, rituals, and defensive strategies of the Kaqchikel people. The visit also includes time at the on-site museum (closed on Mondays), where sculptures and ceramics discovered during excavations provide additional insight into daily life and ceremonial practices.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Located at the Main Square of Antigua Guatemala.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 18 travellers
- Operated by
- Voyageur Tours
- 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 2 people per booking is required
- Entrance fee - The site entrance fee is not included and must be paid on-site: Q50.00 per person, payable in cash (local currency).
- Language - The tour is conducted in English and Spanish.
- Food & drinks - Snacks and water are not included. You are welcome to bring your own.
- Pickup window & timing - Pickup takes place between 7:20-7:45am., depending on traffic and the final route. Please note that times may vary due to local traffic conditions.
How it compares in Antigua
- Its from-price is 35% below the median of the 411 experiences we list in Antigua.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 85 of 411.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Antigua
Antigua Guatemala is a colonial city of cobbled streets, ruined churches and pastel façades, ringed by three volcanoes in the Guatemalan highlands.
Antigua was the capital of Spanish Guatemala until earthquakes in 1773 led to the move of the government to the present capital. The grid of cobbled streets and low colonial houses survived, together with the ruins of grand churches and convents, and the town is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The yellow Santa Catalina Arch, with its clock tower, frames Volcán de Agua at the end of a street.
Top-ranked sights in Antigua: Antigua Central Park (Parque Central), Cerro de la Cruz (Hill of the Cross), La Merced Church (Iglesia de la Merced).
Special offers in Antigua
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