Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
You'll be collected in a private vehicle for the 1.5 hour trip to Iximche. There, our local guide will explain the lifestyle of the Mayans while you explore the museum and grounds. Perhaps you'll even see a Mayan spiritual ceremony. This site was the first Spanish capital of Guatemala and you'll learn about the lifestyle of the people who lived there. It is a post-classic site established in 1465 and offers a beautiful day out. The full experience is 5-6 hours round-trip.
Please specify your pickup location when booking.
Private transportation
A local guide and 1.5-2 hour tour of the Iximché Ruins are included.
Gratuities for your local guides are always very much appreciated.
Entry fee to the ruins, Q50 (approx $7) for foreigners is NOT included
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We can pick up at any hotel in Antigua, including guest houses, AirBnbs, or local points of interest. Please advise us of your preferred pick-up location prior to our departure.
P2P3+G36 Iximché, Tecpán, Guatemala You will be brought direct to the archaeological site for a private tour. Here we will have a local guide with Mayan heritage explain everything we see in the museum at this national park. This site was the first Spanish capital of Guatemala and its beautiful park-like setting is a must-see to learn about the lifestyle of the Mayan governors. There is also a good chance you may catch a Mayan spiritual ceremony taking place on these sacred grounds! The tour takes around 1.5 hours total. 120 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Amy_J
01 Apr 2025
Our guide Melvin was exceptional. He knew so much about the site, was very generous with his knowledge, and took his time.
lorraine_l
05 Mar 2025
1 1/2 hour drive from Antigua , very small museum( bring your translator app) as it’s all in Spanish, we had a great guide who spoke English but was Mayan so the history was thru his eyes, one problem ( not. His fault). We arrived and had to wait 20 minutes for a group to join ours (5), when they arrived 20 of them), they were French Canadians who denied speaking English, but spoke a bit. Of Spanish, our guide was told he had to do tour with them first,. We had to wait one hour for our guide to. Return to us, it worked out well but a bit annoying, but our tour was just with 5 so it was fine,
Mikaela_c
28 Feb 2025
Incredible source of knowledge, our driver to the ruins was so kind and informative, very safe. Our tour guide had so much knowledge and offered information in English or Spanish which was wonderful. We were able to respectfully view a Mayan ceremony from afar and learn about the incredible preservation work of the indigenous Mayans living in the pueblos today.
This tour in
Central Highlands
is organized by
Due South Travels
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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