Antigua: Villages Tour on Chicken Bus Discount Tickets

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Overview

Our mini Chicken Bus, a colorful, shiny, and iconic mode of transport. While regular Chicken Buses are built for 60 passengers, ours has only 20 and is used exclusively for participants, offering a more personal and comfortable ride but keeping the authencity of public transportation, the reduced sized allows us to easily move through villages that othewise we couldn't connect in the same route. These buses, known for their unique designs, are a symbol of local pride. Our Half Day experience provides a safe and comfortable journey from village to village, allowing us to immerse in local lifestyles. Along the way, we visit family-owned workshops and community projects that preserve ancestral traditions like artisanal chocolate, loquat wine and more. Your participation directly supports these efforts and has a positive impact on local families.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Our office is located near to the famous Yellow Arch of Santa Catalina, when coming from main square over 5th avenue, facing the arch, before passing under it, turn right and walk to the next corner and you'll find the meeting point on your left. The door, has several signs. Our office is number 8.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. San Juan del Obispo
We will start our journey visiting San Juan del Obispo, its plaza overview will surprised you with the sorrounding valley beauty, our time will be split through a Chocolate Family Owned store that has been hadcrafted for over five generations, learn the artisanal process behind Guatemala's beloved chocolate beverage and enjoy a warm tasting. Just around the corner, visit the Loquat Museum, where this giant golden fruit is transformed into wine, jams and preserves, signature flavors of the village that you'll have the chance to sample.
Duration: 60 mins
2. San Pedro Las Huertas
Named as Las Huertas due to the farming village known for growing tomatoes, beans, and lettuce. Walk thorugh its peaceful streets, passing by a traditional communal sink where multiple spots allow inhabitants to access it and wash clothign at the beautiful plaza, on the east the baroque Spanish Colonial church. Take breathtaking views of both Fuego and Agua volcanoes, capturing a perfect picture of rural life. If all participants agree on including we could have in addition a local Jade Factory also Family Owned.
Duration: 60 mins
3. Ciudad Vieja
Drive through the very first capital of the Spanish Crown in the Americas. Enjoy panoramic views of surrounding farmland as this fertile area where flowers and vegetables are harvest, destined for international and local markets.
4. Valhalla Experimental Station
This is one of the most wonderful organic farms of macadamia trees in the entire continent and learn how this sustainable project helps indigenous communities thrive. Get to know macadamia's green print, benefit role in skin care, food, medicine and how something so small can have such a big impact.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Bilingual Tour Guide

Bottled water

All Fees and Taxes

Exclusion

Lunch

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Columbus Guatemala Travel S.A.

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