Sacatepequez Department tours, things to do and tickets

Embark on a guided trek to the Pacaya Volcano, where you will see the stony ashes and lava at the summit. Admire the views of the surrounding lowlands and forests.

Experience the beauty of Guatemala from above. Trek from Antigua traveling through La Soledad village and on to Acatenango. See the beautiful landscapes that Guatemala has to offer.

Discover the majesty of the Acatenango and Fuego Volcano on this 2-day tour. Enjoy an unforgettable hike, breathtaking views and a connection with nature.

Join a guided tour from Antigua to the active complex volcano of Pacaya. Walk through the volcanic area, see dry lava from the summit, and roast marshmallows on hot ash and rocks.

This tour offers a leisure walk around Antigua good for orientation or overview. It's an excellent narrative by licenced guide focusing on its cultural interest. This walk allows you to appreciate interesting facts about the most important monuments .You will explore the main square including cathedral (restored part / panoramic views of ruins) , the old university (3rd founded in the continent, City Hall Palace, panoramic views of The General's Captains Palace, Walk the main streets and have some panoramic views of the arch of Saint Catherine. Continue with the church of La Merced, walk to Casa Santo Domingo to end with an optional visit of the famous Jade Museum and factory.

This is the best activity you can do in the afternoon in Antigua. This tour will take you to 3 mountain tops with incredible views of the city, valley, and volcanoes near and around Antigua. Our first stop is ¨El Cerro de la Cruz ¨ Antigua’s famous lookout point known as ¨The Cross¨. After getting a close-up aerial view of the colonial city, we hop back on the vehicles and head up the El Hato Mountain towards our Second stop. We arrive at our parking lot in El Hato where we hop into our 4*4 pick-up truck which takes us to the ¨HOBBITENANGO¨. This is a lord of the rings themed Eco-Park where we catch the Sunset and are able to enjoy some food, drinks, and games. Here we will go up the hill and sightsee, enjoy great views and various activities in this enchanted little forest. Once, finished we will head back down the mountain where if you are hungry we can grab some food and drinks at a Guatemalan restaurant located on the side of the mountain called El Tambor.

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Hike one of Central America's most active and accessible volcanoes on this unforgettable adventure just an hour from Antigua. Pacaya offers dramatic volcanic landscapes, including solidified lava flows and steaming vents (no flowing lava is visible), but you’ll feel the heat beneath your feet. What truly sets this tour apart is the chance to experience a unique geological wonder with the added possibility (on select departures) of cooking pizza over hot volcanic rocks, a fun and memorable highlight when conditions allow. We ensure a smooth and well-organized experience led by knowledgeable guides. With round-trip transportation, bilingual assistance, and optional horse rentals at the trailhead, this tour is ideal for travelers seeking an authentic and scenic outdoor adventure near Antigua.

Cuscun is a cooking school & a tour operator, focusing on authentic experiences in Antigua Guatemala, Jocotenango. With us, you can learn more about Guatemalan food, culture, traditions and everyday life. We offer custom made cooking classes, evening street food tours and off-the-grid tours around the city of Antigua. With us, you will taste the true and traditional flavors of Guatemala. We are locals. We support the locals. We love what we do. Our mission is to pass our passion to our guests and make them feel part of our Guatemalan family.

During this tour we visit a local coffee plantation located in the nearby city of Jocotenango. From the office you will follow a local guide on the ATV’s for about a 15 minute ride to the coffee plantation “La Azotea” located in city of Jocotenango. Once at La Azotea, you will receive a bilingual tour of the plantation where you are able to learn and see the various processes of the coffee producing, making, and packaging that goes into serving a good cup of coffee. The coffee tour in the plantation lasts about 1 hour once finished you will walk around the plantation with the local guide to see check out the plants and you could also grab a drink or snack. Once finished at the plantation you will hop back on the ATVs and head over to "El Cerro de la Cruz" to visit one of Antigua’s most well-known and visited landmarks. After getting a close-up bird’s eye view of the colonial city, we hop back on the vehicles and head back to our office.

Discover the best of Antigua on this ATV tour! We start at the famous Cerro de la Cruz, offering incredible views of the city and surrounding volcanoes. Then, we head to El Hato, where we park our ATVs and hop on a 4x4 truck that takes us up to Hobbitenango, a magical eco-park inspired by The Lord of the Rings. After enjoying the views and activities, we ride the truck back down to El Hato, get back on our ATVs, and continue to San Juan del Obispo. There, we visit an artisanal chocolate, wine, and honey factory. Stunning views, local culture, and adventure all in one tour!

Learn how to make your own chocolate on a 2-hour workshop at the ChocoMuseo in Antigua. This is a hands-on activity, starting from the cocoa tree to the finished product passing by every step of the whole chocolate-making process. You will also discover the history of cocoa and the reasons why Guatemala is so important in the history of chocolate.

You will put to work your creativity by designing, cutting and carving your own jewel of Jade. You will be guided by one of our expert jade carvers so you can take home a unique creation, made with your hands. You will take with you a piece of our land and our culture. An incredible and unique experience, you can not miss! We await for you.

Acatenango Overnight Hike Climb one of the most beautiful volcanoes in Central America with spectacular views to the active Fuego volcano from our amazing campsite! Here at OX we pay special attention to the details so that you can relax knowing that every part of your tour is being taking care of. From the moment you book to the moment you leave our office we will make every effort to ensure you have the adventure of a lifetime!

Visit Lake Atitlán to glimpse one of the loveliest bodies of water in the world. The area's beautifully tortured volcanic scenery also boasts bustling Maya towns and villages you'll get to see by boat on this unique day tour.

The journey begins in Antigua to La Soledad village where the hike begins at Acatenango volcano. It is one of the most beautiful activities you have to do when visiting Guatemala, of course you should be proper physical condition to do so.

Uncover the beautiful Mayan towns around Lake Atitlan, the most magnificent spectacle ever saw. With indigenousn women in multicolored outfits, fishermen in rustic crafts and the beauty of the three surrounding volcanos: San Pedro, Toliman & Atitlan. Santiago Atitlan, the town more visited for their beautiful Guipil (blouse) and its old catholic church with Mayan and Spanish culture combination. To finalize the last town to visit is San Juan la Laguna, a unique town with cooperatives of natural dyes, painting's art and medicinal plants.

The Pacaya Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in Guatemala, with a height of approximately 2,500 meters above sea level. The environment is made up of wet forests and rocks. It has stunning views of the Calderas Lagoon which we visit from the seat of our ATVs and three other volcanoes: Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango. On our unique Adventure we will take ATVs from San Vicente Pacaya to various areas near and around the Pacaya Volcano. We will go on various trails to some of the villages located at the base of the volcano, where we are able to hike up the side of the volcano on top of the petrified lava flow as high as you are able to go. Throughout the tour we will be able to admire different views of the volcanoes and drive through some of the villages. We will drive through different off road trails, and we will even take some time to drive on the volcanic sand and lava fields inside of a private plantation. We DO NOT go to the San Vicente Pacaya National park.

Visit behind the walls of Antigua Guatemala with certified expert guides. Meet at the Antigua Tours Park Office to experience the city´s highlights & focus on history, architecture, cultural trends and restoration efforts. Learn about Guatemala past and present with skip the line tickets to the Cathedral ruins and museums at Santo Domingo admission included

Cuscun is a cooking school & a tour operator, focusing on authentic experiences in Antigua Guatemala, Jocotenango. With us, you can learn more about Guatemalan food, culture, traditions and everyday life. We offer custom made cooking classes, evening street food tours and off-the-grid tours around the city of Antigua. With us, you will taste the true and traditional flavors of Guatemala. We are locals. We support the locals. We love what we do. Our mission is to pass our passion to our guests and make them feel part of our Guatemalan family.