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All Saints Giant Kite Festival Tour from Guatemala City
1 day
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: CIUDAD, Guatemala City Historical District, Guatemala City, Guatemala
You will be pick up at your hotel in Guatemala City to start a full day of culture, customs and traditions. We will have the opportunity to appreciate the Giant Kites Festival of different colors and designs.
Stop At: La Ruta del Yalu, Km 43.5 Carretera Interamericana, Sumpango 03004 Guatemala
You will be Transfer to Sumpango Sacatepéquez, This day you will participate in the All Saints day’s local activities where you will see one of the most awesome traditions of Guatemala. This activity is a spectacular display of extravagantly enormous, brightly colored kites that fill the sky.
This festival was named Cultural Heritage of Guatemala and is celebrated every November 1.
It is one of the main cultural events of Santiago Sacatepéquez in which giant kites are built. During the day of the deceased, the local people of this town usually visit the newly painted tombs of their ancestors to pray and deposit flower offerings.
Locals say that these huge kites are used as a way to connect with the deceased, and these kites take over the skies of Sumpango, where the largest kite festivals take place. You will find kites of different sizes, shapes and colors. Some of this kites reach the height of 10 – 15 meters of diameter.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: CIUDAD, Guatemala City Historical District, Guatemala City, Guatemala
At the end, you will be transfer to Guatemala City via Antigua Guatemala.
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: CIUDAD, Guatemala City Historical District, Guatemala City, Guatemala
You will be pick up at your hotel in Guatemala City to start a full day of culture, customs and traditions. We will have the opportunity to appreciate the Giant Kites Festival of different colors and designs.
Stop At: La Ruta del Yalu, Km 43.5 Carretera Interamericana, Sumpango 03004 Guatemala
You will be Transfer to Sumpango Sacatepéquez, This day you will participate in the All Saints day’s local activities where you will see one of the most awesome traditions of Guatemala. This activity is a spectacular display of extravagantly enormous, brightly colored kites that fill the sky.
This festival was named Cultural Heritage of Guatemala and is celebrated every November 1.
It is one of the main cultural events of Santiago Sacatepéquez in which giant kites are built. During the day of the deceased, the local people of this town usually visit the newly painted tombs of their ancestors to pray and deposit flower offerings.
Locals say that these huge kites are used as a way to connect with the deceased, and these kites take over the skies of Sumpango, where the largest kite festivals take place. You will find kites of different sizes, shapes and colors. Some of this kites reach the height of 10 – 15 meters of diameter.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: CIUDAD, Guatemala City Historical District, Guatemala City, Guatemala
At the end, you will be transfer to Guatemala City via Antigua Guatemala.
Included
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Not included
- Drinks
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Minimum of 2 passengers apply to run the tour.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 90 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
75%
Original
20%
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