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Holy Week Antigua Guatemala: Carpets tour
1 day
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Ciudad de Guatemala
Holy Week in Antigua Guatemala is unique festivity in Guatemala represents the commemoration of the passion and death of Christ through the processions carried out by the fraternities of the parishes of the city during this sacred period. Surrounded by history, culture and unique architecture, enjoy with us an amazing tour in Antigua Guatemala.
You will be pick up early in the morning in your Guatemala City Hotel.
Stop At: La Antigua Guatemala
Transfer to Antigua Guatemala to begin a soft walking tour at the colonial city surrounded by the Holy Week colors and festivities
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: La Antigua Guatemala
Antigua is renowned for its elaborate and colorful festivities during Holy Week. On Holy Friday, residents begin laying down painstakingly detailed street "carpets" of flowers, pine needles and dyed sawdust. Each design is unique and fleeting, as the carpet disappears as soon as a procession passes through.
During our walking through Antigua we will visit the Central Park, located at the heart of the city, surrounded by important buildings with their colonial architecture, such as the Palace of the Generals Captain, the City Hall, and the San José Cathedral which has an elaborate baroque facade, typical of antique churches. We also find here the beautiful “Las Sirenas” fountain or Mermaids fountain.
We will appreciate too the Arch of Santa Catalina. This institution was established in 1609, and the nuns in this temple and convent were cloistered.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: La Antigua Guatemala
We will have time to recover energy and enjoy a delicious breakfast
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: La Antigua Guatemala
Continue our experience we will have the opportunity to be involved in the elaboration of one “alfombra” or carpet created from colored sawdust and flowers that can be appreciated just during the Holy Week in Antigua Guatemala. Also, we will be observing and admiring many more gorgeous dyed sawdust made carpets.
At some point of our walking, we will have the opportunity to appreciate for a while the processions begin, slowly moving the heavy, palm-decorated "Anda" (special float) of Christ along the streets in a sombre re-enactment of his crucifixion. An honor passed down from generation to generation, the men involved in the processions, known as "Cucuruchos", wear purple cloaks (symbolizing mourning) and hold burning incense as they walk. We will have time to take photographs of the moment.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ciudad de Guatemala
At the end of our walking we will be transfer back to Guatemala City.
Duration: 1 hour
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Ciudad de Guatemala
Holy Week in Antigua Guatemala is unique festivity in Guatemala represents the commemoration of the passion and death of Christ through the processions carried out by the fraternities of the parishes of the city during this sacred period. Surrounded by history, culture and unique architecture, enjoy with us an amazing tour in Antigua Guatemala.
You will be pick up early in the morning in your Guatemala City Hotel.
Stop At: La Antigua Guatemala
Transfer to Antigua Guatemala to begin a soft walking tour at the colonial city surrounded by the Holy Week colors and festivities
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: La Antigua Guatemala
Antigua is renowned for its elaborate and colorful festivities during Holy Week. On Holy Friday, residents begin laying down painstakingly detailed street "carpets" of flowers, pine needles and dyed sawdust. Each design is unique and fleeting, as the carpet disappears as soon as a procession passes through.
During our walking through Antigua we will visit the Central Park, located at the heart of the city, surrounded by important buildings with their colonial architecture, such as the Palace of the Generals Captain, the City Hall, and the San José Cathedral which has an elaborate baroque facade, typical of antique churches. We also find here the beautiful “Las Sirenas” fountain or Mermaids fountain.
We will appreciate too the Arch of Santa Catalina. This institution was established in 1609, and the nuns in this temple and convent were cloistered.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: La Antigua Guatemala
We will have time to recover energy and enjoy a delicious breakfast
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: La Antigua Guatemala
Continue our experience we will have the opportunity to be involved in the elaboration of one “alfombra” or carpet created from colored sawdust and flowers that can be appreciated just during the Holy Week in Antigua Guatemala. Also, we will be observing and admiring many more gorgeous dyed sawdust made carpets.
At some point of our walking, we will have the opportunity to appreciate for a while the processions begin, slowly moving the heavy, palm-decorated "Anda" (special float) of Christ along the streets in a sombre re-enactment of his crucifixion. An honor passed down from generation to generation, the men involved in the processions, known as "Cucuruchos", wear purple cloaks (symbolizing mourning) and hold burning incense as they walk. We will have time to take photographs of the moment.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ciudad de Guatemala
At the end of our walking we will be transfer back to Guatemala City.
Duration: 1 hour
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Guide
- Breakfast
- Entry/Admission - La Antigua Guatemala
Not included
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
65%
Original
15%
