Mayan Threads: Textile Excursion from Puerto Quetzal + Lunch
On this trip, we want to take you to know the Guatemalan culture differently. You will get to know this ancient culture closely through the Mayan natives who live in the region. Their cosmovision and way of seeing life are unique. In addition, they embody that worldview and their thoughts in their traditional outfits. We want to show you the meaning of each color, each figure, and that you marvel at these works of art, which often take up to 6 months working full time to finish a single piece.
You will discover an entire world of colors and designs. Mayan textiles have been woven for Centuries the traditional way. And at present time is impressive to admire how they have evolved in colors and designs becoming real Masterpieces.
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Mayan Threads: Textile Excursion from Puerto Quetzal + Lunch
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What's included in Mayan Threads: Textile Excursion from Puerto Quetzal + Lunch
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Puerto Quetzal
We will start this tour immediately after picking up all our passengers at the cruise ports, either Puerto Quetzal or Marina Pez Vela. We will take advantage of the time on the road explaining all the interesting facts about Guatemala and its vibrant culture. We will take you to a lovely town near Antigua Guatemala, this town stands out above the others since the majority of its female population continues to wear their traditional costumes. In addition, they are the ones who are in charge of weaving these traditional costumes and continuing to maintain the ancestral traditions of their ancestors. We are talking about the town of San Antonio Aguas Calientes. Getting to this town will take us an hour and a half. During the tour, you will see beautiful landscapes. Enjoy the road.
Visitors will see Mayan Ladies weaving in the very old fashion style. They also will see how many and how beautiful are those hand-made fabrics and the ability of Mayan weavers to combine so many colors and Making them look so nice. We will give you enough time to take pictures and buy any souvenirs if you want.
San Antonio Aguas Calientes
After learning about textiles and their importance to their inhabitants, we will go to a nice restaurant to have our lunch. You will have an hour to eat, and then we will depart back to Puerto Quetzal or to Marina Pez Vela, where your boat is located.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Entrance Fee to a Textile Museum and Workshop
- Certified Tour Guide
- Port Pick Up & Drop Off
- Gratuities
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick up Passengers at the cruise ports of Puerto Quetzal or Marina Pez Vela
