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When your cruise ship sails into Puerto Quezal, maximize your time with a full-day shore excursion to Antigua. Alongside by your guide, you’ll absorb the colonial charm of Antigua City while listening to history-rich commentary. Marvel at landmarks like Santo Domingo Convent and the Church of La Merced and then browse stalls brimming with colorful souvenirs. Visit a rural coffee plantation to observe traditional production processes and sample aromatic cups of coffee with a local farmer.

Something different to do around the port without going to far or having short time in Guatemala. The TOUR BUS SAN JOSE TOWN AND COUNTRYSIDE has a great panoramic views about the agro industry, Sugar cane, lufas, Papaya, Cashews, Bananas and cattle farms Is attractive and good experience to explore how the people lives. After we go to San Jose Town market and main street. And we finish driving to the beach Nautilus where the black sand makes some special enviromment will have some minutes to drink a soda or beer, walking in black sand or drive an ATV on the beach.

Make the most of your time when docked at Puerto Quetzal when you book this shore excursion to Antigua. Arrive at the 500-year-old city for a tour and learn about the history, heritage, and culture from your guide. Soak up the colonial architecture, walk through beautiful gardens, and stop at several landmarks throughout the day.

Step beyond the ordinary and uncover the hidden soul of Antigua Guatemala with an exclusive journey designed for curious travelers. This **specialized tour** invites you to explore the interiors of the city’s most iconic landmarks—places many visitors never get to see. Begin at the majestic Cathedral, where you’ll descend into historic crypts that hold the remains of some of Guatemala’s most influential figures, including Pedro de Alvarado and Beatriz de la Cueva. Continue to the legendary Santo Domingo Monastery, one of the most remarkable sites in the city. Here, you’ll walk through atmospheric conventual crypts, explore world-class museums, and experience a destination that perfectly blends history, art, and elegance—an unforgettable highlight of your visit. While this experience may be slightly more premium than standard cruise excursions, it offers something truly exceptional: **exclusive access, included entrance fees, and a deeper, more meaningful**

This option is carefull selected for people that want to travel alone with the partner or family. Strictly private. You will be provided with a confortable car or special car for people with limitations to walk or wheelchairs, kids with strollers or infants that requires child seats. Our company is certified in inclusive Tourism and we are very well trained in doing this specific shore excursions. Note: All schedules are acommodate to ship arrival. coudl be am, pm. or any time.

Shore excursion from cruise terminal Quetzal Port. Driving to Antigua Guatemala through the wonderful countryside, amazing views to the volcanos fire. water and Acatenango, arriving to Antigua the first point is the lookout point Cerro de la Cruz breathtaking view to the city with the water volcano behind. After you will have a walking with local guide discovering, facts, legends and visiting old buildings very well preserve like the Old University, The Cathedral ruins or the wonderful Hotel museum "Casa Santo Domingo". This is a Private tour exclusive for people that doesn't like to travel in large groups an we garanteed your departure and return on time. Scheludes are acommodate to departure and arrival of the ship

Discover Antigua’s vibrant history, iconic landmarks like Santa Catalina Arch, panoramic views from Cerro de la Cruz, a beautiful museum at Casa Santo Domingo and enjoy a delicious lunch at Saul.

Make the most of your port visit at Puerto Quetzal by booking this private tour to Iximche, where you learn all about this important Mayan city with the personal attention of your private guide. You don’t need to stick with a tour group. Instead, you and your guide wander through the area, learning about the pyramids, ceremonial altars, and Mayan culture from your guide, and then fuel up with an included lunch.

Discover the nuances of coffee production in one of the world's biggest coffee exporters during this private shore excursion from Puerto Quetzal in Guatemala. Visit a coffee plantation with over a hundred years of tradition and learn about the entire process—from bean to cup—on a guided tour. At the end of your tour, visit the cupping lab to sample various coffees from the plantation and enjoy a delicious lunch.

From the port Quetzal to Los Tarrales Nature Reserve are two hours to drive. Experience one of most recommended hotspots for bird watching in Guatemala. A birdwatchers haven, where you will increase your bird checklist. Come and join us to explore the diverse tropical wildlife in forests and plantations in the large reserve.