Iximché Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Iximché. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Iximché Ruins and Antigua City Tour from Guatemala City
• Chichicastenango and Iximché Day Trip from Antigua
• Iximché Ruins and Antigua City Tour
• 8-Day Best of Guatemala Tour: Antigua, Pacaya Volcano, Lake Atitlan and Tikal Ruins
• Iximche Mayan Ruin from Panajachel

The entry fee for Iximché is currently 50 quetzals for foreign visitors, which grants access to the museum, ruins, and facilities. Alternatively, there are many tours that visit the ruins, which can enhance the experience for travellers as English signage is limited. Tours start from around US$90, typically visit multiple sites, and often include hotel pickup from accommodation in areas such as Panajachel, Antigua, and Puerto Quetzal.

While Iximché does have an indoor museum, the ruins of this civilization are outdoors, so dress appropriately for the weather. If visiting in the hottest months, typically July and August, pack plenty of bottled water, wear breathable clothing, and ensure you have sun protection, including a hat. Carry an umbrella and waterproof coat if visiting from May to October, when showers are common.

You can navigate your way from Guatemala City or Antigua to Iximché by hopping city buses to save money. However, it’s typically more convenient to book a semi-private shuttle that goes directly to Iximché, or join a guided tour that includes round-trip transportation. Shuttles or tours maximize your time spent at the site.

A former capital of the Maya kingdom, Iximché has multiple plazas and nearly 200 ruined structures throughout the archaeological site. The Palace of the Lords, the Temple of the Cross, and the Temple of the Sun are among the most popular ruins to photograph.

Many travelers don’t typically stay in Tecpán after visiting Iximché. If you’re heading to Antigua, consider visiting the colonial church ruins around the city, or head to Lake Atitlan to tour the villages and towns along the shoreline. Another option is to schedule a trip to the Copan Ruins across the border in Honduras.