Natural Hot Springs Experience and visit an Authentic Mayan Market
Guatemala is a megadiverse country as well as a multi-ethnic one as we hold more than 22 ethnicities. Guatemala is mostly Mayan, and if you are on the West side of the country, this is not the exception.
During your visit to Xela, don´t miss the chance to visit one of the most important spots: Fuentes Georginas, natural hot springs located at the base of Zunil Volcano. Enjoy paradise submerged in hot relaxing water while appreciating the calmness and sweet sounds of nature.
Also, visit 2 Mayan towns, learn about their language, traditional clothing, and traditions, and visit their nation-acclaimed vegetables markets.
And as icing on the cake, visit an artisanal blown glass factory, where they only use recycled materials, help the community, and work all together as one. Learn about this type of art where they create tableware, as well as house and office ornaments based on glass.
Don´t miss this chance to take a diverse, relaxing, and cultural tour, all in one.
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Stop At: Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
This cultural tour will take place in 4 different locations. We will visit an artisanal blown glass factory, natural hot springs, and two cultural towns. The time´s short for all the activities we get the chance to do in one day. After picking you up at the lobby of your hotel in the central area of Xela, we will depart to our first location: COPAVIC. The ride will only last 30 minutes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Copavic Vidrio Soplado, RH42+PR3, Cantel, Guatemala
COPAVIC is a Mayan cooperative where the members collaborate in creating different glass-based products.
Indigenous people take care of the planet, and seeing the great necessity of using recycled products to reduce our carbon footprint, the cooperative decided to use recycled glass.
The recycled glass is collected and using a high-heat oven, they melt the glass. Using special techniques such as glass blowing, they create beautiful tableware and house ornaments.
Learn about this process directly with the people who work on this on a daily basis and who put so much love and passion into every piece they create. If you wish you can buy a piece you like, they also ship internationally, mainly in Italy and other parts of Europe.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Carretera a Fuentes Georginas, Zunil 09016 Guatemala
The ride to get to Fuentes Georginas is just 30 minutes from COPAVIC. These natural hot springs are at the base of the Zunil Volcano, and it´s the volcano where the hot water comes from.
Many people come here claiming the healing powers of the hot springs. We assure you that you will spend some quality time submerged in hot relaxing water, like a spa surrounded by lots of nature.
By the way, this is a great place for pictures!
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Carretera a Fuentes Georginas, Zunil 09016 Guatemala
Lunch will be served in the restaurant of Fuentes Georginas. That is a cozy home-style restaurant, and all its ingredients are produced locally. Taste the flavor and enjoy your meal.
If you have special requirements for your food, please don´t hesitate to let us know so we can coordinate something special for you.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Zunil, Zunil, Quetzaltenango Department, Western Highlands
Getting to the Mayan town of Zunil will take us less than half an hour. The population of Zunil is mainly Maya. They keep all their traditions since before the arrival of the Spanish conquers, so you will be fascinated to see how their day-to-day life is, visit their local vegetable market, the central plaza, and their church, which is very similar to the church of La Merced in Antigua.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mercado Municipal De Almolonga, Quetzaltenango Guatemala
Almolonga is pretty known for their big-size vegetables. Due to the volcano´s minerals, the soil is very fertile, which their inhabitants consider a blessing from God. Usually, people from other parts of the world, and even some parts of Guatemala, receive only 2-3 harvests through the year. People in Almolonga receive 8 harvests of the best vegetables during the year! It is amazing.
Fall in love with their gentle people, their traditions, culture, traditional clothing, and their market.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
At the end of the tour, we will return to your hotel safe and sound. All biosecurity protocols are followed before, during, and after your tour so you can enjoy it to the fullest. We hope that as we do, you fall in love with these places and that you return happy and relaxed.
Duration: 15 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Bring swimsuit, sandals, and a full-body towel"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
08:00 AM
Duración: 9 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
We offer hotel pick up and drop off. Our staff will meet you at the lobby of your hotel and will ask for you at the front desk.
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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