The
diversity of the Caribbean Coast offers to the visitant a great
experience in Guatemala even if it is seen in a short trip. The
natural richness of this region goes from tropical forests to white
sand beaches while the cultural array goes from archaeological sites
to living cultures. Copan, which is in Honduras is believed to be
a sister city of Quiriguá where you will find a collection
of stelaes bearing intricate carvings and measuring from 35 feet
long by 5 feet wide and 64 tons of weight.
Itinerary
Day 1
4:00 am
Transportation from your home or
hotel in Antigua to Copan.
8:00 am
Short break on the way there for breakfast.
11:00 am
Arrive in Copan for guided tour of the ruins
for approximately 2 hours.
2:00 pm
After lunch, departure to Rio Dulce.
6:00 pm
Arrive in Rio Dulce for hotel accommodation.
Day 2
9:00
am
After breakfast,
free morning to visit other interesting places or simply relax
and admire the beautiful river and lake.
1:00 pm
After lunch, transportation from Rio Dulce to
the archaeological site of Qurigua.
3:00
pm
Arrive in Qurigua.
This archaeological site boasts the tallest
monuments in the whole Maya area dating from 600 to 1000 AD.
4:00 pm
Departure to Antigua.
7:00 pm
Arrive in Antigua at your home or hotel.
It includes: All ground transportation, tour to Copan and Quirigua,
entrance fees, one night of lodging
Things to bring: Hat, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, comfortable
clothes for tropical climate, rain jacket, towel, swim suit, sunglasses,
camera, binoculars.
The
diversity of the Caribbean Coast offers to the visitant a great
experience in Guatemala even if it is seen in a short trip. The
natural richness of this region goes from tropical forests to white
sand beaches while the cultural array goes from archaeological sites
to living cultures. Copan, which is in Honduras is believed to be
a sister city of Quiriguá where you will find a collection
of stelaes bearing intricate carvings and measuring from 35 feet
long by 5 feet wide and 64 tons of weight.
