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Tour of Catholic Processions During Holy Week in Antigua

Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
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Duration

7 - 10 hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English, Espanol

Overview

Holy Week in the Spanish-Colonial city of Antigua Guatemala offers a spectacle worth a visit whether you celebrate Easter or not. 

Layers of sand are placed on Antigua’s cobblestone streets and then covered with multi-colored sawdust, decorations, pine needles, flowers, and other plants, creating exquisite natural carpets. 

You can start this tour during the Easter season, known as Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday (February 22, 2023) with decorated churches and special vigils, or explore the city during Holy Week, which begins on Sunday, February 2. April 2023

All the Antigua Guatemala religious floats during the holy week are a “not to miss” when you visit Guatemala. But there are 4 special processions you should keep in mind when booking your tour: 

– Palm Sunday 

– Good Friday 

– Holy Saturday 

– Easter Sunday 

Guatemala ranks # 1 in the world in terms of its traditions of Holy Week. Travel with a team of professionals and an expert guide who will explain the meaning of each thing, no matter how small. 

Highlights

  • Holy Week in Antigua Guatemala

Bulk discount (by Percent)

Bulk discount adult
# Discount group From adult To adult Value
1 3 - 4 Passengers 3 4 30%
2 5 - 15 Passengers 5 15 42%

Itinerary

GUATEMALA CITY

We'll start this experience from your hotel in Guatemala City. So sit tight and enjoy the views from the city until we arrive to Antigua Guatemala.

IGLESIA LA MERCED

This is a beautiful yellow church and the best example of Baroque Guatemalan architecture. The church dating from the 18th century is one of the most beautiful in Antigua Guatemala. It is surrounded by a beautiful garden, handicraft sales, and great cafes that offer authentic "Antigüeño" coffee (coffee from Antigua Guatemala) that has chocolate notes due to its roasting process.

SANTA CATALINA´S ARCH

Standing above the cobbled streets and in front of the hulking Volcán de Agua, this saffron-yellow arch has become the symbol of Antigua and the central image on most postcards.

CENTRAL PARK

In Antigua Guatemala, you will feel that you go back in time, observe and contemplate the majesty of the Water Volcano looming in the background of the city, and the old cobbled streets, and the more than 500 years of architecture. We begin our walking tour from the Central Park of the Plaza de Antigua Guatemala, which is the center of the city, also surrounded by the most important buildings.

SAN JOSE CATHEDRAL

Is a Roman Catholic church in Antigua Guatemala. The original church was built around 1541 but suffered several earthquakes throughout its history, and the first church building was demolished in 1669. The cathedral was rebuilt and consecrated in 1680. By 1743 the cathedral was one of the largest in Central America. However, the devastating 1773 Guatemala earthquake seriously damaged much of the building, though the two towers at the front remained largely intact. These have undergone restoration work, and the cathedral has been partly rebuilt.

ANTIGUA GUATEMALA

During each of the stops on the itinerary, we will observe the movement in the beautiful streets of Antigua Guatemala. We will see people decorating the windows of the houses, making colorful rugs of sawdust, and preparing flowers and other offerings to make requests to the Saints.

GUATEMALA CITY

The last stop of the day will be to take you back to your hotel in Guatemala City. Take advantage of this time to rest and relax while we arrive.

Included/Excluded

  • Private transportation
  • Certified Tour Guide
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Special Souvenir
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
  • **** Important ***
  • Please do not wear shorts or strapless/short sleeves shirts
  • Not recommended for enoclophobia, fear of crowds of people

Tour's Location

Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

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