Available on November 1st only / 6 - 7 hours tour
Daily Tour
15 people
English, Espanol
The Giant Kite Festival. This unique festivity takes place only once a year. On November 1st. This is the day of all saints, families remember beloved people that have passed away, the cemeteries are visited and the families honor their lives. People from the Mayan communities gather around from June through November to create traditional giant Kites with special patterns and messages out of colored tissue paper.
You’ll be visiting 2 of the Kaqchiquel cemeteries, walk around the towns fairs, enjoy the local gastronomy, fly a kite and relax with the nice views of the mountains. Come join us!
Shared tour. You will meet fellow travelers from around the world.
Our base price is for groups of 5 or more. Prices are automatically adjusted based on group size for 1 to 4 passengers.
We will start this tour from your hotel. We will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel early in the morning and we will go to the department of Sacatepequez. Here we will begin our adventure and you will learn about the customs and traditions that take place on November 1st of every year, where the ancestors are honored and venerated.
This is one of the two villages where the Giant Kites Festival takes place every year. Don´t miss the chance to witness this incredible tradition where according to the Mayans, kites are used as a form of communication between this and the infraworld.
This is the most important stop on our tour. Sumpango is a town where one day every year, local people display wonderful kites they have been making for months. Be part of the tradition that part of the millenary Mayan Culture: The Giant Kite Festival.
At the end of the day, we will take you back to your hotel safe and sound. We hope this is a unique experience for you and that you don`t forget your camera to record the incredible moments you will live.
| # | Discount group | From adult | To adult | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 - 4 Passengers | 3 | 4 | -33.33% |
| 1 | 2 Passengers | 2 | 2 | -83.33% |
| 3 | 1 Passenger | 1 | 1 | -258.33% |
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