November 1 - Giant Kite Tour and Antigua Guatemala

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8 hours

English, Spanish

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Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

8 hours

Mobile ticket

A tour combining the Giant Barrels of Sumpango and Antigua Guatemala offers a unique experience by bringing together in one tour the ancestral tradition of the Barrels, symbol of identity and spirituality, with the colonial charm of Antigua, a World Heritage Site, creating a journey that connects living culture and historical legacy in one day.

The tour takes place only on November 1.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

During the visit to each town it is likely that you will have to mobilize in crowded places at some times.

What To Expect

November 1 - Giant Barrel Tour and Antigua Guatemala Visit

Duration:8 hours

Operating Schedule:Departure from Guatemala City: 07 : 00 We will pick up from hotels in zone 1, 9, 10, 13 and 11. in Guatemala City 09 : 00 - 11 : 30 Visit to the town of Sumpango Sacatepéquez. 13 :00 Time for lunch in Antigua Guatemala (not included). 14:00 - 16:00 Walking tour in Antigua Guatemala. 16 : 30 Return to Guatemala City.

The Sumpango Giant Barrel Festival is held every November 1 in Sacatepéquez, Guatemala, and has been recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO since 2024. It is an ancient tradition in which huge multicolored comets, some more than 20 meters in diameter, rise in the sky as a symbol of union between the living and their deceased loved ones.

Antigua Guatemala, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a colonial gem surrounded by volcanoes and recognized for its cobblestone streets, baroque churches and colorful squares. Founded in the 16th century, it preserves imposing monuments such as the Arch of Saint Catherine, the Cathedral of Saint Joseph and the Church of La Merced, which reflect its historical splendour.