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Authentic Chicken Bus Experience and Mayan Village Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English
Spanish

4 hours 30 minutes

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What sets this tour apart is simple: you are dropped right in to the REAL life of Guatemala. You learn to ride the chicken bus like a local, navigate the terminal yourself, and walk into a Mayan village where tourism hasn’t cleaned things up for comfort. Nothing is staged, filtered, or sanitized.

We push you to participate, not spectate. A scavenger hunt in the market, beers with locals, a picnic built from what you buy on the spot, and real conversations in a working community. It’s noisy, messy, funny, and human — the opposite of a polished tour bubble.

You leave knowing how the country actually works, with dirt on your shoes and stories most travelers never get close to.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

1

We meet in Antigua and dive straight into the chaos. A walk through the Central Market where the day starts with a cold beer for a little liquid courage. You’ll get a playful scavenger hunt packed with “I Spy” challenges and harmless dares designed to pull you out of spectator mode and into the action. This isn’t a passive tour, you’re part of the scene. From there we enter the colorful madness of the bus terminal, and instead of holding your hand, we teach you how to find the right chicken bus yourself. You'll be riding like a local in no time, confident to travel Guatemala on the public transportation. The bus takes us to a local Mayan village outside of Antigua. Hang on for a wild ride!

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
2

Santa Maria de Jesus

This isn’t a normal bus ride — it’s a crash course in riding Guatemala like a local. We don’t just put you on a chicken bus, we teach you how to use it with confidence. By the end of the ride, you’ll know how to navigate public transportation like you live here, plus hear the wild history and fun facts behind Guatemala’s most iconic rolling artwork. The bus drops us in Santa María de Jesús, a Mayan village just outside Antigua where tourism hasn’t smoothed the edges. The streets are packed with color, culture, and everyday life — and chances are, you won’t see another tourist. We explore the market and build a picnic from fresh local produce, eating the way families do, right in the middle of the action. And of course, we make YOU find the chicken bus to get us back to Antigua! It’s loud, authentic, a little chaotic, and completely unforgettable.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

1 alcoholic beverage included.

Picnic provided (vegetarian)

Includes bus fare

Gratuity is not included. Optional gratuity is greatly appretiated!

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