There are many day trips that can be included in your tour, depending on your interests. Here are some examples of the activities that can be arranged:
Finca Los Nietos Coffee tour-
Finca Los Nietos is a small family-owned coffee plantation located just outside of Antigua, Guatemala. Here you can tour the botanical gardens and processing center where the coffee is roasted and packaged to be sold… And don’t forget the best part, coffee tasting!
Macadamia Nut Plantation-
Tour and sample Macadamia Nuts and enjoy Macadamia pancakes!
La Azotea Cultural Center in Antigua:
La Azotea offers shopping, dining, and more!
-Museo Del Cafe- Coffee museum dedicated to the history, processing, marketing, and brewing of coffee.
-Casa K’ojem, Mayan Music Museum- Collection of Mayan musical instruments dating back before Pre-Columbian times.
-Rincon de Sacatepequez Museum- Cultural costumes and customs from villages around Antigua.
-La Ronda- Equestrian facility, offering horseback riding lessons and guided trail rides.
Village tour of Santiago Zamora, located just outside of Antigua-
The women who live here have created a tour of their village where they talk about their history and demonstrate a traditional wedding ceremony. They teach you how to weave, make tortillas, and grind corn and coffee beans. A traditional local meal is prepared for lunch and an opportunity to shop for textiles is offered.