Iximche Ruins Tour from Antigua
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4 giờ 30 phút
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*If you are traveling solo, please contact us before booking. We are happy to match solo travelers with existing reservations to confirm the tour.*
Explore Iximché, one of the most important archaeological sites in the Guatemalan Highlands and the former capital of the Kaqchikel Maya during the Late Postclassic period. Once a powerful political and ceremonial center (12th–15th centuries), Iximché played a key role during the Spanish Conquest and is considered the first capital of Guatemala.
Upon arrival, you will meet your local bilingual guide at the entrance of the site, where the guided visit begins. You will walk through the site’s four ceremonial plazas, surrounded by temples, structures reaching up to 10 meters high, and two Maya ball courts. Through clear explanations and storytelling, your guide will explain the social organization, rituals, and defensive strategies of the Kaqchikel people.
The visit also includes time at the on-site museum (closed on Mondays).
Thông tin khác
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Entrance fee - The site entrance fee is not included and must be paid on-site: Q50.00 per person, payable in cash (local currency).
Language - The tour is conducted in English and Spanish.
Food & drinks - Snacks and water are not included. You are welcome to bring your own.
Pickup window & timing - Pickup takes place between 7:20-7:45am., depending on traffic and the final route. Please note that times may vary due to local traffic conditions.
If you are traveling solo, we kindly encourage you to contact us before booking. This experience operates with a minimum of two participants; however, in some cases we may already have other travelers booked or interested on the same date. When possible, we are happy to match solo travelers with existing reservations so the tour can be confirmed. **Availability for this option depends on existing bookings and can only be verified by contacting us directly.**
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cần Quan Tâm
Explore Iximché, one of the most important archaeological sites in the Guatemalan Highlands and the former capital of the Kaqchikel Maya during the Late Postclassic period. Once a powerful political and ceremonial center (12th–15th centuries), Iximché played a key role during the Spanish Conquest and is considered the first capital of Guatemala. Upon arrival, you will meet your local bilingual guide at the entrance of the site, where the guided visit begins. You will walk through the site’s four ceremonial plazas, surrounded by temples, structures reaching up to 10 meters high, and two Maya ball courts. Through clear explanations and storytelling, your guide will explain the social organization, rituals, and defensive strategies of the Kaqchikel people. The visit also includes time at the on-site museum (closed on Mondays), where sculptures and ceramics discovered during excavations provide additional insight into daily life and ceremonial practices.
Bao gồm
Local guide
Pickup from centrally located hotels in Antigua
Round-trip shared transfer
Profesional driver
We recommend that travelers bring a light meal, snack, fruit, or any food of their choice to enjoy at the summit during the break. Please also bring enough water for the hike..
Gratuities (Optional)
based in Q50.00 per person.
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Iximche Ruins Tour from Antigua
Pickup included
Đánh giá
18 đánh giá
Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor
A great experience from start to finish
Allison G,,15 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Our driver (forgot his name) arrived on time and was polite and helpful. He was a great and patient driver in some pretty intense traffic including a big bike race. Our local guide, Melvin, was lovely. There were no questions that he couldn’t answer. We arrived a little earlier than another group that was joining us. Melvin gave us a short but in-depth tour of the museum while we waited. I would recommend this company, guide and driver.
Antigua to iximche
Kenneth S,,9 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Drive time from Antigua to iximche was about an hour. A quick knowledgeable tour through the grounds with the guide with extra time to explore in your own. While not the most impressive rubs I’ve ever seen was still beautiful and worth the visit. Especially noting local peoples still using the grounds for religious purposes. A+
It was really great we...
isabelle j,,21 thg 2, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00It was really great we went really early in the morning so there were barely any people in the park! It was so cool to see the ruins!
Interesting ruins, excellent guide
Gerald L,,7 thg 2, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Interesting Mayan ruins. Best to experience it with a guide. Our guide Melvin was very knowledgeable and friendly and spoke good English. Go on a weekday morning to avoid crowds. Not commercialized at all. Also they have free restrooms.
Magical historical site.
Lindsay H,,3 thg 10, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00We were fortunate to go on a day when we were the only people on the tour. Melvin was super knowledgeable and answered all our questions while giving us the history. We got to observe the Mayan people (from afar) who ceremonially praised Mother Earth through their traditions. It was magical. Highly recommend.
Iximche archeological site
denisecP3367QJ,,21 thg 5, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00We went to iximche ruins yesterday. We had an excellent experience. A la cart tours booked this for us. Willie picked us up at the hotel and took us there. Melvin was our tour guide Melvins wealth of knowledge about the ruins and the Mayan people made this excursion one of the best we've been on.
A must see location!
emilyjsauer,,16 thg 4, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00My friends and I loved this tour and think it’s a must-do if you have the time! Our guide was so knowledgeable and friendly and we truly felt like we got to connect to the culture and history of the location. Our shuttle driver was also kind and a great driver and picked us up right at our door. I will recommend this tour to anyone I know traveling to the area in the future!
The unnoted ruins!
2cajun,,15 thg 3, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was very interesting the guide was excellent and kind. The small museum was also very informative The bus driver arrived when stated at the hotel.
A truly special experience
Richard F,,10 thg 7, 2023
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00A wonderful experience, a quick smooth ride from Antigua to ruins. The guide, Melvin had excellent English, was very patient, kind, and taught my family a lot about Mayan history, culture and ruins. It was extra special that he himself identified as Mayan as well. A wonderful way to spend a morning!
Iximche Ruims Tour from Antigua
PatE203,,24 thg 3, 2023
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Iximche Ruins Tour was a short, pleasant ride from Antigua to the highlands. The excavations were much smaller than other Mayan ruins I've seen such as Tikal in northern Guatemala and Chichen Itza on the Mexican Yucatán Peninsula but well worth the trip. The Mayan guide was well informed and the museum was informative as well. It's a beautiful and peaceful spot.
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