Learn the history & culture of Guatemalan textiles with locals
Learn about the history and modern day culture of textiles in Guatemala. On the tour, you'll visit the nearby pueblo of San Antonio Aguas Calientes, famous for its high quality textiles. We'll stop at a textile museum, a local weaving cooperative, and a local artisan market, before returning to Antigua to shop around the city's best textile stores. You'll see textiles being made, learn about trajes típicos - traditional dress, and meet local artisans. During the tour you'll have the opportunity to speak with and buy your own textiles directly from the artisans that made them.
per adult from
$82
AUDDuration
3 to 4 hours
Pickup
Hotel pickup available
Voucher
Mobile ticket
What's included :
- Transport Fare (Public Bus)
- Museum and workshop entrance fees
What's excluded :
- Gratuities
- This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: San Antonio Aguas Calientes, San Antonio Aguas Calientes, Sacatepequez Department
Tour of San Antonio Aguas Calientes, famous for its textiles. You'll visit a textile museum and local weaving cooperative as well as the local artisan market.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Antigua, Antigua, Sacatepequez Department
Tour of Antigua's top textile stores
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Departure Point :
Traveler pickup is offeredDeparture Time :
Suppliers and travelers coordinate start times within the given time periods. 10/1/2019 - 10/21/2021Monday - Sunday: 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM Return Detail :
-Hotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Language
English - Guide
Age Req.
-
Fitness Req.
None
Group Size
10
Organised by ViaGuate
Activity ID: V-169171P8
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