Top Things to do in Escuintla Department
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Things to do in Escuintla Department, Escuintla Department: The Best Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Escuintla Department, Guatemala including Kayak -Bird Watching Combo Tour from Puerto Quetzal, Puerto Quetzal - San Jose Beach Full-Day Tour, Pacaya Volcano Sunrise Tour, 8-Day Best of Guatemala Tour: Antigua, Pacaya Volcano, Lake Atitlan and Tikal Ruins, Puerto Quetzal Shore Excursion: Colonial Antigua City Highlights, Puerto Quetzal Shore Excursion: Colonial Antigua and Hot Springs with Lunch, Pacaya Volcano Tour, 2-Day Tour: Auto Safari Chapín Zoo and Monterrico Black Sand Beach from Guatemala City or Antigua, Antigua Guatemala Shore Excursion from Puerto Quetzal, Pacaya volcano.
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1. Kayak -Bird Watching Combo Tour from Puerto Quetzal
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
On this tour enjoy, enjoy the natural wetlands and mangroves of the Pacific Ocean, Guatemala. The water channels of this area are full of birds, exotic plants and green vegetation. Your guide, an expert in bird watching, will indicate the variety that you will be spotting during the tour. Since these are lazy water channels; your kayaking adventure will be effortless! At the end of the tour, back to the restaurant for a delicious snack with the taste of Guatemala.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Kayak
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Reviewed By Dreamer310631
Billy was our tour guide and Billy our driver. They were wonderful, and very informative!! We had a great tour and highly recommend them, very knowledgeable!! Thanks for a wonderful tour of your Country. The Seattle Group.
2. Puerto Quetzal - San Jose Beach Full-Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Itching for a beach getaway? If this is what you have been craving for, join us on a full-day San Jose Beach tour and reward yourself with good food and beautiful scenery. On this tour, you will head towards a beautiful private villa at San Jose, where you can relax in a hammock or enjoy the pool. A perfect day to relax and have fun, this is the best way to enjoy summer and immerse yourself in this beautiful creation of Mother Nature. You will have a seafood lunch cooked by a local cook, and after lunch, you will get on a fully modified buggy and ride along the shores of San Jose Beach, where you can enjoy the sea breeze and catch the sunset. After enjoying the dark volcanic sand and warm pristine waters, you will end this tour by freshening up at the villa and ultimately heading back to Guatemala City, Antigua Guatemala or Puerto Quetzal.
Inclusions: Seafood lunch included in the tour can be changed in advance., Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Use of Buggy, Pool
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Snacks, Soda/Pop
Reviewed By IzziGirlAbroad
All of the logistics around the tour were perfect -- great communication, easy to book, they even offered a carseat for my daughter. The vehicle was comfortable, wifi worked great, and all of the stops were well-planned and interesting. I've been in Guate for a year, and I saw a ton of new and interesting things. Be prepared that is is a FULL day. We were exhausted by lunchtime. It's also not super kid-friendly, and I wish we'd made other arrangements for my 4 y/o. Usually, she loves this sort of thing, but the bouncing around and quick pace made it hard for her to get into anything. The guide was polite, knowledgeable, and very helpful during the tour. He was flexible when we requested changes to the schedule and could quickly and easily answer our questions about the places we visited. What really turned us off was all the political commentary -- about Guatemalan politics and US politics alike. The guide was very knowledgeable about the sites and their history, but would often diverge to talk about his personal opinions on capitalism, the Trump presidency, and why the Mayan people lack the ability to think logically due to deficiencies in their language (*eyeroll*). I am very liberal, and my sister who traveled with us is very conservative, and we both walked away offended -- no small feat! It made it hard to simply enjoy the history of the places we visited because we weren't sure what was being filtered. I also wish there was more of an emphasis on the STORIES behind the sites, not just the facts. It felt a little dry. It was a nice tour and I would recommend the company as a whole, but I hope the guide sticks to the facts next time.
3. Pacaya Volcano Sunrise Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
We are the only company that offers sunrise tours of Pacaya. There are several benefits of going during the sunrise. The first being that the rivers of lava can be seen best before the sun rises as the orange color of the lava usually gets dimmed once the sun comes out. The second, is that large tourist groups begin ascending the volcano at 8:00am and on busy days there can be up to 400 people atop Pacaya. The third reason to go to see the sunrise is that you'll be back in Antigua by 9:30am with plenty of time to catch other shuttles or spend the day discovering Antigua.
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By Lost_Taco
I had a great experience on El CA Express. I used them three times, Guatemala Airport - > Antigua, El Paredón - > Antigua, and Antigua - > the Airport. They were prompt with replies, willing to help and wait a few extra minutes for me when I landed and customs took longer than expected, cheap, easy to book, provided wifi, comfortable seats, and outlets at seats. I will use this shuttle service again when I return to Guatemala
4. 8-Day Best of Guatemala Tour: Antigua, Pacaya Volcano, Lake Atitlan and Tikal Ruins
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4.6 based on 12 reviews
Immerse yourself in Guatemala’s fascinating history and beautiful scenery on this 8-day tour. See some of Guatemala’s best-known destinations as you take a city sightseeing tour around Antigua, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Atitlan, visit the Mayan ruins of Yaxha and Tikal, hike up Pacaya Volcano and more. This all-inclusive tour includes transportation and overnight accommodation, making it a convenient way to get the most out of your trip to Guatemala!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private boat tour, Transport between sites, Professional English-speaking guide, 7 nights of accommodation, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch), Small group tour of 15 pax maximum
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By roxyosuna
This company was very professional from beginning to end. They answered all my questions prior to booking, they were on time for pick up and the tour was as described. Excellent service
5. Puerto Quetzal Shore Excursion: Colonial Antigua City Highlights
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4.6 based on 7 reviews
Depart from Puerto Quetzal and enjoy the amazing Antigua Guatemala. This city is outstanding and the best-preserved colonial city in Latin America. Tourists visit Antigua, Guatemala every year from around the world to enjoy its natural beauty and historical monuments. The Spanish Colonial style permeates every part of the town: its houses, churches, squares, parks and ruins, also its traditions and folklore as well. Antigua is a city of charm and color where you can see and buy an overwhelming variety of attractive, handmade products that honor the traditions of generations of artisans
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Lunch, 1 natural beverage
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), other Drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By lou_lou_fur
This was a great way to relieve our designated driver for a day and so glad we opted for this tour. A lovely little hike to see Pacaya Volcano close-up, we were the first party to ascend that day and glimpsed some lava. The views from the top were well worth it and taking El Arenal route on the descent was an adventure. After the hike, the Kawilal Spa was just the ticket! We even had the whole area to ourselves due to the pandemic, so all felt very safe. The smoothie and lunch there were also very delicious. Could have done with a tad more direction at times, but all part of the fun!
6. Puerto Quetzal Shore Excursion: Colonial Antigua and Hot Springs with Lunch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Enjoy a soft walking tour in Antigua, famous for its well-preserved Spanish Baroque influenced architecture, as well as a number of spectacular ruins of colonial churches, combined with a bit of relaxation at the hot springs to enjoy thermal circuit pools and lunch (included).
Inclusions: Lunch, Local guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By larryl0ebig
Charming city with a lot to see. Very Warm to Hot with the occasional cooling breeze. Friendly town with history and stories of the indigenous people. The Jade Museum and factory was actually OK. They do have some good deals on unique pieces. Lunch was local.
7. Pacaya Volcano Tour
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
An incredible view of the Pacaya volcano with 2,500 meters high, on the way to the ascent we can observe flora and fauna of the area, views of the different volcanoes that make an unforgettable experience, you walk on petrified lava and if it is possible to see lava rivers . It is an incredible adventure that you should not miss in Guatemala.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Park entrance, Lunch
8. 2-Day Tour: Auto Safari Chapín Zoo and Monterrico Black Sand Beach from Guatemala City or Antigua
The tour can depart from Guatemala City or Antigua. The trip consists of a visit to Auto Safari Chapín zoo located at the pacific coast of Guatemala in Taxisco road near Escuintla. Auto Safari Chapín is the first zoo in Central America where you can drive through in your car and be in touch with wild animals while your car windows and doors are the only things that separate you from the animals. On the second day you will visit the black sand beach of Monterrico that offers an enabling environment for rest and relaxation. It is ideal for exploring efforts to conserve sea turtles, green iguanas and crocodiles. Mangroves are stopping hundreds of migratory and resident birds. With extensive and beautiful beaches of volcanic sand, Monterrico is ideal for enjoying the sea.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Overnight accommodation, Local taxes
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By roxyosuna
This company was very professional from beginning to end. They answered all my questions prior to booking, they were on time for pick up and the tour was as described. Excellent service
9. Antigua Guatemala Shore Excursion from Puerto Quetzal
We will depart to the Heritage City of Antigua Guatemala as soon as you leave the cruise ship. Get amazed by its warm and lovely people, their traditions, the combination of indigenous people from around the country, and visitors from around the world. This city of almost 500 years will impress you with its colonial architecture, nice gardens, attractive shops, and all the history behind the beautiful landscapes and monuments. The tour will be interactive. We´ll share important information and give you enough time to take pictures and shop around.
Inclusions: Driver, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional certified guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Lunch
Exclusions: visits or activities not mentioned., Gratuities
10. Pacaya volcano
A unique experience where you can meet one of the three active volcanoes of Guatemala, you will see beautiful landscapes and live unforgettable moments.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Local guide
Exclusions: Entrance, you pay extra Q50.00
Reviewed By lisa_curti
We came across this coffee workshop by chance and are so glad we did!! We learnt so much about the different processes in coffee and the different types of coffee in Guatemala. This workshop is great as its really practical- you get to do everything yourself from hand grinding the beans, to the many different brewing techniques. I had very little knowledge before on the different kit you can use at home to brew great coffee - in this workshop you get to make coffee with 3 at home kits (chemex, V60 and aeropress). The staff are super friendly with amazing English and Jorge is super knowledgeable on everything coffee!! The coffee is amazing - so good you don’t need milk, which i wouldn’t dream about back in London. I am super excited to try everything I learnt at home and you get instructions to bring home so you dont need to worry about remembering it all. I am glad our volcano trek was postponed due to the weather otherwise we might not of stumbled upon this workshop!
