Puerto Quetzal Shore Excursion – Private tour: Colonial Antigua City Highlights

Puerto Quetzal Shore Excursion – Private tour: Colonial Antigua City Highlights

Route Duration: 7 hours

• Puerto Quetzal
• Antigua Guatemala

Casa Santo Domingo Museums / Catedral de San Jose / Arco de Santa Catalina / Iglesia de La Merced

Operates: You will be met at the cruise pier where you will be picked up and transfered to Antigua Guatemala. Here you will meet your guide. The first attraction we will visit are the ruins of Santo Domingo Convent. This monastery was edified in 1529 and today some of its post-earthquake remains have been converted into a hotel. We continue at the Jade Factory and Museum. Here you will learn about the various types of jade, how this mineral is mined and processed then fashioned into beautiful jewelry. Be sure to touch the jade rock formation in the middle of the showroom for good luck! Then we will visit the surroundings of the Cathedral Church of San Jose - Roman Catholic Church in Antigua Guatemala and the beautiful. The original church was built around 1541, but suffered several earthquakes throughout its history, and the first church building was demolished in 1669, the cathedral was rebuilt and consecrated in 1680. Next in the itinerary we will walk through the park where you can find the large fountain, circular walkways and inviting benches hums along with the friendly yet bustling activity of tourists and locals alike. We will also explore one of the distinguishable landmarks in Antigua Guatemala, Santa Catalina Arch. Built in the 17th century, originally it was connected to the convent of Santa Catalina, allowing the cloistered nuns to pass from one building to the other without going out on the street. Stand outside the 17th century Church of La Merced with its twin bell towers and graceful yellow and white facade. Finally, we will return to Puerto Quetzal to board your cruise.