Private Community and Cultural Tour of Jocotenango
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
This community tour promotes the integral development of a generally marginalized community in Jocotenango and allows visitors to witness social transformation through art.
The tour was designed and is guided by young artists and activists from the same community, all activities within the tour are approved and supported by residents of the village to which it is visited and contribute to its integral development.
The tour uses TukTuks to transport visitors from the starting point to each point of the itinerary, that is: from La Azotea to the square, from the square to the bus station, from the bus station to the Vista Hermosa community and from Vista Hermosa back to the starting point, La Azotea.
The cost of the tour includes this transportation.
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Plazuela de Jocotenango, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Participants will hear a little about the history of the municipality of Jocotenango and about the lives of young artists.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Estación de Buses Los Llanos, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
The largest mural in Jocotenango is presented, made by local artists and the municipal market is known.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Aldea Vista Hermosa, Jocotenango, Sacatepequez, H7M6+WC9, Jocotenango, Guatemala
Artistic murals made with the support of Urban HeArt by local urban artists are presented, a viewpoint within the community is visited, a tortilla workshop is held with a community leader, a presentation of urban art is observed.
Duration: 2 hours
Inclusions
- Soda/Pop
- Private transportation
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Bottled water
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- 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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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