Explore one of Latin America's most enticing cities, deemed a UNESCO World Heritage site for its rich history and colonial atmosphere.
Antigua City Break - Original - Posada Los Bucaros
Independent
2008
GAP
No Minimum
Central America
Guatemala
Antigua
Antigua
Guatemala
Guatemala
Culture/History
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Enjoy a city that has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site for its rich history and fascinating culture. Your package will include a transfer either to or from the airport, two nights in a comfortable and centrally located hotel and a city tour to help you fully discover this unique, world class city. Cobblestone streets, colourful markets and elegant colonial homes have won Antigua recognition by travellers as one of the jewels of Latin America.
Transfer to your centrally located hotel in Antigua (the package includes one transfer) and, if you have time, enjoy some of the abundant local or international cuisine, and the world class nightlife.
The cobblestone streets, colourful markets and elegant colonial homes have won Antigua recognition by travellers as one of the jewels of Latin America and from UNESCO as a world heritage site. On day two, your City Break package includes a half-day city tour on foot from a local expert and is your chance to discover the rich history and culture of Antigua and sights such as the Merced Cathedral, Plaza las Armas and the extensive local handicrafts market. You then have the afternoon for independent exploration and to take advantage of the excellent shopping!
You can depart the hotel at your leisure, either to the airport or for more adventure in Guatemala and beyond.
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Enjoy a city that has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site for its rich history and fascinating culture. Your package will include a transfer either to or from the airport, two nights in a comfortable and centrally located hotel and a city tour to help you fully discover this unique, world class city. Cobblestone streets, colourful markets and elegant colonial homes have won Antigua recognition by travellers as one of the jewels of Latin America.
Transfer to your centrally located hotel in Antigua (the package includes one transfer) and, if you have time, enjoy some of the abundant local or international cuisine, and the world class nightlife.
The cobblestone streets, colourful markets and elegant colonial homes have won Antigua recognition by travellers as one of the jewels of Latin America and from UNESCO as a world heritage site. On day two, your City Break package includes a half-day city tour on foot from a local expert and is your chance to discover the rich history and culture of Antigua and sights such as the Merced Cathedral, Plaza las Armas and the extensive local handicrafts market. You then have the afternoon for independent exploration and to take advantage of the excellent shopping!
You can depart the hotel at your leisure, either to the airport or for more adventure in Guatemala and beyond.
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Accommodation
Simple hotel (2 nts).
Brief Highlights
A transfer to or from the airport, half-day city tour, 2 nights hotel stay.
Departure
Daily
Group Leader
No tour leader. Local guide on city tour.
Group Size
No Minimum
Included Highlights
Half-day city tour, arrival or departure transfers
Local Payment
N/A
Meals Included
No meals included.
StartFinish
Ex Antigua
Transport
Transfer in private shuttle.
A Couple of Rules
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for G.A.P Adventures Adventure travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our group leader has the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or they use prostitutes.
About Accommodation
A variety of accommodation standards are available for Independent tours, see your dossier for the accommodation class specific to your tour. Please remember that hotel/lodge/resort standards can be different from what you are used to in your home country, which is part of the appeal of adventure travel . Porterage is not included, but can be arranged directly at most hotels.
About our Transportation
Land Transfers & Included Tours/activities: Many of the land transfers and included tours will be by private van, car or taxi, while others may be shared with other travellers depending on availability, nature of the activity and destination. For transfers, you may have a local non English-speaking driver only, for included tours, you will be accompanied by an English speaking local guide.
Arrival Complications
We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, as soon as possible please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your trip leader (if you are not on a group tour please refer to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier). If you are unable to get in touch with your leader, please refer to our emergency contact details. If you have pre-booked an airport transfer and have not made contact with our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point hotel, following the Joining Instructions. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.
Associated Planeterra Project
If you choose to, you may have the opportunity to visit the following Planeterra project:
OPEN WINDOWS FOUNDATION
Open Windows is a non-profit organization that provides educational opportunities for children in the community of San Miguel Dueñas. Programs offered by Open Windows are free and have supported over 1,500 children in the areas of literacy, computer skills, tutoring and art, with priority given to those who have the greatest financial need. A scholarship program is offered to children who show interest in learning and strong dedication to studying. For those in need of medical support, a health clinic is open free to the community twice each month.
Although the town of San Miguel Duenas is situated just twenty minutes from the wealthy tourist center of Antigua, it does not benefit from its proximity. It has a substantially lower standard of living (the average monthly income is less than $80, and many homes do not have running water or electricity). In Guatemala the literacy level is only 71%, and the average child completes only five and a half years of school, more than half fail 1st grade, and only 1% of the population reads for pleasure.
San Miguel Duenas is an agricultural town of 12,000 people, of which 4,000 are school-aged children and yet only 2,000 attend school. The rest do not go for various financial and cultural reasons. Instead of attending school many children must help provide for their families by picking coffee. This has resulted in an exceptionally low literacy rate in this community.
There are NO other libraries or computer centers in San Miguel Dueñas (not even the four local schools have either of these facilities). Open Windows, therefore, aims to improve the living conditions of the economically deprived children from in and around the town, by providing access to important educational resources through its services which the community has come to depend on.
How You Can Help
Each year we work with the staff of Open Windows to identify the needs of the project. G.A.P Adventures pays all administration costs and so that 100% of each donation goes to the projects we support. It costs $500 USD to send one child to school for one year. This provides enough funds to cover the cost of the child’s uniform, school fees, books and school supplies. Highschool is six years in duration which means that by raising just $3,000 USD we can help one child further their education giving them the confidence and ability to access better jobs and create a brighter future.
While our goal is to raise funds to support the Open Windows Scholarship program, travellers can also help make a difference by visiting the Open Windows project while on your G.A.P Adventures tour and donating the following items:
• School supplies (i.e. pens, pencils, notebooks)
• Art supplies (i.e. yarn, crochete hooks, paint)
• Children’s clothes (i.e. T-shirts)
• Toys to be used for the reading points program
• Over the counter medicine to be used in the health clinic (i.e. Tylenol, cough medicine etc.)
To arrange a visit please contact our local office, contact information can be found in emergency contact information.
Brochure Intro
Explore one of Latin America's most enticing cities, deemed a UNESCO World Heritage site for its rich history and colonial atmosphere.
Departure Tax
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Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this dossier has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and G.A.P Adventures. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. The group leader will advise you of any changes at the initial group meeting. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to improve the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your dossier to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Dossier Intro
See the world's most enticing and interesting cities in style with our City Breaks program. All City Breaks include an arrival or departure transfer, two nights in comfortable hotels and a city tour.
Emergency Contact
Should you need to contact G.A.P Adventures during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call our local office in San José, Costa Rica. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so that we may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
G.A.P Adventures San José, Costa Rica,
Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, and Saturday 9am to 1pm local time (GMT –6).
Tel: Int. Dialing Code + 506 2231 4708.
Costa Rica Emergency Cell Phone: +506 8322 9140 (after office hours).
If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office in Costa Rica,
we have a toll-free line within North America (or our regular direct line), which will connect you directly with our Toronto office. In the event that you cannot get through, you can reach a member of our Operations department at the mobile number below.
Toll-free, North America only: 1 800 465 5600.
Calls from the UK: 0870 999 0144.
Outside North America and the UK: +1 416 260 0999.
Mobile: + 1 416 305 6139.
Emergency Fund
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (eg. a natural disaster) necessitate a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
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