Giant Kite Festival: Sumpango's Day of the Dead

Experience the vibrant and ancient tradition of the Giant Kite Festival in Sumpango, Guatemala, where families honor their deceased relatives and ward off evil spirits with colorful kites.

Duration: 1 day
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

We are starting our day departing from your hotel in Guatemala City or Antigua to Sumpango, Sacatepéquez near Antigua.
Upon arrival to Sumpango, your guide will take you to the cemetery where people have cleaned, painted and decorated family graves, neighbors fondly remember the deceased, and catch up on the latest news. Every year tourists and…

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The Grand Kite Festival of Sumpango is held annually on November 1, in honor of the Day of the Dead or All Saints Day.
This custom of flying vibrant kites dates back to ancient times, with families honoring their departed loved ones each year. As per a widespread lore of the town, every November 1st, malicious spirits descend upon the graveyard to…

Location
Guatemalan Adventure Day Tour
Calle 3-40 13, 13 calle 3-40 Z.10 Edificio Atlantis Office No. 50
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Johanne_l
Nov 3, 2024
Mirko was a great guide... - Mirko was a great guide and fun. It was great seeing all the barriletes although we left early to avoid traffic. Tip: Arrive early, take a shuttle.
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Rosemary_l
Nov 1, 2024
They didn’t see my reservations/got left - I would have loved to enjoy this. After my flight being delayed and this was the first thing I saw I jumped on it And purchased a day before the event. The time on the reservation said starts at 7am so I went to sit in the lobby of my hotel and reached out to the company around 7:05 because I have not heard from them I wanted to make sure I did not miss this opportunity. I received a message 35 mins later stating they did not receive my reservation until late and they did not see it and they departed at 6:30am not 7am as shown on their site. I guess do not purchase a night before because they would leave you. A full refund was requested. I would have loved to give this experience five stars but I didn’t get a chance to experience it.
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