Antigua's Charming Village and Plantation Tours: Explore Traditions and Products

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San Juan del Obispo

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Experience the charm of Antigua through village and plantation tours. Discover traditions and products, including chocolate, coffee, macadamia nuts, and local handicrafts. Join us for a fun and educational adventure!

Duration: 5 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

San Juan del Obispo - San Juan del Obispo Village. Natural Cacao Artisanal workshop and The Old Bishop´s Palace
Valhalla Experimental Station - Macadamia Nut Plantation, Tour at the farm, Process, and products
San Antonio Aguas Calientes - San Antonio Aguas Calientes Textile museum and Cooperative
Finca La Azotea - 4. La Azotea Coffee Farm and Cultural centre

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Bottled water
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Additional Information

If you’re seeking to explore the enchanting appeal of Antigua, rooted in the industrious and cheerful locals, their craft, and customs… This is the trip for you!! On this 5-hour journey around Antigua, you’ll be introduced to the art of making a Chocolate Beverage, the growth and process of Coffee, Macadamia Nuts, and their diverse products,…

Location

San Juan del Obispo

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Jane_s

Jul 31, 2024

Fantastic ! - The chocolate factory ! All of the people at the stops were exceptional. Moses was very knowledgeable and accommodating.

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Colleen_b

Jan 19, 2024

EXCELLENT TOUR - We really enjoyed this tour!!! Eduardo super guide. His English was excellent. He is very knowledgeable. He was very curtious. Our driver, Marin id an excellent driver and very curtious,

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Obumnemen2023

Dec 12, 2023

ATV tour of villages around Antigua Guatemala, Dec 2023 - My 2nd ATV tour via Simoon rentals and tour. I was only one on tour, my guide was Gio Asturias, who was impeccable in his knowledge of the area. It was approx a 6 hr tour via ATV, we visited about 4 local villages; and the Valhalla macadamia farm. Gio was very personable, an excellent communicator and very obviously loved his job. He went over and beyond to ensure my tour was a spectacular experience!!

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Ellentexasgulfcoast

Mar 30, 2023

Don't hesitate to book this tour! - We visited several villages near Antigua during a very pleasant day. The most memorable was the chocolate "factory," where we saw intensely hands-on artisanal production of discs of chocolate, some flavored with cardamom, ginger, orange. I loved visiting this tiny local business enterprise! The visit to the macadamia place included a face massage with macadamia oil. The coffee roaster was a bit touristy for our taste, but overall the places we visited were well worth the trip, interesting & even endearing. Our guide gave us insights into life in that area.

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Roamingworld

Mar 22, 2023

Fantastic tour - I was fortunate to have found this tour. Moises was my tour guide and Marlon- my driver. Every stop on the itinerary was fascinating, educational and fun. Loved the chocolate factory tour where I observed how the coco beans were roasted, then mixed with other ingredients and finally- made into delicious products. I bought lots of chocolate from their store to enjoy at home and with my family and friends- it is excellent. The next stop was in a lovely town where we saw how the local women did laundry on the main square, and thanks to Moises I also paid a visit to a small family-owned jade factory and store. Moises and Marlon treated me to a mid-morning snack of the famous local chicharrone-delicious! The visit to the macadamia nut farm was a lot of fun (do not miss to stop at the "World's Most Beautiful bathroom" there), I learned a lot about macadamias and also got a lovely face massage. Next on the itinerary was a traditional Mayan town to observe the Mayan ladies weaving, and finally- a coffee plantation and a traditional life and music museum. I didn't feel rushed, Moises was patient and waited for me to complete my purchases at all destinations. Thank you, Moises and Marlon, this was a trip to remember!

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Joan_j

Jan 23, 2023

Terrific Tour & Guide! - Loved this tour! The artisanal demos and historic sites in the villages were so interesting, and we loved touring the macadamia farm and the coffee plantation! Nelson is an amazing tour guide with a wealth of knowledge of the area and its rich history. We highly recommend this tour!!

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Samsara10s

Jan 5, 2020

Great introduction to Guatemala - We particularly loved the coffee plantation but the macadamia plantation was also beautiful. Moises was an excellent guide and gave us lots of information about the country and specifically about Antigua both past and present.

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Cheryl12344

Aug 4, 2019

Great tour - The tour was excellent. We visited places that my brother, who has lived there for 25 years, hadn't seen before. The guide was knowledgeable and it was relaxing not to have to drive around and try to find our way to these different sites on our own.

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From $45

up to 9 guests

2 Adult