Tours for your companion
(free of charge)  Museums POPOL VUH & IXCHE
Friday, February 26th.
Timing
Pick up at hotels - 09:00 to 09:30 am
Tour duration - 03 hours
Transfer from the hotel to the museums. First you will visit the Popol Vuh Museum that offers the visitor a unique exploration of the history of Guatemala, illustrated with one of the best collections of pre-Columbian and colonial art in the country. The museum is a private, scientific, non-profit institution, incorporated to the Universidad Francisco Marroquín.
Adjacent you will find the Ixchel Museum. Ixchel was the Maya goddess of fertility and weaving, in the pre Hispanic era. A collection of textiles from approximately 120 indigenous communities is on display here, providing a good introduction to the history of the crafts in this country. Most of the textiles have their provenance from indigenous communities in the highland area of Guatemala.
Includes: Ground transportation; English speaking guide; Entrance Fees
Not included: Personal expenses; meals and beverages; tips.
HANDICRAFTS MARKET
 Saturday February 27th 2010 Timing
Pick up at hotels - 09:00 to 09:30 am
Tour duration - 03 hours
This unique complex was created to give the artisans from the interior of the country an opportunity to sell their wares directly to the tourist both foreign and local. This is a handicraft market where you will be able to buy traditional handicrafts, a wide variety of textiles, ceramics, wood and leather items are available.
Includes: Ground transportation
Not included: Personal expenses; meals and beverages; tips
GUATEMALA CITY TOUR
 Sunday, February 28th 2010
Timing
Pick up at hotels - 09:00 to 09:30 am
Tour duration - 03 hours
Departure from the hotel to visit Guatemala City, capital of the country. The tour begins with a panoramic view of the financial centre as well as the seat of the city hall. Then we proceed with a visit to the historical downtown area to visit the National Palace of Culture and the Metropolitan Cathedral, both located at the main plaza. Includes: Ground transportation; English speaking guide; Entrance Fees to Palacio Nacional de la Cultura
Not included: Personal expenses; meals and beverages; tips
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