Quiriguá One Day Photo
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Schedule
8AM, 9AM
Languages offered
English & Spanish
Duration
8 hrs
Transportation
Included
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Come explore the fascinating Mayan ruins of Quiriguá during this one-day tour. Quiriguá is home to the Izabal region’s tallest stelae, and you'll be able to admire them on this tour.

Quiriguá is one of Guatemala’s treasured Mayan sites. Restoration began here in the 1930s and in 1981 Quiriguá was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site has a long history dating back to the 7th century, when it was intimately connected with Copán. You’ll learn about all of this and more during the tour.

As a tour participant, you’ll explore Quiriguá with a knowledgeable local guide. The ruins here are part of Quiriguá’s original ceremonial center. At the Acropolis you’ll see zoomorphs and stelae that were carved with sandstone from the nearby Río Motagua. The most impressive of these is Stelae E—at 36 feet (11 m), this is the tallest known Mayan stela. The zoomorphs depict animals like frogs, snakes, jaguars, and human-animal hybrids.

There is also a small ball court, and at Altar P you’ll encounter a seated figure in a Buddha-style posture. There is also a museum with exhibits on Quiriguá’s geopolitical and historical significance.

What to Bring

Camera, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, hat or cap and money for meals personal expenses, handicrafts, and tipping the guide-driver.

What's included

Transportation, entrance fee and local bilingual guide for Quirigua Archaeological Site

Quiriguá One Day

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