Coffee Tours in Guatemala
Guatemala is internationally known for its superb coffee. Guatemala’s coffee plantations are found largely in the Western Highlands, although there are coffee farms in other parts of the country as well. Touring a coffee plantation is a great way to learn more about the special brew that puts pep in your step. During one of these tours, you’ll explore the coffee plantation and observe the growing, harvesting, and roasting process. Some coffee farms are set on private reserves and combine other activities with these tours, including bird watching and hiking.
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Guatemalan coffee is highly regarded around the world. During this tour you'll visit a coffee farm near Lake Atitlán and learn about the growing process.
On this tour, you’ll get to take an informative hike around the Chicoj coffee plantation. Your guide will explain the process of growing and selling Guatemalan coffee beans.
During this tour, you’ll enjoy a short ride through the Finca Filadelfia coffee plantation. Along the way, you’ll learn about the history and culture of coffee production in Guatemala.
Tour Finca Filadelfia, a coffee plantation outside Antigua that’s been in operation for more than 140 years. You’ll learn about the cultivation and processing of coffee on this farm.
Lattes are more than a drink; they’re an art form. This tour introduces travelers to the art of making the perfect latte. By the end, you’ll be making and designing your own.
On this tour you’ll explore the Finca Filadelfia coffee farm on a mule. This is a great way to see the many beautiful landscapes at Finca Filadelfia.
Guatemala produces some of the world’s finest coffee. This tour will give you a better understanding of the subtleties and secrets involved with the production and classification of coffee.
Quetzaltenango soil grows the best coffee beans on the Guatemalan market. Each of the following plantations employs locals, and takes important measures to make sure visiting the grounds remains an ecologically sound practice. Explore the following four options to choose the coffee plantation experience that interests you most.
Get ready to spot some colorful birds during this full-day bird watching tour in Antigua. The tour explores the El Pilar Nature Reserve, which is set just 2 miles from Antigua’s central park.
Fincal El Pilar’s gardens hum with the tiny, whirring wings of its resident hummingbirds. This farm does not produce agriculture, but rather exists to help conserve some of the rare and endangered species of plants and animals in Antigua.
On the first day of your journey, you’ll start your exploration of the area’s wildlife on a trail through the jungle of the Tikal National Park. Eventually you will come to a clearing, scattered with the stony ruins of Mayan temples and palaces. You have arrived at Tikal, home to one of the most prominent dynasties during the Mayan classic period. OPTIONAL only Professional Bird guide, lunch ,entrance fee to site.
Guatemala’s Pacific Coast has healthy populations of enormous fish, and this tour allows you to catch some of the most impressive species. This tour is also an excellent opportunity to see sea turtles, dolphins, and the occasional whale.
The San Pedro Volcano was declared a national park in 2006. The volcano is covered with tropical forests and takes about 4–5 hours to reach the summit along a well-maintained trail.
The Pacaya Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in Guatemala. During this tour, you’ll hike up the volcano and enjoy incredible views of both the volcano and the surrounding area.
This tour brings travelers to the Postclassic Mayan site of Iximché. Iximché was once a Kaqchikel capital and today it’s still used in many Mayan ceremonies.
This tour includes a visit to indigenous villages and a soak in hot springs. As such, it's a nice mixture of cultural exploration and leisure activities.
This tour explores the Mayan ruins of Iximché and a few surrounding towns in the area.
This hike through the tree canopy of the Atitlan Reserve will give you a bird’s eye view of an exciting environment. Atitlan Reserve is shaped by the three volcanoes that surround Lake Atitlan. Pristine Lake Atitlan and the surrounding grounds of the reserve offer more natural beauty than you can capture with a few snapshots. To get the most out of this scenery, get a view from the top.
Yaxhá is the third largest Mayan site in Guatemala, but due to its seclusion, it tends to lack large crowds. Enjoy a visit to Yaxhá during this one-day tour.
Fill your head with new recipes and your belly with a delicious, 5-course meal. These recipes aren’t haute cuisine, but a look at what Guatemalan families actually eat on an everyday basis, dishes that you’ll want to recreate in your own home. This includes one of the staples of Guatemalan cuisine – hearty, delicious tortillas.
