Your Travel Experience with Bamba
Be ready in your lodge lobby; from there we start our adventure.
Start your adventure with a guided walking tour of Antigua, Guatemala’s enchanting colonial capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel at cobblestone streets and pastel facades as your expert guide brings the city’s rich history to life. Visit iconic sites such as the Central Plaza, the historic City Hall Palace, the revered ruins of La Merced and Santo Domingo, and a famed jade factory, where you’ll uncover the city’s fascinating ties to the precious green stone.
It's time to move on to the next destination after a delightful stay in Antigua.
Lose yourself in the kaleidoscopic Chichicastenango Market, famed as one of the most colorful and sprawling in Central America. Mingle with locals in vibrant traditional dress, browse countless stalls brimming with stunning textiles, intricate wooden masks, fresh flowers, and exotic fruits, and watch captivating rituals at the centuries-old Santo Tomás Church. This cultural mosaic offers an authentic taste of Mayan heritage and contemporary life.
Now is the time to move on to the next destination, so get started on the next adventure.
Delve into Guatemala’s pre-Columbian history at the captivating archaeological site of Iximché. Walk among the temple plazas and ceremonial ball courts of this former Kaqchikel Maya capital, set amid pine-clad hills. Learn about the city’s dramatic rise and fall, witness remnants of altars still used for traditional Mayan rituals today, and imagine life at this crossroads of cultures during the Spanish conquest.
As the sun sets and you journey back to your lodge, enjoy the memories of a day filled with colonial wonders, vibrant market scenes, and echoes of ancient Maya civilization. Savor the unique sights, sounds, and flavors you’ve experienced—moments that will linger long after your adventure ends. Guatemala’s rich tapestry of history and culture has truly left its mark, making today an unforgettable chapter of your travels.