Giant Kite Festival, All Saints Day from Antigua, Guatemala
What You Will Do
What's Included?
- Private transportation
What's Not Included?
- Lunch
Cancellation Policy
Itinerary
Meeting Point
We will meet at the intersection of 5a Avenida Sur and 8a Calle, near Porta Hotel, where there is an old church called "Iglesia San Jose El Viejo".
Sumpango
Guests will be transported to the location of the "Festival de Barriletes Gigantes" (Giant Kite Festival). We will do a guided walk of the cemetery where families come to celebrate and remember the lives of their loved ones who have passed. Then we head up a small hill to the festival grounds, where you will see the most amazing works of art, the giant kites, raised and put on display. Your guide will explain the cultural significance of the flying of the kites on what is known as All Saints Day. You will learn about the traditions that take place on this day, enjoy the festival, watch the raising of the kites, and you can shop or try festival food if you wish!
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The transfer takes approximatley 1 hour in each direction.
- The site can be very hot (little shade), and dusty. We suggest sun protection and rain protection just in case.
- We have two versions of this product - 1. Guided tour (leaving 930am, returning around 4pm to Antigua, includes guide, transfers, explanation of the kite festival and cemetery, cultural traditions, etc). 2. Transfers only, leaving at 8am and returning 2pm, or 10am and returning at 5pm.
- Please ensure you choose the correct version of the product you'd like.
Guide Options
- Guide - English