Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Description
View cruises with Puerto Quetzal, GuatemalaGuatemala is located in the northern-most part of Central America and is one of the largest countries in this region. It boasts 37 volcanoes, a rich Mayan heritage, Lake Atitlan, and one of the best-preserved colonial cities in Antigua. Once the center of the impressive ancient Mayan civilization, Guatemala was conquered by Spanish conquistador Pedro de Alvarado in 1524. During the second half of the 20th century, it experienced a variety of military and civilian governments as well as a 36-year guerrilla war. These issues have now faded into the past and today Guatemala is a thriving democracy with many varying landscapes, activities and historical venues waiting to be discovered. Enjoy an African safari in the hot and tropical Pacific Coast or explore the cool Mayan highlands where Lake Atitlan and the colonial city of Antigua are located. There is something for every traveler's interest in Guatemala.
Note: Due to time constraints in port, some tours may not be available on every voyage. Please refer to your Cruise Personalizer on princess.com for a complete list of tours available during your cruise. Tour content may vary based on the amount of time in port.
Points of Interest
- Antigua
- Convent de las Capuchinas
- Iglesia La Merced
- La Azotea Cultural Center
- Lake Atitlan
- Volcanoes
- Coffee Plantation
- Chapin Nature Park
More about Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala Points of Interest
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Antigua -
Surrounded by mountains and towering volcanoes, this picturesque UNESCO World Heritage Site features cobblestone streets, lovely shopping plazas, charming colonial architecture and beautifully restored 300 year-old churches, palaces and convents.
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Convent de las Capuchinas -
Consecrated in 1736, this convent features a museum, offices for the National Council for the Protection of Antigua and ruins that include a mysterious subterranean chamber and chapel nave.
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Iglesia La Merced -
Featuring an elaborately ornate yellow and white Baroque façade flanked by two bell towers, this church dates back to the 17th century when it was established as part of a monastery.
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La Azotea Cultural Center -
Located on a coffee estate, this cultural center features a coffee museum, the Mayan Music Museum housing pre-Columbian Mayan instruments, and the Rincon de Sacatepéquez Museum showcasing traditional Guatemalan dress.
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Lake Atitlan -
Nestled in the highlands surrounded by volcanoes, this region is home to the modern Maya who distinguish themselves with elaborately woven and stitched clothing that illustrates their beliefs and history.
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Volcanoes -
The rugged and primordial landscape of Guatemala is home to 37 volcanoes. Among them is the majestic and quite active 8,371-ft. Pacaya Volcano which attracts 65,000 visitors annually.
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Coffee Plantation -
With varied microclimates, ideal rainfall patterns and rich soils, Guatemala is home to coffee plantations that have been producing some of the world's finest coffees for over a hundred years
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Chapin Nature Park -
This breathtaking nature reserve features a walk-through zoo and a drive-through safari, where you can observe free-roaming wild animals from Africa and Guatemala from the comfort of your air-conditioned transportation.
