Join us in Antigua, Cayala & Tikal, Guatemala

Sunday, February 15, 2026 8:00 AM
Saturday, February 21, 2026 6:00 PM

Antigua, Cayala, and Tikal Guatemala (map)

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Enjoy six days exploring the rich architectural histories of Guatemala. Travelers will stay in a UNESCO World Heritage town, explore ancient Mayan temples, and tour private homes and churches. This is an adventure not to be missed!

Sunday, February 15 — Arrival in Guatemala

Fly into La Aurora International Airport (GUA), located just outside Guatemala City. Private transfer to Hotel Santo Domingo in Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage town founded in 1542 and a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
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Evening welcome dinner at Mesón Panza Verde.

Monday, February 16 — Antigua

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a full-day architectural tour of Antigua’s Spanish Colonial architecture led by local architect and ICAA member Rodrigo Bollat Montenegro. Highlights include private homes and the early 20th-century house museum Casa Popenoe.
Lunch at a local restaurant followed by afternoon touring.
Group dinner in Antigua.

Tuesday, February 17 — Antigua

Breakfast at the hotel. Continue exploring Antigua with Rodrigo Bollat Montenegro, visiting historic churches such as San Francisco, La Merced, and Santa Clara Convent.
Lunch in a local restaurant. Optional afternoon rum tasting or tour of Caoba Window and Door Factory.
Group dinner in Antigua.

Wednesday, February 18 — Antigua & Surroundings

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning visits include Capuchinas Church and Convent, nearby villages, and coffee farms such as Finca Carmona and San Juan del Obispo, home to the Bishop’s Palace and church.
Lunch in the mountains overlooking the volcanoes.
Return to Antigua for a private studio visit with textile designer Mitchell Denburg, known for his handwoven bespoke rugs.
Evening: Dinner on your own.

Optional visit to a private house and garden featured in publications on Guatemalan interiors.

Thursday, February 19 — Cayalá

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Depart for Cayalá, checking into the AC Hotel by Marriott for two nights.
Private tour of the planned city of Cayalá, designed under the direction of Leon Krier, with insights from Rodrigo Bollat Montenegro, María Sánchez, and Pedro Pablo Godoy Barrios of Estudio Urbano. Learn how they have integrated local Guatemalan traditions with classical design principles.
Tour includes public spaces and select private residences.
Lunch included.
Evening drinks at the home of María Sánchez and Pedro Pablo Godoy Barrios, followed by a group dinner.

Friday, February 20 — Tikal & Return

Early departure for the airport. Breakfast boxes provided on board the private flight to Flores. Transfer to the ancient Mayan site of Tikal for a full-day exploration and lunch on-site.
Return by private plane to Guatemala City and back to the AC Hotel for the final night.
Group farewell dinner in Cayalá.