WJCB 2023 World Conference Brochure

FORO

Guatemala

Atitlán PRE TOUR

NOV 20 TO NOV 23

Guatemala-Atitlán-San Juan- Antigua

Guatemala Ciudad de

As the heart and center of the Mayan World and the capital of colonial Spain, Guatemala offers travelers a plethora of diverse cultural experiences, atmosferic ancient ruins, adventure, great value 4 & 5 star, luxury, and boutique properties and stuning natrual ladscape of lakes, volcanoes, beaches, and lush jungles.

Day 1: Arrival to Guatemala Nov 20, 2023 Transfer to Clarion Suites Hotel

Atitlán Day 2: Atitlán + Ceramics Nov 21, 2023 Transfer to Lake Atitlán Visit the ceramic workshop in San Antonio Palopo.

You will learn about the entire ceramic process and paint your own piece.

Lunch on your own.

Transfer to Hotel Atitlán.

Dinner included.

Atitlán

Day 3: Kayak and boat tour of San Juan Nov 22, 2023 Your guide will meet you at the hotel for the boat transfer to the starting point for a kayak adventure for approximately 45 minutes along charming peninsulas admiring the beautiful gardens of the coast. The views are spectacular with three impressive volcanoes, Atitlán, San Pedro and Tolimán.

San Juan la Laguna is another town that can be visited, by boat, is famous for cooperatives dedicated to the elaboration of textiles, who use dyeing techniques transmitted by generations and galleries of native art.

Lunch on your own.

Boat transfer back to the hotel.

Dinner included.

Day 4: Visit La reunión and San Cayetano and transfer to Antigua Nov 23, 2023 Transfer to Antigua to Hotel El Carmen

OPTIONS FOR PRETOUR ATITLÁN Price per person Doble Occupancy

Price per person Single Occupancy

$795.00

$1025.00

NOV 23 TO DEC 4

Day 1: Guatemala/Antigua ¡Welcome to Guatemala!

As the heart and center of the Mayan World and the capital of colonial Spain, Guatemala offers travelers a plethora of diverse cultural experiences, atmosferic ancient ruins, adventure, great value 4 & 5 star, luxury, and boutique properties and stuning natrual ladscape of lakes, volcanoes, beaches, and lush jungles.

Nov 23, 2023 Private transfer to Antigua Overnight in Antigua Hotel El Carmen Dinner on your own.

Day 2: Antigua and Finca La Vision Nov 24, 2023

Breakfast included at the hotel. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Antigua. You will visit breath taking colonial monuments and find out why this city was the bustling center of the region for the Spaniards. Starting at central plaza the guide will give you a general idea about the colonization, Guatemala’s history & contemporary issues. View the outside main buildings (Palacio de Capitanes, City Hall, and El Portal), visit backstage of the Cathedral & Cathedral ruins & San Francisco church.

Lunch included at Tecpan Finca La Visión (ACJ) Welcome Dinner and Cocktail.

Overnight in Antigua Hotel El Carmen.

Day 3: Visit XXXIV Expo Jersey Nov 25, 2023 Breakfast included at the hotel Transfer included to Tecpan and back to Antigua to Hotel El Carmen Lunch included by ACJ Dinner on your own.

Day 4: Tecpán and Guatemala City Nov 26, 2023 Breakfast included at the hotel Transfers to Sumpango, Finca El Yalú and Rincón Suizo Farm-Lunch included (ACJ) Visit Finca Chichavac (Goats).

Overnight in Guatemala City (Clarion Suites) Dinner included at Clarion Suites

Day 5: Guatemala City Tour Nov 27, 2023

First Annual Council Meeting 6:30 AM. Breakfast included.

Guatemala City is the fourth capital of Guatemala, founded after the city of Santiago de los Caballeros (Antigua) was destroyed by an earthquake in 1773. Today Guatemala City has a population of nearly 4 million. “Guate”, as locals call it, is the country’s most modern city and is where most museums, restaurants, bars and cafes are.

The tour will be a guided english tour through downtown historic center, a visit to the Cathedral, National Palace and 6th avenue then will have lunch at Los Tres Tiempos.

After lunch visit the Ixchel museum, the Popol Vuh Museum and handcraft market.

Overnight in Guatemala City (Clarion Suites) Dinner on your own.

(A list of restaurants will be given to you upon your arrival)

Retalhuelu

Day 6: Parma Farm and IRTRA Retalhuleu Nov 28, 2023 Breakfast included at the hotel Transfer to Finca San Jerónimo Miramar (Parma) jersey cattle and gyr-jersey crosses.

Lunch included by ACJ Transfer to IRTRA amusements park. (Retalhuelu) Overnight at IRTRA hotel Palajunoj.

Dinner included

Irtra Day 7: IRTRA Nov 29, 2023 Second meeting with Annual Council Meeting 6:30 AM. Breakfast included at the hotel.

1st session Latin American Forum (9:00am to 11:30am) Free day to enjoy IRTRA amusement park.

Lunch and dinner on your own.

Overnight at IRTRA hotel Palajunoj.

Day 8: Guatemala City Nov 30, 2023 Breakfast included at the hotel 2nd session Latin American Forum (9:00am to 11:30am) Free day to enjoy IRTRA amusement park.

Lunch on your own.

Transfer to Guatemala City.

Return to Guatemala City Overnight Clarion Suites.

Dinner included at Clarion Suites

San José Pinula

Day 9: Transfer to San José Pinula Dec 1, 2023 Breakfast included at the hotel Transfer to San José Pinula: La Primavera, Las Violetas and Las Nubes farms.

Lunch included by ACJ Overnight in Guatemala City (Clarion Suites) Dinner on your own. (A list of restaurants will be given to you upon your arrival)

San José Pinula

Day 10: Transfer to San José Pinula Dec 2, 2023 Breakfast included at the hotel Transfer to San José Pinula: La Providencia, San Ramón las Nubes and San Francisco las Nubes farms.

Lunch included by ACJ Overnight in Guatemala City (Clarion Suites) Dinner on your own. (A list of restaurants will be given to you upon your arrival)

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Day 11: Transfer to San José Pinula Dec 3, 2023 Breakfast included at the hotel Transfer to San José Pinula: Finca Riskmana Lunch included by ACJ Farewell dinner and cocktail at the Hacienda Nueva Country Club.

Overnight in Guatemala City (Clarion Suites)

Day 12: Departure day Dec 4, 2023 Private transfer to Guatemala City Airport, either for departure flight to your country or post trip to Tikal

MAIN TOUR OPTIONS PRICE PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

PRICE PER PERSON SINGLE OCCUPANCY

$2315.00

$3105.00

Petén POST TOUR

DEC 4 TO DEC 6

Flores-Tikal

Flores Day 1: Flight to Flores, Petén.

Dec 4, 2023 Flight to Flores and transfer to Las Lagunas hotel.

Monkey tour. The Las Lagunas property has 5 private lagoons, in 2 of them there are two monkey islands. You will go by boat and return to Las Lagunas lodge.

Lunch on your own Private transfer to the archaeological site of Yaxha. Yaxha is an archaeological site and ancient ceremonial center of the Mayan civilization located on the northeast of Petén. This site is a mix of archaeology, beautiful landscapes and ecological tourism.

With more than 500 structures on the site, including 40 stelae, 13 altars, and 9 pyramids, this site is a must when visiting the area. Upon arrival, your guide will show you the layout and the main temples. End the day watching an incredible sunset on top of a pyramid. (This service is on a private basis.)

Lodging: Las Lagunas Luxury Lodge - Water Front Suite Dinner on your own.

Tikal Day 2: Tikal Dec 5, 2023 Transfer to Tikal National Park. Your guide will show you the layout of the temples, the architecture, the history, some theories why the Mayans disappeared and if you are lucky some monkeys, parrots, macaws and toucans will be at the site. After the tour, enjoy lunch at a restaurant in the middle of the jungle.

(This service is on a private basis.)

Lodging: Las Lagunas Luxury Lodge - Water Front Suite Dinner on your own.

Return to Guatemala City Dec 6, 2023

Available flight from flores to Guatemala City.

Available flights: Departure from Mundo Maya - Arrival at Guatemala International Airport 7:20am - 8:15am 8:55am - 9:55am 10:45am - 11:45am 13:55pm - 14:55pm 17:05pm - 18:05pm 20:15pm - 21:15pm

TOUR TIKAL OPTIONS Price per person Doble Occupancy

Price per person Single Occupancy

$952.00

$1378.00

If you stay overnight in Guatemala City, Please let us know to make reservation for you at the Clarion Suite.