Excursion Coffee close to culture - finca filadelfia tour at Puerto Quetzal

Enjoy a half-day tour to Filadelfia Coffee Estate and learn about the coffee process from its beginning journey from plant to cup and enjoy a scenic drive by the highlights of La Antigua. Drive through lowland pastures, sugar plantations and cattle farms; passing between Agua, Fuego and Acatenango volcanoes, and unique landscapes.

Filadelfia Coffee Estate

The Filadelfia Coffee Estate is located in La Antigua Guatemala, in the central zone of the country, one of the best coffee producing regions in Guatemala. Guests will have the opportunity to experience two of the greatest coffee classifications, their aromas, body, acidity and their differences. A guided tour of the estate will be followed by a coffee tasting and refreshment.

La Antigua Panoramic Drive

Enjoy a glimpse of the city of Santiago de los Caballeros, known today as La Antigua Guatemala, founded in the Valley of Panchoy in 1543; it became the third capital in the New World after those in Mexico and Peru. In 1979 UNESCO declared it World Cultural Heritage. Cobblestoned streets, colourful facades and tiled roofs, as well as restored and un-restored churches, palaces, convents and mansions covered with vegetation and colourful bougainvillea make this colonial city a favourite for visitors from all over the world.

Depart the La Antigua area for the approximately 1.5-hour drive back to the port area.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Puerto Quetzal, Lowlands, Sugar Plantations, Filadelfia Coffee Estate, La Antigua, Churches

Note

Please note: This tour involves moderate walking over plantation trails and dirt paths and is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or for those who utilise a wheelchair. Guests should wear seasonal clothing, flat walking shoes and sun protection. The drive time to the coffee farm is approximately 90 minutes. Due to Municipal regulations, driving near Main Plaza on Pullman Type buses might not be possible; therefore it is possible that guests will have to walk approximately 765 yards (700 metres) to return to the bus.