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Day of The Dead: Kite Festival from Guatemala City or Antigua

By Guatemalan Adventure
6.0 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is P 5,190 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

The Giant Kite Festival of Sumpango is performed every year in November 1, in celebration of the Day of the Dead or All Saints.

This tradition of raising to heaven multicolored kites going back to ancient times, then annually, families remember deceased relatives. According to a popular legend of the municipality, each November 1st, evil spirits invade the cemetery to disturb the good cheer in the recited resting. Such discomfort caused to the souls of the dead wander restless through the streets and humble homes of Sumpango.

The historical record indicates that as the problem persisted with every coming of the “Day of the Dead”, the sumpagueros decided to consult with the elders. The solution recommended by the leaders of the community, was to force the withdrawal of the intruders by inducing shock of pieces of paper in the wind.

Activity location

  • Guatemalan Adventure Day Tour
    • Calle 3-40 13, 13 calle 3-40 Z.10 Edificio Atlantis Office No. 50
    • 01010, Guatemala City, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Guatemalan Adventure Day Tour
    • Calle 3-40 13, 13 calle 3-40 Z.10 Edificio Atlantis Office No. 50
    • 01010, Guatemala City, Guatemala

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Day of The Dead: Kite Festival from Guatemala City or Antigua
  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00
Price details
P 5,189.64 x 1 AdultP 5,189.64

Total
Price is P 5,189.64
Until Fri, Oct 31

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Activity itinerary

We are starting our day departing from your hotel in Guatemala City or Antigua to Sumpango, Sacatepéquez near Antigua. Upon arrival to Sumpango, your guide will take you to the cemetery where people have cleaned, painted and decorated family graves, neighbors fondly remember the deceased, and catch up on the latest news. Every year tourists and residents gather at the foot ball field next to the cemetery, commemorating the day of the dead, being through this contest and festival highlight where the comets are raised. Community bonds are renewed and strengthened as people work closely together, sharing paint, tools and brushes for the renovation of the graves, while the flowers of water, pray and picnic together. They spend a good time. You will have time to admire the giant kites that people of the community make to celebrate this festival every year while your guide will tell you more about this annual tradition. Join us to enjoy a unique and colorful experience of one of the most special traditions of Guatemala. During the tour we will have time for lunch at a local restaurant (not included). When finished, we'll transfer back to your hotel in Guatemala City or Antigua.

Location

Activity location

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    Guatemalan Adventure Day Tour
    • Calle 3-40 13, 13 calle 3-40 Z.10 Edificio Atlantis Office No. 50
    • 01010, Guatemala City, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Guatemalan Adventure Day Tour
    • Calle 3-40 13, 13 calle 3-40 Z.10 Edificio Atlantis Office No. 50
    • 01010, Guatemala City, Guatemala

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