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Giant Kite Festival at Santiago and Sumpago, Nov 1st only, 2026.

5.0(4)Antigua1 hour
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Description

The giant kite festival is connected with the Mayan kaqchikel heritage from Santiago and Sumpango Sacatepequez through generation. This time you will have the chance to explore the festival with me, a local Mayan kaqchikel guide. During our visit I will help you to understand the connection of the Mayan spirituality and cosmovision/worldview expressed in the giant kites, also, you will have the chance to understand more about Mayan kaqchikel culture and all traditions related with the day of the dead.

Tour Options

Giant Kite Festival at Santiago and Sumpago, Nov 1st only, 2026.

Itinerary

480 min

We will visit Santiago Sacatepequez and Sumpango sacatepequez to enjoy both giant kite festivals, we will walk through the cemeteries, principal streets of each town. 7:30 am Meeting point: Central Park Antigua Guatemala 8:00 am Heading to Santiago Sacatepequez 9:30 am Enjoy the kite festival in Santiago Sacatepequez, explore the cemetery and principal streets. 11:30 am heading to Sumpango Sacatepequez (both towns are relatively closer, but for the festival we may find some traffic) 1:00 pm Estimated arriving time to the football field to enjoy the kite festival in Sumpango, 3:00 pm Heading to the cemetery of Sumpango 4:30 pm Heading to the parking lot 5:00 pm Going back to La Antigua

Highlights

Walking tour during the Kite Festival in Santiago Sacatepequez
Certified tour guide English - Spanish - Mayan Kaqchikel
Walking tour in the main streets from both towns
Private and safe transportation
Walking Tour in the Kite Festival of Sumpago Sacatepequez

What's included

Included
Walking tour during the Kite Festival in Santiago Sacatepequez
Certified tour guide English - Spanish - Mayan Kaqchikel
Walking tour in the main streets from both towns
Private and safe transportation
Walking Tour in the Kite Festival of Sumpago Sacatepequez

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Reviews(4)

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H756DJbrendah
November 6, 2025
Incredible Kite Festival Tour

I could not have been happier with our tour. The bus was very comfortable, and the driver was great. We had all the information we needed ahead of time with details on what to bring and wear, which made it even more comfortable. Wilson was so knowledgeable, kind and organized. I feel like we couldn’t have asked for a better guide to share this amazing experience with. We also lucked out by having an incredible group of people on the tour. It just made the whole thing even that much better. We would highly recommend any tour with Wilson. We can’t thank him enough for a once in a lifetime experience!

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John R
November 6, 2025
Thank you Wilson!

Wilson’s passion for sharing his culture was absolutely contagious. Every story and every smile felt authentic and full of heart. He went above and beyond to make sure we were all engaged and comfortable. We not only learned about his culture, we were truly experiencing it. Wilson pours so much enthusiasm, pride and warmth into what he does. This wasn’t just a tour, it was a day that connected people and created long-lasting memories. If you are lucky enough to have him as your guide, prepare for a day you will never forget.

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443ramii
November 5, 2025
Wonderful experience !

This was a wonderful experience and I wouldn’t have done it any other way ! Wilson is amazing, he is so kind and fun and very knowledgeable about the history and heritage, he is full of joy and definitely spread it to the people around him. We were a group of about 15 people, he made sure everyone was happy and doing well through out the day ! I highly recommend doing the giant kite festival tour with Wilson !

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799haiwenl
November 5, 2025
A knowledgeable in-depth look at the kite festivals

Wilson is an excellent and generous guide! I had trouble finding a guided tour that visited both Santiago and Sumpango, and Wilson's itinerary is perfect for anyone looking to spend the entire day at the kite festivals and wanting to experience both. He offered us a wealth of knowledge about the history of Guatemala, as well as the indigenous kaqchikel beliefs and customs surrounding the day, even inviting us to participate in parts of a traditional ceremony. This made the trip particularly meaningful and gave much more context to the shapes and colors of the kites we were seeing that day. He always kept the energy light and upbeat, and offered us water and snacks. We had free time to explore the festivals ourselves and then we would reconnect with him in the shuttle where he would answer any questions we had about what we had seen. I would strongly recommend a tour with Wilson to anyone interested in learning more about Guatemala and it's culture. I learned so much and took many notes. If I could, I would book him for every experience!

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