Guatemala City to Mixco Viejo and La Azotea: Day trip

Explore this dramatic Maya archaeological site positioned strategically on a mountaintop where the Poqomam Maya built impressive defensive structures and ceremonial complexes while controlling important highland trade routes through challenging terrain and strategic military positioning. Marvel at well-preserved pyramids, palaces, and ball courts where sophisticated architecture demonstrates Maya engineering skills while panoramic views across volcanic highlands reveal the site's strategic importance for controlling regional commerce and defending against rival Maya groups.

Continue to this comprehensive cultural museum and coffee plantation, where traditional Guatemalan coffee cultivation comes to life with educational exhibits and workshops. Demonstrations showcase indigenous crafts, agricultural heritage, and cultural traditions that support community development and cultural education. Experience traditional coffee processing from cultivation through roasting while learning about highland agriculture, sustainable farming practices, and the cultural importance of coffee production in Guatemalan social and economic life throughout rural highland communities.