Altamira Sunset and Dinner – RY Marketplace

– Having a breath of fresh air in the outskirt mountains of Antigua – Eating at a local restaurant that is famous for being tucked away and reservation only

– A very relaxed event

Description

The first part of this trip makes the most of a relaxed sunset view point at Altamira, a sleepy town on the hills overlooking Antigua City and its volcanoes. We’ll take our private transfer, up the windy roads, to the lookout point (about 20 mins away), widely recognised on Instagram for large wooden hands jutting into the clouds. The area includes a unique sculpture trail and walk through local gardens. For those who want to relax a bit more, then there’s time to sit, have a drink in one of the bars (if we arrive in time) and soak in the view…

Then for the main event… Montagu. Back in Antigua, this is a restaurant and experimental kitchen, not open to the public. Owned by Andres, he’s making a name for himself in Antigua for his passion for fermentation and combining unusual ingredients. We’ll have the restaurant to ourselves, or sometimes smaller groups and you’ll be able to see your dinner being cooked in front of you. Not only that, there’s a cocktail bar stocked & ready for your requests, using Andres’ homemade ingredients and vinegar elixirs.

For dinner you’ll be served up first a selection of Andres’ pickles, preserves and fresh bread. And then traditional tacos, but with less traditional fillings such pulled pork & pineapple, bacon and shrimp and pickled egg-plant & avocado. We can assure you that you’ll not leave hungry. In fact, it’s more likely you’ll leave with leftovers for the next day AND arms full of preserves, homemade pasta and sauces.

Who this experience is good for

– Any one who wants to enjoy a relaxed view point and community style dinner- One of the most relaxed and favourite events for nature and food lovers

Meet our local host

Andres Arzu and your City Manager Josh. Both Guatemalan, Andres is from the Capital City and now Antigueño, Im from Panajachel in Lake Atitlan but live in Antigua and have worked and lived here in the past. We both were tour leaders before with a lot of experience in the tourism and music industry , now Andres is owner of Montagu ‘Closed door restaurant open kitchen’, he creates food preserves along his partner Alejandra. These guys create from homemade pasta to go, to traditional sauces and dishes that can last sealed for a Year! During Covid years they have managed to make more out of these dark times, feeding people preserve traditional foods that get better in time. Now they are starting with the bar, doing different elixirs. Andres is a master host and great guide , now mastering the kitchen.

Itinerary

Meet up at the designated point (details on event on Hub) and travel for about 20mins, up the windy hills towards Altamira town. Upon arrival we will leave the vans, get our tickets (included), and walk towards this festival type platform area, with very interesting structures and platforms some made with recycled materials and quite eco friendly. We go down about 50 steps to get the the last look out area. Then walk back up to the parking lot to jump into the vans and arrive to Montagu ‘Closed door restaurant open kitchen’ to enjoy our included meal. A local non alcoholic beverage is included, but the bar is up to you to purchase any other beverage, elixir, or beer.

Whats included

– Roundtrip transport to Altamira – Entrance fee to Altamira – Included dinner and non alcoholic beverage

What’s Not Included

– Transport from Restaurant back to your apartment (after dinner)- Alcoholic beverages

– Extra food or drink

Know before you go

– Altamira is a look out point in which there are a lot of steps to go down to the platforms and structures. Also weather depending, sometimes its cloudy or rainy.- Wear a comfy pair of shoes Bring a jacket or sweatshirt for the cool mountain breeze- If you get hungry frequently bring some snacks or spare change to buy some at the local stores, also if you like souvenir shopping there are always cool things to buy.- Minimum to operate: 10 people- Maximum: 30 people

– Deadline to book: 3 days prior to experience or subject to City manager Deadline on calendar.

What is the refund policy?

If you need to cancel your booking, no problem! Just send us an email at [email protected] with your Order # and let us know. If you cancel within 24 hours, you’ll receive a full refund. If it’s outside of the 24 hour window, don’t worry – our Local City Team will take a look and do their best to issue a refund if possible. Keep in mind, some financial commitments may have already been made, but if the minimum number of participants for the event is still met, we’ll do our best to give you your money back. If something unexpected comes up – like extreme weather or last-minute cancellations from our suppliers, don’t worry! In those cases, we’ll automatically process a refund for you. Just allow us 7-10 days to complete the process.

What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?

Let’s be real – no one can control the weather, and sometimes things just don’t go as planned. But don’t worry, your City Manager is here to help and will do their best to come up with a solution if an event is affected. We understand that everyone’s schedule is different, so while we can’t guarantee a make-up option will work for everyone, we promise to try our hardest. If you’re unable to attend the make-up date, no problem – we’ll give you a full refund for your booking.

I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?

Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.

Can I book for a friend / family member?

Sure! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. We do, however, reserve the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using RY Services.

I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help?

Please reach out to us at [email protected] and we’ll help. In some cases, you may have multiple emails associated on the Marketplace and this is causing some confusion. Reach out and we’ll do our best to sort it out!

If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes, you may transfer your booking to another Nation Member or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.

Will I be able to work on this experience?

If you have to check in with work at any point during the scheduled time, we recommend confirming with the City Manager before booking.

I’m a Nation Member but not on an active program, can I still book?

We will always prioritize Remotes who are traveling with an active program on experiences. You may be able to book but there is a chance the City Manager will reach out to let you know we have to release your spot for an active Remote. If you’re in a city but not traveling with a program, we recommend reaching out to the City Manager on the Hub to confirm before booking.