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?

For questions concerning refunds, please email [email protected]. Please note most bookings made within 24 hours are fully refundable. Bookings made outside the 24 hour policy are not eligible for a refund. Please keep in mind, we will automatically refund bookings that are disrupted by extreme weather conditions, last minute cancellations from our suppliers or the minimum number is not met by the booking deadline.

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

We’ll control the weather. Just kidding! Remote Year can’t control the weather or many other factors that go into planning events. In the event of a change due to weather, the City Manager will do their best to provide a make-up option. Due to last minute changes and busy monthly schedules, we cannot guarantee it works for everyone but we’ll do our best! If you are not able to attend the make-up date(s), we will fully refund 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?

Yes! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. Please refer to our Friends and Family policy: Friends & Family (visitors of active Remotes and active Citizens) may be granted access to private Remote Year events, Local Experiences, Side Trips, Community Events, Local Amenity and Services at an extra cost determined by the Marketplace or City Team. Remote Year reserves the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using Remote Year services. To avoid abuse of services, non-active Citizens, op-out Remotes, or Remotes who have left a Program can not use services as Friends & Family of Active Remotes or Active Citizens.

I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help? If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes, you may transfer your ticket to another Remote, Citizen 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.

I’m not currently an active Remote Year participant, can I still book?

As a non-active Remote or Citizen, you forego access to any private Remote Year events including Core Experiences, Local Experiences, Community Events, Local Amenity and Services through the Marketplace. Exemptions will be made on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the City Manager.