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Antigua Guatemala is a colonial city of cobbled streets, ruined churches and pastel façades, ringed by three volcanoes in the Guatemalan highlands.

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Antigua was the capital of Spanish Guatemala until earthquakes in 1773 led to the move of the government to the present capital. The grid of cobbled streets and low colonial houses survived, together with the ruins of grand churches and convents, and the town is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The yellow Santa Catalina Arch, with its clock tower, frames Volcán de Agua at the end of a street.

Volcán de Agua, Volcán de Fuego and Acatenango rise close by, and a hike up Pacaya, an active volcano, is a half-day outing. The Cerro de la Cruz gives the standard view of the town. Coffee farms cover the valley floor, and Lake Atitlán, ringed by volcanoes and Mayan villages, lies a few hours to the west. Guatemala City is a short drive east.

Pepián, a thick stew of roasted spices and seeds, is a national dish, and tamales, black beans and tortillas appear at every meal. Chocolate and coffee are local pleasures, and markets sell handwoven textiles. Holy Week is the town's great event, with processions over carpets of coloured sawdust and flowers. Afternoon rain is common between May and October.

  • Free cancellation on 85% of experiences
  • 4.8 across the top 24

Top 10 attractions in Antigua

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  1. Number 1

    Antigua Central Park (Parque Central)

    4.82k reviewsfrom $20
  2. Number 2

    Cerro de la Cruz (Hill of the Cross)

    4.92k reviewsfrom $35
  3. Number 3

    La Merced Church (Iglesia de la Merced)

    4.82k reviewsfrom $20
  4. Number 4

    Jade Factory and Museum (Jade Maya)

    4.82k reviewsfrom $25
  5. Number 5

    Santa Catalina Arch (Arco de Santa Catalina)

    4.82k reviewsfrom $5
  6. Number 6

    Pacaya Volcano

    4.61k reviewsfrom $20
  7. Number 7

    Casa Santo Domingo (Monasterio de Santo Domingo)

    4.71k reviewsfrom $5
  8. Number 8

    Acatenango

    4.71k reviewsfrom $71
  9. Number 9

    Church of San Francisco (Iglesia de San Francisco)

    4.8697 reviewsfrom $5
  10. Number 10

    ChocoMuseo Antigua

    4.8496 reviewsfrom $31

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Day trips from Antigua

81

Landmarks and attractions in Antigua

13

Guided tours in Antigua

154

Walking and bike tours in Antigua

35

Food and drink experiences in Antigua

78

Outdoor and adventure activities in Antigua

53

Nature and wildlife tours in Antigua

5

Signature experiences in Antigua

Go beyond Antigua

  1. Guatemala City · 23 km

    Plaza de la Constitución (Parque Central)

    4 hr4.9628 reviewsfrom $32
  2. Guatemala City · 23 km

    Iglesia Yurrita

    4–5 hr4.9550 reviewsfrom $45
  3. Panajachel · 49 km

    Lake Atitlan (Lago de Atitlán)

    10–12 hr4.7928 reviewsfrom $35
  4. Panajachel · 49 km

    Chichicastenango

    10 hr4.4187 reviewsfrom $80
  5. San Pedro La Laguna · 59 km

    Volcán San Pedro

    7–8 hr4.4230 reviewsfrom $57
  6. Puerto Quetzal · 69 km

    Puerto Quetzal Cruise Port

    7 hr5.03 reviewsfrom $364
  7. Quetzaltenango · 91 km

    Fuentes Georginas Hot Springs

    2 days4.04 reviewsfrom $90
  8. Cobán · 109 km

    Orquigonia

    3 days5.02 reviewsfrom $1,165
  9. Santa Ana · 142 km

    Santa Ana Volcano (Volcán Ilamatepec)

    8–9 hr4.92k reviewsfrom $60
  10. Santa Ana · 142 km

    Lake Coatepeque (Lago de Coatepeque)

    8 hr5.0699 reviewsfrom $75
  11. Copán · 175 km

    Macaw Mountain Bird Park and Nature Reserve

    2 days4.212 reviewsfrom $300
  12. San Salvador · 190 km

    Lake Coatepeque

    7–10 hr4.91k reviewsfrom $45

Questions about Antigua

What is there to do in Antigua?
We list 411 experiences in Antigua. The largest groups are day trips (89), city tours (14).
What are the top attractions in Antigua?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Antigua are Antigua Central Park (Parque Central), Cerro de la Cruz (Hill of the Cross), La Merced Church (Iglesia de la Merced), Jade Factory and Museum (Jade Maya).
What is the most popular experience in Antigua?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Antigua Cultural Walking Tour", rated 4.7 out of 5 from 843 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Antigua take?
The typical experience in Antigua lasts about 4.5 hours; the middle half run between 3 hours and 8 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Antigua?
The operator lists free cancellation on 86% of the 411 experiences we hold for Antigua. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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