Itineraries
Where to stay
The historic center around Parque Central for first visits on foot; the streets near Casa Santo Domingo for museums and a calmer evening; the north edge near Cerro de la Cruz for the viewpoint.
The areas: Historic center, Near Casa Santo Domingo, Near Cerro de la Cruz.
Where to stay in Antigua Guatemala: areas and adviceHotels in Antigua GuatemalaPlaces to see
All things to do in GuatemalaNatureAcatenango VolcanoA 3,976 m volcano climbed in two days, with night views of eruptions from neighboring Fuego.Entry: Book a guided trek
ViewpointArch of Santa CatalinaAntigua's best-known arch, a landmark of the historic center that frames a view of Agua Volcano.Entry: Free to view from the street
MuseumCasa Santo Domingo MuseumsSix museums and an excavated church inside the former Santo Domingo convent, open every day.Entry: Q[fee]
RuinsCathedral of San JoséRuins of the colonial cathedral, one of the monuments UNESCO names in Antigua's historic core.Entry: Q[fee]
ViewpointCerro de la CruzHilltop viewpoint, a 20 to 30 min walk from the center, over rooftops and Agua Volcano.Entry: Open viewpoint
FoodEl RefectorioRestaurant inside the Casa Santo Domingo complex, open daily from 7 AM to 10 PM.Entry: Pay as you go
RuinsIximchéKaqchikel capital founded around 1470 and first Spanish capital in 1524, still used for Maya ceremonies.Entry: Q[fee]
TransportLa Aurora International AirportGuatemala's main international gateway, 45 to 60 min by road from Antigua.Entry: Main international airport
NaturePacaya VolcanoActive volcano of about 2,552 m with lava fields, a half-day hike and a 1.5 to 2 hour drive from Antigua.Entry: Go with a licensed guide
NeighborhoodParque CentralThe main square of Antigua's grid, beside the cathedral ruins, where most walks through the old town begin.Entry: Free to visit
FoodRestaurants around Parque CentralTerraces and restaurants in the historic center serving pepián and other Guatemalan dishes, with live music at night.Entry: Pay as you go
RuinsSan José el ViejoRuins on the south side of the old town that INGUAT names with Santa Clara among the convent ruins to see.Entry: Q[fee]
RuinsSanta Clara ConventRuins of a colonial convent that UNESCO lists among the monuments of the old capital.Entry: Q[fee]
MuseumSanto Domingo del CerroHillside museums on Pope John Paul II, Miguel Ángel Asturias and the artist Efraín Recinos, with galleries.Entry: Q[fee]
FoodTecpán GuatemalaCool highland town on the road to Iximché, known for its traditional restaurants.Entry: Pay as you go