Two days in colonial Antigua, two days at Lake Atitlán, a flight to Flores and a full day among the temples of Tikal before flying out.
7 days, 37 stopsBalanced paceNov to AprApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 7, 2026
Trip at a glance
Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.
Day 1: Arrive and settle into Antigua
Land at La Aurora, shuttle to Antigua, then the main square, the cathedral ruins and an evening on the terraces.
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9:30 AMLa Aurora International AirportBook a morning arrival if you can; INGUAT advises landing before 3 PM to avoid the heaviest traffic out of the capital.About 1 hour 30 min here
Main international airport
Shuttle to Antigua, about 60 min
2
12:00 PMRestaurants around Parque CentralTry pepián at a restaurant around the square, then drop your bags at your hotel.About 1 hour 15 min here
Pay as you go
Walk about 8 min
3
1:30 PMParque CentralOrient yourself on the main square; most of the old capital sits within a few blocks.About 1 hour here
Free to visit
Walk about 3 min
4
2:30 PMCathedral of San JoséSee the ruins of the Cathedral of San José, one of the monuments UNESCO names; check the gate for hours.About 1 hour 30 min here
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Walk about 5 min
5
4:00 PMOptionalArch of Santa CatalinaPhotograph the Arch of Santa Catalina with the volcano behind it before the light fades.About 2 hours 30 min here
Free to view from the street
Walk about 6 min
6
6:30 PMRestaurants around Parque CentralEat dinner in the center; terraces serve Guatemalan dishes and reinterpretations of them.
Pay as you go
Before you go
Plan transfers earlyGuatemala is mountainous, so short distances take hours. INGUAT advises leaving early to beat traffic in Guatemala City.
Use tourist shuttlesShuttles have secure luggage space and run between Antigua, Lake Atitlán and Flores, which suits bigger bags.
Carry cash and IDMarkets and rural areas want quetzales. Carry your passport and keep the entry stamp you receive on arrival.
Check boat timesLake boats are frequent between popular villages, but timetables vary with weather and demand, so confirm return times.
Travel in daylightPlan road transfers for daylight hours; Canada advises against travel after dark and in isolated areas.
Where to stay for this plan
Base yourself in central Antigua, then Panajachel for the lake and Flores island for Tikal.
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