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Things to do in Antigua Guatemala

Walk the cobbled grid of Guatemala's old colonial capital, past cathedral ruins and the Arch of Santa Catalina, then climb Cerro de la Cruz for the view.

14 sights

All tours and tickets in Antigua Guatemala

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Nature

Acatenango Volcano

A 3,976 m volcano climbed in two days, with night views of eruptions from neighboring Fuego.Entry: Book a guided trekSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Viewpoint

Arch of Santa Catalina

Antigua's best-known arch, a landmark of the historic center that frames a view of Agua Volcano.Entry: Free to view from the streetSearch tours on Tiqets
Museum

Casa Santo Domingo Museums

Six museums and an excavated church inside the former Santo Domingo convent, open every day.Entry: Q[fee]Search tickets and tours on Tiqets
Ruins

Cathedral of San José

Ruins of the colonial cathedral, one of the monuments UNESCO names in Antigua's historic core.Entry: Q[fee]Search tickets and tours on Tiqets
Viewpoint

Cerro de la Cruz

Hilltop viewpoint, a 20 to 30 min walk from the center, over rooftops and Agua Volcano.Entry: Open viewpointSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Food

El Refectorio

Restaurant inside the Casa Santo Domingo complex, open daily from 7 AM to 10 PM.Entry: Pay as you go
Ruins

Iximché

Kaqchikel capital founded around 1470 and first Spanish capital in 1524, still used for Maya ceremonies.Entry: Q[fee]Search tickets and tours on Tiqets
Nature

Pacaya Volcano

Active 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 guideSearch tickets and tours on Tiqets
Neighborhood

Parque Central

The main square of Antigua's grid, beside the cathedral ruins, where most walks through the old town begin.Entry: Free to visit
Food

Restaurants around Parque Central

Terraces and restaurants in the historic center serving pepián and other Guatemalan dishes, with live music at night.Entry: Pay as you go
Ruins

San José el Viejo

Ruins on the south side of the old town that INGUAT names with Santa Clara among the convent ruins to see.Entry: Q[fee]Search tickets and tours on Tiqets
Ruins

Santa Clara Convent

Ruins of a colonial convent that UNESCO lists among the monuments of the old capital.Entry: Q[fee]Search tickets and tours on Tiqets
Museum

Santo Domingo del Cerro

Hillside museums on Pope John Paul II, Miguel Ángel Asturias and the artist Efraín Recinos, with galleries.Entry: Q[fee]Search tickets and tours on Tiqets
Food

Tecpán Guatemala

Cool highland town on the road to Iximché, known for its traditional restaurants.Entry: Pay as you go

See them in a day-by-day plan

[Photo: Antigua Guatemala]
Antigua Guatemala in 3 daysParque Central, Cathedral ruins, Arch of Santa Catalina, Santa Clara, Casa Santo Domingo, Cerro de la Cruz, Iximché, Tecpán3 days, GuatemalaBalanced pace