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Antigua Guatemala
Guatemala · GUA
Cobbled colonial streets ringed by three volcanoes.
About
Antigua Guatemala, commonly known as Antigua or La Antigua, is a city in the central highlands of Guatemala. The city was the capital of the Captaincy General of Guatemala from 1543 through 1773, with much of its Baroque-influenced architecture and layout dating from that period. Antigua Guatemala serves as the capital of the homonymous municipality and the Sacatepéquez Department.
Known for
- affordability · excellent
- architecture · excellent
- dining · excellent
- hiking · excellent
- historical · excellent
- nature · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan76°F3d wet
- Feb78°F4d wet
- Mar80°F6d wet
- Apr80°F15d wet
- May78°F26d wet
- Jun74°F28d wet
- Jul76°F22d wet
- Aug76°F25d wet
- Sep75°F28d wet
- Oct74°F24d wet
- Nov74°F12d wet
- Dec75°F4d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Guatemalan Cooking Class & Market TourFrom $85 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Coffee Tour Adventure Antigua GuatemalaFrom $45 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Ground Transfer From Antigua To Guatemala City AirportFrom $30 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Antigua Coffee Tour by Local ProducersFrom $45 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Experience: Organic Coffee, Avocados, Honey & More!From $69 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Street Food Tour Around AntiguaFrom $85 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into La Aurora International Airport (GUA), about 14 mi away.
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