Guidebook for Antigua Guatemala
Food Scene
El Tenedor del Cerro is a popular restaurant & Museum that overlooks Antigua.
85 locals recommend
El Tenedor del Cerro
El Tenedor del Cerro is a popular restaurant & Museum that overlooks Antigua.
Sightseeing
The original Cathedral in Antigua was built in 1545. Also know as Saint Joseph Parochial Church, it was destroyed by the earthquakes of 1717 and 1751, but has been rebuilt.
37 locals recommend
Antigua Guatemala Cathedral
5 5a Calle OrienteThe original Cathedral in Antigua was built in 1545. Also know as Saint Joseph Parochial Church, it was destroyed by the earthquakes of 1717 and 1751, but has been rebuilt.
Very popular Church & Ruins in La Antigua Guatemala, - includes a small market with vendors offering textiles, arts/crafts, etc.
87 locals recommend
Iglesia de La Merced
Very popular Church & Ruins in La Antigua Guatemala, - includes a small market with vendors offering textiles, arts/crafts, etc.
Historic Church & Ruins in Antigua Guatemala, vendors selling local products and typical Guatemalan food.
27 locals recommend
San Francisco
7a Calle OrienteHistoric Church & Ruins in Antigua Guatemala, vendors selling local products and typical Guatemalan food.
Parks & Nature
By the ruins of the Church & Covenant of Santa Clara, Tanque La Union is still used by some locals for their laundry. Includes a popular park to the west, adjacent to Hermano Pedro Church & Hospital
37 locals recommend
Tanque de la Union
6a Calle OrienteBy the ruins of the Church & Covenant of Santa Clara, Tanque La Union is still used by some locals for their laundry. Includes a popular park to the west, adjacent to Hermano Pedro Church & Hospital
Volcán de Fuego is an active stratovolcano in the Guatemalan Highlands - hikers are rewarded with exceptional views of lava flows/eruptions.
19 locals recommend
Volcán de fuego
14Volcán de Fuego is an active stratovolcano in the Guatemalan Highlands - hikers are rewarded with exceptional views of lava flows/eruptions.
The Central Park in Antigua is a great place to people watch, practice Spanish with local vendors, etc.
91 locals recommend
Central Park
4 Avenida NorteThe Central Park in Antigua is a great place to people watch, practice Spanish with local vendors, etc.
Arts & Culture
Located across the street from Parque Central, the Museum of Colonial Art is known for its architectural exhibits which date back to the 16th and 17th centuries.
29 locals recommend
Museo de Arte Colonial
3 5a Calle OrienteLocated across the street from Parque Central, the Museum of Colonial Art is known for its architectural exhibits which date back to the 16th and 17th centuries.
Essentials
The first hospital in Antigua was founded by Hermano Pedro Betancourt, a Franciscan priest in the early 1600s - provides care for the poor.
9 locals recommend
Hospital de San Pedro, Antigua Guatemala
Calle de RecoletosThe first hospital in Antigua was founded by Hermano Pedro Betancourt, a Franciscan priest in the early 1600s - provides care for the poor.