Antigua

Antigua Central Park, or Parque Central, is the main outdoor area in Antigua, Guatemala. Surrounded by colonial architecture, this park serves as a gathering place where locals and visitors alike […]

Cerro de la Cruz, a lush hill on the northern edge of Antigua, is distinguished by a massive stone cross. This vantage point offers expansive views of the city’s grid, […]

La Merced Church, or Iglesia de la Merced, stands as a resilient testament to colonial architecture in Antigua, Guatemala. Its canary yellow facade with white trim is a striking sight, […]

Nestled in the heart of Antigua, Guatemala, the Jade Factory and Museum (Jade Maya) celebrates jade, a precious green gemstone that has been mined and revered in Mesoamerica since ancient […]

Built in 1694, the saffron-colored Santa Catalina Arch stands as one of Antigua’s most photographed landmarks. Originally constructed to connect two convents to a school outside their walls, the arch […]

Rising to 8,373 feet (2,552 meters), Pacaya Volcano is one of Guatemala’s most accessible active volcanoes, located near the historic city of Antigua. The upper slopes are marked by lava […]

Constructed in the mid-16th century, Casa Santo Domingo, originally a Dominican monastery, was one of the largest and grandest in all of the Americas. Located in Antigua, Guatemala, the complex […]

Acatenango, a twin-peaked volcano reaching 13,045 feet (3,976 meters), looms over the city of Antigua in Guatemala’s Central Highlands. Unlike the more frequently climbed Pacaya, Acatenango provides a challenging ascent […]

For over 200 years, the Palace of the Captains General (Palacio de los Capitanes Generales) served as the colonial headquarters for the Spanish viceroy in Antigua, Guatemala, overseeing the governance […]

Nestled in the heart of Antigua, Guatemala, the multi-domed Church of San Francisco (Iglesia de San Francisco) stands as a significant pilgrimage site. The church is renowned for housing the […]

Nestled in the heart of Antigua, Guatemala, ChocoMuseo Antigua delves into the rich history of cacao cultivation, a tradition that dates back to the ancient Maya civilization. The museum’s exhibits […]

Iximché, the 15th-century capital of the Kaqchikel kingdom, is a Maya city located on an elevated plateau in Guatemala, near Antigua. Smaller and less frequented than Tikal, this site offers […]

Las Capuchinas, also known as Convento de Las Capuchinas, stands as one of Antigua’s most visited ruins. Unlike other convents, it did not require a dowry for women to join, […]

The Catedral de Santiago in Antigua, Guatemala, stands as a testament to the city’s tumultuous history. After a devastating earthquake in 1773, the cathedral was left in ruins and never […]

The Museum of Colonial Art (Museo de Arte Colonial) is housed in the former University of San Carlos, a striking colonial building located in the heart of Antigua, Guatemala, directly […]

Constructed in 1743, Antigua City Hall, also known as Palacio del Ayuntamiento, originally functioned as the seat of the Spanish colonial government and housed an 80-person jail. Located in the […]