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Antigua Guatemala / Guatemala

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The yellow Santa Catalina Arch spanning a cobblestone street in Antigua Guatemala with Volcán de Agua rising behind it — "Santa Catalina Arch - Antigua Guatemala" by Chad Davis, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Author Chad Davis · CC BY-SA 2.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala, for the best experience?Visit in February, deep in the dry season, when the volcano views are at their clearest, the jacarandas are about to bloom, and Lent's processions have begun without…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Antigua Guatemala on a first visit?Walk the UNESCO-listed colonial grid from Parque Central to the Santa Catalina Arch and the great ruined convents, climb Cerro de la Cruz for the postcard view, and…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Antigua Guatemala, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Order pepián, Guatemala's national stew, at a traditional kitchen like La Fonda de la Calle Real, breakfast on banana bread at Doña Luisa Xicotencatl, and drink…

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