Maria Del Pilar Rosas & Michael Kaczka
Things To Do/ Actividades en Antigua
ChocoMuseo
Learn about the history of cacao, the cacao tree and cacao in Guatemala. ChocoMuseo has its own artisanal chocolate factory which makes chocolate from organic Guatemalan cacao beans. ChocoMuseo also offers chocolate workshops to make your own chocolate. A unique experience for the whole family.
Casa Santo Domingo
Visit one of Antigua's most beautiful hotels, which includes museums and ancient ruins within the property.
Cerro de La Cruz
A short hike from outside of Antigua, brings you up to a famous overlook spot of the entire town. Fantastic picture opportunity!
Santa Catalina Arch
Visit one of Antigua's most photo-graphed places. This monumental arch was built as a passageway between the monastery and adjoining school. The buildings were constructed to accommodate an increase in religious followers during the 17th century.
Central Park
This town square, with tree-lined streets and old colonial buildings, is a popular gathering place for locals and tourists.
Iglesia de la Merced
Destroyed twice by earthquakes, this 1548 church was rebuilt in the 1700s to withstand earthquakes and boasts a lovely yellow façade and a huge stone fountain, reputed to be the largest in Central America
Convento Santa Clara
These ruins, like so many others in the city, are the effects of several devastating earthquakes over the last 200 years
El Tenedor del Cerro
Beautiful restaurant on the hillsides outside Antigua. Ride the shuttle from the Casa Santo Domingo Hotel.
Artisan market
Come see the sights, sounds, and smells of Antigua's most beautiful market.
Finca Filadelfia
Local coffee plantation that offers coffee tours, zip-lining, horseback riding, and more!