Antigua is deemed the "World's Most Beautiful Holy Week Celebration" (Forbes, 2019) and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. People from all over the world come to see the colorful sawdust rugs and processions. The whole city fills with color (and crowds of people) from Sunday, April 2 to Saturday, April 8: a week before the wedding. Keep this in mind when you do your reservations. If you wish to see this unique site, take the chance and come between those dates to Antigua. If not: wait until Monday 10th to get there.
Guatemala is called the land of the eternal spring, meaning there's good weather most of the year. April is a great month to visit Guatemala, the climate is comfortable and the temperature normally varies between 15°C to 27°C (59°F to 80°F). Expect bright blue skies. It cools down in the night, so bring a light jacket.
Please buy them as soon as you can as prices go up closer to our wedding date. If you are traveling from another country, you must fly into La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City.
Guatemala is an amazing country and generally safe to travel. We do recommend some general guidelines. If you travel by car, we recommend not to do long drives during the night and not to walk alone during the night.
We recommend to exchange your dollars in Banks in Antigua Guatemala or in the Currency-exchange office at the airport. · ATMs are available in most of the hotels or all over Antigua Guatemala. · Credit cards are accepted in hotels and restaurants. · The Currency may vary by the time of your visit but approximately is: Quetzal (Q) Q8.00 = US$1 Some places accept dollars cash but you may get a better deal by paying in quetzals.
The best way to get to feel Antigua's culture, art and history is by foot. We recommend that you pack comfortable shoes to walk Antigua's cobblestone streets like a local. For non walkable destinations you're good to use Uber or three wheel taxis, also known as “Tuc Tuc”.
No, the ceremony will take place in Iglesia La Merced. The reception in Convento de Capuchinas is approximately 5-minute walking distance from the church.