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La Antigua Valley
Rich colonial history, Mayan folklore, charm & adventure
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Antigua is among the world’s best conserved colonial cities, it is a magic and captivating small town that makes you feel time might have stopped some 300 years ago. From its colonial architecture to its beautiful surroundings, strolling through town on the cobblestone streets, you will experience the splendors of ancient times! The city was once the third most important Spanish colony in the Americas. More than 30 monastic orders called Antigua home, leaving stunning monasteries, convents and cathedrals in the town. Its setting is breathtaking, nestled between three dramatic volcanoes: Agua, Fuego and Acatenango!
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ANTIGUA'S HISTORY
Antigua Guatemala is a fascinating place to visit today. Founded in 1543, as a Spanish colonial capital of what is now Central America, it was abandoned in 1773, leaving us most of the buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. It is truly a jewel of the Americas offering something for all travel tastes. Colonial history that is always present offering an array of cultural activities including many art galleries and exhibits, performing arts, popular arts, films, forums, markets and cultural tourism in general... For more on Antigua's history, please click below link.
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
There is something eternally seductive about Spanish colonial towns, and Antigua is the perfect example. It is among the world’s best conserved colonial cities in the world, it is a magic and captivating small town that makes you feel time might have stopped some 300 years ago. From its colonial architecture to its beautiful surroundings, strolling through town on the cobblestone streets you will experience the splendors of ancient times! There is much to marvel at in Antigua... monuments, cathedrals, culture, Indian markets, nature hikes, tours, cafés, bars, great assortment of restaurants, night life, etc... For information on main attractions in Antigua, please click below link.
SUGGESTED TOURS
Nestled between three volcanoes, near many small colonial towns and Indian villages and only an hour from the Pacific coast, Antigua is an ideal city from which to base yourself for a few days and partake in all sorts of adventurous sporting and cultural activities without having venture too far. Try an unforgettable hike up the Acatenango or Pacaya volcanoes, mountain bike riding the cool green highlands, take a guided city or culture tour, deep sea fish the deep blue Pacific for Marlin and Dorado, or simply relax under the sun... Great adventure, fauna, flora and spectacular scenery await... For more information, please click below link.
SELECT ACCOMMODATIONS
We have carefully chosen the most exquisite accommodations that have met our highest standards for comfort and style to assure your stay in Antigua is an unforgettable one.
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