Destination
Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Antigua is a cobbled colonial town ringed by volcanoes, where travellers climb Acatenango to watch Fuego erupt at night and continue to the Maya villages of Lake Atitlán.
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | fine |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | avoid |
| October | avoid |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- March, April: Holy Week processions and alfombras; book months ahead.
- November: Giant kites fly over the cemeteries of Sumpango and Santiago Sacatepéquez on 1 November.
September, October: The heaviest rains of the wet season and the muddiest volcano trails.
Where to stay in Antigua Guatemala
- Antigua Centro: The UNESCO colonial grid of convent ruins, courtyard hotels and rooftop views of three volcanoes.
- San Pedro El Alto and the hillsides: Resort hotels and coffee fincas above town with volcano views.
- Zona 10 (Zona Viva), Guatemala City: Hotels near the airport for a first or last night.
- Panajachel, Lake Atitlán: The lake's main town, three hours west, with boats to the villages.
- San Marcos and Santa Cruz La Laguna: Lakeside villages reached by boat, with yoga retreats and cliffside lodges.
What to do in Antigua Guatemala
- Overnight hike on Acatenango to watch Fuego erupt
- Semana Santa processions over carpets of dyed sawdust
- Coffee tour at Finca Filadelfia
- Thursday or Sunday market at Chichicastenango
- Boat between the villages of Lake Atitlán
- Sunrise at the Cerro de la Cruz viewpoint
Good to know
| Airports | Guatemala City La Aurora International (GUA) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | budget-friendly |
| Time zone | America/Guatemala |
| Kind of trip | culture, history, adventure, food, romantic |
Questions about Antigua Guatemala
When is the best time to visit Antigua Guatemala?
November, December, January, February, March and April. September, October: The heaviest rains of the wet season and the muddiest volcano trails.
Do US citizens need a passport for Antigua Guatemala?
Yes. Antigua Guatemala is in Guatemala; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Antigua Guatemala on the ground?
Antigua Guatemala is budget-friendly by US standards: plan about $60 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.