Antigua, Guatemala Vacations

Antigua, Guatemala, known for its Baroque-style Colonial architecture and ancient ruins, ranks among the top vacation destinations in Central America, and travel agencies, hotels and restaurants range from budget to luxury rooms and dining out..

Mystical vistas of Volcan de Fuego and Volcan de Agua, both active volcanoes, provide a dramatic backdrop as you stroll the colorful cobblestone streets of Antigua, once the Spanish capital of Central America. Now Antigua is a nightlife and dining gem, one of the top tourism attractions in Guatemala.

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From Budget Hostels to Timeshares and Luxury Hotels

Antigua lodging options range from hostels to mid-range hotels to luxury resorts with ornate gardens. Budget hostels in Antigua run from $6 a night for a dorm to $15 for a room with private bath, hot water and cable TV. Timeshare rentals, which can have up to three bedrooms, are available from $50 to $100 but offer many more amenities than hostels including a private kitchen. These rentals are great for large groups of travelers who can split the cost.

Dining in Antigua

Budget to upscale restaurants offer basic to world class dining. Besides Guatemala cuisine, you will find Mexican, Italian, French, Thai, Indian and other international cuisine in this smorgasbord of restaurants in Antigua.

Tours and Things to Do in Antigua

Things to do include hiking tours of Volcan Pacaya (the most active volcano in the Americas), coffee tours, horseback riding, rock-climbing, mountain-biking. Shopping for jade and silver jewelry, Maya textiles and other handicrafts, and paintings by local artists is another fun thing to do, even if you never actually buy anything.

It is also relaxing to simply stroll the quaint cobblestones streets of Antigua to see the famed Arch of Santa Catalina and the ruins of several cathedrals and other Colonial buildings.

Day Trips and Nearby Towns in Guatemala

Travel agencies book tours to the Maya pyramids at Tikal and to the site at Copan in nearby Honduras. You will also find tours to less well known sites and towns as well as to the market at Chichicastenango.

Antigua is perfectly situated for a few days of vacation at Lake Atitlan, which is under three hours away by shuttle or Pullman bus. It is less than an hour from the Guatemala City airport. It is also convenient to the Pacific beaches at Monterrico.

Home of many Spanish language schools, Antigua also has cooking, massage, yoga and other kinds of schools.

Planning your Antigua Vacation

You can find great deals on last minute vacations to Antigua online at Cheap Caribbean. As this site is developed, we will deliver more details on the Antigua scene, plus pictures of hotels and hostels, restaurants, bars and clubs, and tours. Bookmark this page and return soon.