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| Guatemala's Volcanic Lake Atitlán. Photo © Simon Raven |
Guatemala - Antigua
A place of rare beauty, major historical significance and vibrant culture, Antigua remains Guatemala’s must-visit destination. The city boasts an impressive catalog of colonial relics in a magnificent setting. Its churches, plazas and markets are throbbing with activity.
- resurrect your high-school Spanish at highly regarded language schools
- witness scattered slabs of masonry, such as at the Catedral, that display mute evidence of Antigua’s quake-ridden history
- admire and acquire traditional Maya wear at Casa del Tejido Antiguo, with its seminal collection of huipiles (embroidered tunics) and cortes (wraparound skirts)
Coverage includes: Sights, Activities, Courses, Tours, Festivals & Events, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Jocetango, Ciudad Vieja & around, San Cristóbal El Alto, San Juan Comalapa, Santiago Sacatepéquez & Sumpango.
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