Dan and I spent three days, which honestly was not quite enough, in Antigua, Guatemala in July. And yes, it was during rainy season. Despite the season, we experienced only sporadic rain with the exception of a massive downpour on our final day (LOL). This post explores what we ate, drank and did during our brief stay in Antigua, Guatemala!
The main square of Antigua, Guatemala. Bustling on a Friday in July.
ANTIGUA, GUATEMALA: A BEAUTIFULLY PRESERVED COLONIAL TOWN.
Antigua, Guatemala is a seriously gorgeous Spanish colonial town that is well intact despite having been in existence since the 1500s. It is located in Guatemala’s central highlands and is only about an hour from the Guatemala City airport, making it a popular stop for all Guatemala visitors. Antigua is filled with brightly colored buildings, many of them yellow, and cobblestone streets. It’s also surrounded by three volcanoes, at least two of them active… Truly, Antigua is a photographer’s dream. Throughout history, of course, Antigua has had its share of ups and downs, including experiencing devastating earthquakes. Today, however, Antigua is modern, safe and has lots of popular restaurants, cafes, bars and breweries. I highly recommend Antigua to anyone visiting Guatemala, and it makes a great starting point due to its proximity to the airport.
Beautiful Antigua, Guatemala. This is the Hospital de San Pedro.
