Weekend
Two days
Take advantage of the weekend break to visit some of the most interesting and inexpensive destinations this beautiful colonial city offers you. incompany of family or friends Happy Travels!!!.
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Weekend
Two days
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1Ruins Of Our Lady of Candelaria Half an hour
This church was founded as the fourth parish of the city. since its inception it contributed to Christianization because it was established as a place of prayer for indigenous people living in the city surroundings.
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2Holy Cross Hill One hour
From this viewpoint, you can fully observe the City of Antigua Guatemala and its magnificent constructions. In addition, you can enjoy the peaceful green and natural environment, ideal for resting, exercising and observing the valley adorned with the imposing beauty of the Water, Fire and Acatenango Volcanoes.
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3Ruins of San Sebastian Half an hour
This parish is one of the first founded in the city, It is distinguished by its baroque design where its fine carved designs represent elements of nature, such as leaves, flowers and branches. In front of this church there is a park and kindergarten, which provides locals and visitor with a large natural outdoor space, accurate for relaxing.
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4Church and convent of La Merced Hour and half
This is one of the most visited temples for devotees and visitors to appreciate its marvelous façade, or simply to enjoy of its park.
During the weekends lots of commercials stablishments offer exquisite and regional food, including typical sweets that make your mouth waters.
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5Arch of Santa Catalina Half an hour
This is the icon par excellence of this city. Over time, the street of the arch has become an ideal reference point for meetings and events, highlighting the new years celebration and the flower festival in November.
Thousands of travelers from all over the world, visit this icon, attracted by its architecture and color, as well as the shops around it.
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6Antigua Municipal Market One hour
This establishment provides visitors with an unparalleled experience about local traditions and customs. It is a festival of colorful of textiles worn by indigenous women. Enjoy the colors and aromas of fresh vegetables and fruits of the season, also taste the delicious traditional food of the area or acquire typical handicrafts.
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7Temple Of Santa Lucia Half an hour
This temple is visited by faithful and devout Catholics who can observe, the images of the Virgin of Candelaria, the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception and the one of Our Lord Nazarene this church’s name was given to the Ave. ‘Alameda de Santa Lucía’.
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8Compañía de Jesus Monastery One hour
This monument constitutes a heritage space of the City for Antigua Guatemala where art exhibitions, archeology, cultural and ceremonial activities are held. At present, San Lucas school is pretty visited because it is part of the so called route of Santo Hermano Pedro. The Spanish cooperation offices are located in these facilities, entity that ensures the conservation and protection of Antigua Guatemala.
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9The Portal de las Panaderas Half an hour
Due to its location in the city center, you can find a great diversity of businesses, restaurants, cafes, bookstores, banks, bakeries and other shops.
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10City Hall Palace Half an hour
From its second story, you can take splendid photographs of some of the most important places in the city such as the Cathedral of San José, the Central Square and Palace of the Captains, adorned by the hallmark of the city, the imposing water volcano.
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11Central Plaza of Antigua Guatemala Half an hour
The Plaza Mayor of this city, is constituted as the neutral spot of Antigua. It provides the visitor with ample outdoor space, very pleasant to be and enjoy, in the company of friends or family. It is the point of referencefor departing to all sites of interest.
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12Museum Of The Old Book One hour
In this building the first Publishing house in Central America was placed. And currently the history of the printing press, introduced in the year 1,660, together with the operation of printing workshops, the technique of engraving and lithography in stone and a collection of old documents belonging to the Kingdom from Guatemala can be admired.
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13The All Captains palace One hour
This palace is considered one of the most emblematic buildings in the country and several government offices are located in its facilities. In addition, there is a Museum of History of Antigua, which contains a collection of various archaeological pieces belonging to the city.
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14Ruins and Cathedral of San José Half an hour
The Cathedral of San José, is visited by faithful national and foreign catholic devotees. Its facade harmoniously decorates the Central Square and is currently one of the best known and emblematic architectural sites of this colonial city.
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15Church and convent of San Francisco One hour
In this church part of the movie ‘Tarzan and the Green Godness’ was filmed in the year 1936 and is visited by faithful Catholics because in its interiorthe mortal remains of the Holy Brother Pedro de San José de Betancourt, are burned. He is the first Guatemalan Saint, canonized by his Saint John Paul II during his third visit to Guatemala in the year 2,002.
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16Hermano Pedro Museum Half an hour
This modest museum is a solemn tribute SaintBrother Pedro, canonized Saint John Paul II during his third visit to Guatemala in the year 2,002. Inside You can visit the ‘Hall of Miracles’, in which hundreds of objects and offerings of faithful devotees are observed for the fulfillment of a miracle, or the healing of some disease through the intervention attributed to this saint.
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17Temple of Beatas de Belén Half an hour
It was founded by the Saint Hno.Pedro de San José de Betancourt, the first Guatemalan and Tenerife saint, canonized by Saint John Paul II during his third visit to Guatemala in the year 2,002. This temple is part route of the well-known as ‘pilgrim´s route’, held in commemoration of this Saint and its facilities are visited mainly by religious devotees