Palacio de los Capitanes is located in the southeast corner of Central Plaza. Palacio de los Capitanes is another popular tourist attraction, constructed with a wooden floor and stunning arches that support the entire structure. The historical landmark was constructed in the middle of 16th century and was once the residence of the Viceroy, head offices for the government of Central America, for 200 years.

The Cathedral is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Antigua due to its beauty and convenient central location. The cathedral is situated on the east side of the central plaza. Unfortunately, frequent earthquakes in a short period of time have caused a lot of devastating and unwanted changes to its structure.

Guatemala’s first printing press was established here in 1660. In 1956, the building became home to the Museum del Libro Antiguo. Among the exhibits, visitors will find a copy of the original printing press along with an overview of the history of printing, the will of Hermano Pedro - Guatemala’s most well known religious character - as well as a room dedicated to the process of making marbled paper.

The Museum of Santiago de los Caballeros is located in front of Central Park, at City Hall. The museum offers five exhibition rooms with ancient paintings and sculptures. In one of these rooms, tourists may observe a frame representing the old city, as well as witness other important changes to the city. Swords, cannons, and muskets are also exhibited here.

Antigua's City Hall, or "Palacio del Ayuntamiento," is located across Central Park, next to the Cathedral. The original building features several different session rooms, a jail, as well as a prison chapel. Restoration efforts were led by architect Diego de Porres in the middle of the 18th century.

In the heart of the city, or the front of Parque Central, tourists will be quick to notice a long building with several slim columns. This building is called the Portal de las Panaderas, or Baker’s Porch. The walls continue to maintain the secrets of the colonial past, offering a fountain and large assortment of cafés inside the court.