Self-Guided Antigua Guatemala Walking Tour, Antigua, Guatemala

If you want to get to know Antigua, Guatemala, you need to walk around. Here’s my self-guided walking tour of the sights you should not miss.

The first thing I like to do when I get to a new city is a little walking tour. That doesn’t always happen, but it’s a good way to get oriented and discover if there’s anywhere I want to explore more deeply. Choose from any number of private or group tours, some of which include street food or visits to the market. Or do your own free Antigua Guatemala walking tour on your own time, using my outline.

Here’s more information about how to get to Antigua, getting around Antigua, what to bring with you, where to stay, where to eat, and more information about what to expect.

Once you’ve made it to Antigua, dropped off your luggage, and maybe had a good sleep and/or something to eat, make your way to Iglesia de la Merced to officially start your Antigua Guatemala walking tour.

This beautiful 1767 building has one of the most iconic facades in Guatemala. It is a striking yellow building trimmed with ornamental white plaster. The structure was constructed with thick walls to withstand earthquakes and it remains in good condition to this day. The same can’t be said of the adjacent convent ruins. Watch for a candlelit procession, accompanied by bell ringing and firecrackers, starting and ending here on the last Thursday evening of each month. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).