Top Things to Do in Antigua, Antigua, Guatemala

Antigua is a city in the central highlands of Guatemala famous for its architectures and ruins of colonial churches. Once the capital of Guatemala, it is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

During my time in Antigua, I stayed Hotel Meson del Valle on the South side of town which is a bit quieter. Hotel Meson del Valle is one of twelves hotels operated by Antigua Hotel Solutions. I didn’t know this at the time of booking, but think it is good to know if hotels rooms are booked during peak times like Easter.

I loved Hotel Meson del Valle which is pet friendly. The staff was extremely kind and helpful with organizing tours and transportation. The rooms are nice with comfortable beds and linens. I got used to the no A/C that seemed to prevalent throughout Guatemala. The courtyard and lobby were simple, yet nice, though I didn’t spend much time there.

If I were to return to Antigua, I might consider staying at Santa Cantalina which was once a convent and is attached to the iconic Santa Cantalina Arch. On the north side of town, it is in a very good location.

I’m always looking out for interesting places to eat. I found some good spots and even returned to one place for breakfast a second time which I rarely do. Below are a few places I tried: ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).