
Top Things to Do in Antigua, Antigua, Guatemala (B)
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. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Top Things to Do in Antigua
Guide Location: Guatemala » Antigua
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Elizabeth Bankhead
Read it on Author's Website: https://etbtravelphotography.com/2018/04/19/top-things-to-do-in-antigua/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Guatemala » Antigua
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Elizabeth Bankhead
Read it on Author's Website: https://etbtravelphotography.com/2018/04/19/top-things-to-do-in-antigua/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Hotel Meson del Valle
- Casa Troccoli
- Guat-ik
- Y Tu Pina Tambien
- Central Park Pizzeria
- Por Que No? Cafe
- Caoba Farms
- Choco Museo
- Cerro de La Cruz
- Santa Catalina Arch
- Parque Central
- Parque La Merced
- Tanque La Union
- Parque de Belen
- the Cathedral
- La Merced
- San Francisco
- La Recoleccion
- Santa Clara
- Mercado de Artesanias
- Mercado Municipal
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