Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Transportation to Antigua Guatemala
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Now commonly referred to as just Antigua (or La Antigua), the city was one of the grand colonial capitals of the Spanish Empire in America from the 16th-18th centuries. Under the name Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala, it was the original "Guatemala City". A disastrous earthquake in 1773 destroyed or damaged most of the city, and the Spanish crown ordered the capital moved to a new city, what became the modern Guatemala City. In 1776 this old city was ordered abandoned. Not everyone left,
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8-Day Best of Guatemala Tour: Antigua, Pacaya Volcano, Lake Atitlan and Tikal Ruins
Immerse yourself in Guatemala’s fascinating history and beautiful scenery on this 8-day tour. See some of Guatemala’s best-known destinations as you take a city... Read More
Pacaya Volcano Day Trip from Antigua
Spend a day visiting Guatemala's most active volcanoes on this day trip from Antigua! See the impressive Pacaya Volcano up close as you hike through volcanic... Read More
Full Day Tour: Chichicastenango Maya Market and Lake Atitlan from Antigua
Depart from Antigua early in the morning to Chichicastenango Maya market, and witness ancient Indian rituals at the Santo Tomas Church and enjoy the picturesque... Read More
Rest and Relaxation at Lake Atitlan
This is a great option if you want to get away and relax. Gaze at the mesmerizing Lake Atitlan, swim, kayak, read at book, catch up on emails, enjoy an... Read More
Go back to the colonial times of Guatemala and Central America on this enjoyable cultural walk of a city considered an open air museum. Antigua is a World... Read More
Hands-on Cooking Class in Antigua
Founded in 2007, the school specializes in teaching Guatemalan cuisine in a fun and engaging way. The classes are small and they are taught in either English or... Read More
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Antigua Guatemala Weather: Average Temperature
| °F | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| High | 76 | 78 | 80 | 79 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Low | 55 | 56 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 55 | 55 |
| °C | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| High | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
| Low | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
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