Antigua Guatemala Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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Antigua Guatemala's Essential Colonial Charm

Antigua Guatemala, a UNESCO World Heritage site, preserves 16th-century Spanish Baroque architecture within a valley surrounded by three volcanoes. This selection features the city's defining landmarks, including the 17th-century Arco de Santa Catalina and the ruins of the Convento de las Capuchinas. Explore religious sites like the Saint Joseph Cathedral and the ornate Merced Church, alongside the bustling Mercado de Antigua. The list highlights the city’s transition from a colonial capital to a cultural hub, showcasing preserved monasteries, museums, and the towering silhouette of Agua Volcano.

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Antigua's Historic Monuments

Antigua Guatemala, a UNESCO World Heritage site, preserves a wealth of 17th and 18th-century Spanish colonial architecture. This collection highlights the city's evolution from a regional capital to a preserved ruin following the 1773 Santa Marta earthquakes. The list features iconic landmarks like the Arco de Santa Catalina, the earthquake-shattered ruins of Iglesia San Agustín, and significant civic buildings including the Palacio del Ayuntamiento and the municipal offices of neighboring Jocotenango.

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Antigua's Sacred Sites

Antigua Guatemala’s religious landscape is defined by its Spanish Baroque architecture and the enduring impact of the 1773 earthquake. This collection spans from the ruins of Iglesia El Carmen, known for its intricate stucco-covered columns, to the active parish of San Francisco, which houses the tomb of Saint Hermano Pedro. The list includes the Calle de los Pasos, a historic processional route featuring shrines like the 11th and 12th Stations of the Cross, leading to the 17th-century Ermita del Santo Calvario.

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Cultural Attractions

This collection highlights the historical and artistic landmarks of Antigua Guatemala. It features the 16th-century Palacio de los Capitanes Generales and the Museum of Colonial Art, which occupies a former university building. Modern cultural sites include Santo Domingo del Cerro, a hillside complex of open-air sculptures and galleries, and the Efrain Recinos museum. The list also covers the Landivar Monument, dedicated to the Jesuit poet Rafael Landívar, and the interactive Choco Museum focusing on traditional cacao processing.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, March, November, December

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Typical weather in January

Great

24° (feels like 22°) · extremes 8°–27°
12° at night
2 rainy days
20 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in February

Great

26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 10°–29°
12° at night
1 rainy day
18 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in March

Great

28° (feels like 27°) · extremes 10°–31°
14° at night
3 rainy days
17 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Good

29° (feels like 28°) · extremes 12°–32°
15° at night
9 rainy days
9 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in May

Fair

26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 14°–31°
16° at night
21 rainy days
2 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in June

Fair

24° · extremes 14°–27°
16° at night
26 rainy days
3 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Fair

24° · extremes 14°–26°
15° at night
24 rainy days
8 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Fair

23° (feels like 24°) · extremes 14°–26°
15° at night
26 rainy days
6 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in September

Fair

23° · extremes 14°–25°
15° at night
27 rainy days
3 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Fair

23° · extremes 12°–25°
15° at night
23 rainy days
5 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in November

Great

23° (feels like 21°) · extremes 10°–25°
13° at night
10 rainy days
14 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in December

Great

23° (feels like 21°) · extremes 9°–26°
12° at night
2 rainy days
20 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal GTQ Q · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Electricity: Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz

Languages: Spanish
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +502

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Featured Lists

Antigua Guatemala's Essential Colonial Charm

Antigua's Historic Monuments

Antigua's Sacred Sites

Cultural Attractions

Antigua Guatemala — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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