A 2-Day, 2-Night Addition to Guatemala's Most Renowned Spanish Colonial City
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Still exuding the grace and glory of its colonial past, Antigua was one of the most important urban centers of the Spanish empire and is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognizing its extensive Baroque period architecture and rich heritage. Founded in the early 16th century as the original Spanish capital of Guatemala, in the subsequent three centuries Antigua acquired a number of grand monuments. While it was largely destroyed by an earthquake in 1773, its principal landmarks are still preserved as ruins. The city's pattern of straight lines, established by the grid of streets inspired by the Italian Renaissance, is one of the best examples of Latin American town planning. Most of the surviving civil, religious and civic buildings date from the 17th and 18th centuries and constitute magnificent examples of colonial architecture in the Americas.
Trip Highlights
- Tour of AntiguaOn a guided walking tour, explore all the highlights of the picturesque city of Antigua, Guatemala, steeped in colonial history and backdropped by three dramatic volcanoes
- Coffee Plantation VisitVisit a Guatemalan coffee plantation and learn about the special growing conditions that foster a perfectly balanced cup acclaimed for its full-bodied flavor and mild acidity
- Museum ExperienceIn Guatemala City, visit either the National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology or the Museum of Textiles, depending on the day of the week you arrive
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