Colonial Antigua On Your Own
Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
What you will visit:
Antigua (on your own)
Antigua preserves its original features as though time had stood still. Because of its immense historical and cultural value, it was declared a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. Located in a valley surrounded by mountains and towering volcanoes, today this colonial city is home to cobblestone streets, houses and businesses with colonial-style façades and tile roofs, with restored ruins of churches, palaces and convents. Be sure to take in Central Park, one of the most picturesque in Guatemala, to view the beautifully ornate cathedral with its impressive façade.
What you will see along the way:
Relax on a 90-minute, narrated drive through Guatemala's lowlands from port to Antigua. Once you arrive, you'll stroll through the main plaza soaking up the atmosphere of its surroundings, typical of old Spanish towns. Visit Central Park, where you can find the cathedral and government palace as well as other key sights that you can easily identify on your provided map.
Points of interest
Antigua
Special Notes
If you miss your transportation back to the pier, you will be responsible for your return trip by taxi. Wear comfortable walking shoes; bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen and your camera.
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Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
What you will visit:
Antigua (on your own)
Antigua preserves its original features as though time had stood still. Because of its immense historical and cultural value, it was declared a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. Located in a valley surrounded by mountains and towering volcanoes, today this colonial city is home to cobblestone streets, houses and businesses with colonial-style façades and tile roofs, with restored ruins of churches, palaces and convents. Be sure to take in Central Park, one of the most picturesque in Guatemala, to view the beautifully ornate cathedral with its impressive façade.
What you will see along the way:
Relax on a 90-minute, narrated drive through Guatemala's lowlands from port to Antigua. Once you arrive, you'll stroll through the main plaza soaking up the atmosphere of its surroundings, typical of old Spanish towns. Visit Central Park, where you can find the cathedral and government palace as well as other key sights that you can easily identify on your provided map.
Points of interest
Antigua
Special Notes
If you miss your transportation back to the pier, you will be responsible for your return trip by taxi. Wear comfortable walking shoes; bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen and your camera.