Antigua is a charming colorful cobblestone colonial town only 45 minutes away from Guatemala City. It was our first stop when we landed in Guatemala. With plenty of things to do it will keep you entertained for weeks.
Read MoreVisiting Guatemala for the first time? The first thing you will notice will be the mountainous region along with many volcanoes...37 to be exact. If you are visiting Antigua, you will be able to catch a glimpse of three volcanoes from almost anywhere in the town: Volcan Fuego, Volcan Agua and Volcan Acatenango. The third tallest volcano in Guatemala is Acatenango. It last erupted in 1972 and it has been dormant ever since. You will hear about the "must do" hike to Volcan Acatenango all over town. If you have the chance and you are up to the challenge, we highly recommend it!
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