Antigua, the City Amongst Giants

Antigua, the City Amongst Giants

Who says time travel is impossible? Between Volcan de Agua, Acatenango and Volcan the Fuego sits a city that allows us to travel back in time into Guatemala’s past, La Antigua Guatemala.  This city was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1979. Antigua was Guatemala’s capital until a major earthquake hit in 1773. The city suffered great damage and much of the population moved away from the city, reducing its population by nearly half. The city has preserved its colonial charm boasting great ruins, churches and even the The Captain General’s Palace. However, Antigua still caters to those of us living in the 21st century.

Antigua is home to Guatemala’s best Spanish Language Schools, which Read more

Email icon

Subscribe by email to receive special reports and newsletters from the Gringo Travel Network

SafeSubscribe with Constant Contact

Additional Travel Resources

What I'm Doing...

Powered by Twitter Tools

Archives

Categories

Google Analytics Alternative