Antigua Guatemala, Colonial city in Sacatepéquez Department, Guatemala.
The streets of Antigua Guatemala feature cobblestone paths, Spanish colonial buildings, and three volcanoes rising in the background at 1582 meters elevation.
Founded in 1543 as Santiago de los Caballeros, the city served as Guatemala's capital until earthquakes in 1773 forced authorities to relocate to Guatemala City.
During Semana Santa, residents create intricate carpets from colored sawdust and flowers along the processional routes through the city streets.
Multiple shuttle services connect Antigua Guatemala to La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City, with journey times ranging from 45 to 90 minutes.
The Santa Catalina Arch spans Fifth Avenue North, combining European architectural elements with a clock tower added in the 1830s.
Location: Sacatepéquez Department
Inception: 1543
Elevation above the sea: 1,582 m
Part of: Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala, Sacatepéquez Department
Shares border with: San Antonio Aguas Calientes, Magdalena Milpas Altas, Santa Lucía Milpas Altas, Santa María de Jesús, Ciudad Vieja, Jocotenango, Pastores, San Bartolomé Milpas Altas
Address: Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala 03001 Antigua Guatemala
GPS coordinates: 14.55750,-90.73333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:30
Volcán de Fuego
18.4 km
Volcán de Agua
10.2 km
Acatenango
16.5 km
La Merced Church
477 m
Antigua Guatemala Cathedral
120 m
Santa Catalina Arch
251 m
Church and Convent of Capuchins
369 m
Cerro de la Cruz, Antigua Guatemala
801 m
Palacio de los Capitanes Generales
175 m
Castillo de Dorión
17.8 km
Ayuntamiento of Antigua Guatemala
3 m
Chimaltenango Central Park
14.8 km
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen
670 m
Church and Convent of Society of Jesus
237 m
College of the Company of Jesus
229 m
La Recolección Architectural Complex
905 m
Hermano Pedro's Hospital
904 m
Candelaria Parrish
949 m
El Calvario Church
1.4 km
Parroquia de San Sebastián
807 m
Casa Popenoe
419 m
Ermita de Santa Isabel de Hungría
1.6 km
Estadio Municipal de Bárcena
12.9 km
Finca el barretal
18.8 km
Ermita de San Jerónimo
665 m
Royal Palace of the Captains General
152 m
Templo Santa Teresa De Jesus
336 m
MUNAG - Museo Nacional de Arte de Guatemala
155 mReviews
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Former capital of Guatemala. Always magical for its architecture and the surrounding nature! Do not miss Holy Week!
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