Things to Do in Antigua

Discover the majesty of the Acatenango and Fuego Volcano on this 2-day tour. Enjoy an unforgettable hike, breathtaking views and a connection with nature.

You´ll discover the unique flavors of the local cooking while learning about traditional ways of life. As part of this class, you will visit a local market, choose exotic ingredients, and learn to cook 5 typical dishes. (3 main dishes and 2 complements) We will bring you to the local market where you can sample a lot of the exotic fruits. Maybe you had no clue what half the fruits were. Without a local guide, you would’ve missed out on so many food opportunities! If you are interested in Private options contact directly the supplier.

Immerse yourself in the indigenous cultures of Guatemala visiting the town of Chichicastenango, its lively traditional market and beautiful Lake Atitlan.

Join a guided tour from Antigua to the active complex volcano of Pacaya. Walk through the volcanic area, see dry lava from the summit, and roast marshmallows on hot ash and rocks.

On this tour you will learn the artisanal process of coffee from seed to cup, with one of the small coffee farmers in this region. This activities support small farmers and their families allowing economical growth for the whole community. You will taste a high quality coffee and you will have the opportunity to make the complete process of roasting and grinding it.

Colorful colonial façades and an unparalleled historical legacy await you on this free tour of Antigua Guatemala, a truly captivating city.

Experience the beauty of Guatemala from above. Trek from Antigua traveling through La Soledad village and on to Acatenango.

Antigua and Guatemala City are connected by and excellent highway (30 Mls). Book safely and promptly your ground transfer from your hotel in Antigua to the airport with us. All our units are recent models, with A/C, reclinable seats, passenger insurance and GPS monitored. Morning traffic to enter Guatemala City is something to always have in mind. To calculate your pick up time, please take your flight´s departure time and consider 2 hours prior take off, please also add 1:30hrs “road time” for flights that leave from 5 to 7am or from 11am or later and 2hrs (road time) for flights that leave from 7am to 10am

Discover the best of Antigua Guatemala ​on this guided walking tour of its most emblematic landmarks and delve into the history of the country's former capital.

A tour of the villages around Lake Atitlán is a culturally enriching experience. It is an opportunity to explore the cultural and natural diversity of this Guatemalan jewel.

Visit our organic, self-sustaining farm located just 15 minutes from the heart of Antigua! Here, you will roast, grind, brew and enjoy a cup of local Guatemalan coffee. Learn about fermentation and drying processes and experience our pulp remover in action during harvesting season. Explore our avocado plantation and make your own guacamole (seasonal) and corn tortillas. Discover the latest honey production technology and learn about the bees' critical role in food production. Learn about sustainable farming principles, including composting, fertilizing, and recycling. During the tour you will also meet the farms newest addition: Our chickens and ducks, producing organic eggs and natural fertilizer for all our plants and trees. Our passionate owner, fluent in English and Spanish, is deeply invested in the tour, offering an engaging and educational experience for all. Join us and learn about the (delicious!) benefits of organic farming! Bring a hat, sunscreen & insect repellent.

Enjoy a unique adventure climbing up the active Pacaya Volcano before relaxing at the Kawilal Hot Springs on this unmissable day trip.

Get to know Guatemala's first city, Antigua Guatemala with this shared transfer service. Book now to enjoy a safe and comfortable transportation from Guatemala City through this shuttle service.

La Antigua Guatemala cuenta con hermosas vistas, estos cerros son una porción de naturaleza rodeada de cultura

Explore beautiful Lake Atitlan on this tour from Antigua Guatemala and enjoy a boat trip to San Juan La Laguna and discover the region's indigenous cultures!

Discover one of the most beautiful places of Guatemala through our shuttle service to Panajachel in Lake Atitlan, offering a comfortable transfer from Antigua. Book now, and enjoy a safe ride with us!

We will pick you up at your Hotel and the guide will take you around some beautifull towns around Antigua that you probably wouldn't visit without a local guide. There you will try incredible and unique street food dishes made by the locals themselves, each place will be a delicious surprise for you. You will learn about the history and culture of each town you visit. All locations are family businesses with unique recipes. We offer vegetarian options

On this trekking route up Pacaya volcano, we'll walk around its cone, admire the lava rivers and even toast marshmallows. It'll be a blast!

Enjoy a thrilling overnight hiking excursion to Acatenango Volcano departing from Antigua. Make your way through scenic trails toward the summit, taste delicious food, and sleep soundly in a cabin.

You will learn about the history, culture, myths, and curiosities of this beautiful city, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979. La Antigua Guatemala was the Capital of Central America for more than 200 years. During the tour, you will learn all about that era and the current moment. We will visit the iconic monuments of the area entertainingly, as you will be accompanied by a certified guide who speaks Spanish and English throughout the tour. It will be a pleasure to share with you the history that surrounds La Antigua Guatemala, a city frozen in time.

Join us on one of our private day trips from Antigua Guatemala to explore the most beautiful volcanic areas of the country and the deeply rooted local customs.

Enjoy a full-day itinerary with local guides that will introduce you to the beauty of Antigua. Visit 4 mountains and a unique Lord of the Rings-themed eco-park.

Escape Antigua for the day and tour the countryside by mountain bike. This tour runs daily from 9am - 1pm or 1pm - 6pm. We'll get you out on a great bike ride to see the local cultural sites including ruins one earthquake away from extinction, an experimental macadamia farm, the villages of Santiago Zamora and San Antonio Aguas Calientes, famous for their textiles, and more.

On this excursion to the Paseo de las Nubes Farm, we'll visit its avocado plantations, greet the friendly llamas and glide on a zip line. Don't miss it!

Discover the hidden treasures of Antigua Guatemala on a guided walking tour. Visit the Church of Mercy, Church of San Francisco, and other sites while hearing about the city's culture and history.

Pepian is one of Guatemala emblematic dishes, however on this cooking experience, you will learn how to make the Mayan San Antonio Aguas Calientes recipe: An explosion of flavors thanks to Mayan techniques. A unique experience you won’t see at any restaurant or cooking school.

On this buggy tour, we'll explore the San Cristobal, de la Cruz, and Altamira hills in Antigua Guatemala, and enjoy stunning panoramic views.

Start your visit to Guatemala with a private transfer from La Aurora Airport (GUA) to Antigua. Enjoy stunning views as you travel safely in a comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle.

If you´re looking for the best way to travel from Antigua to Lake Atitlan or, vice-versa, this is an excellent choice. These two beautiful locations are 2 1/2 hours apart. To make your trip comfortable and pleasant, all our minivans are equipped with A/C and reclinable seats. They are recent models with insurance for passengers and our drivers are friendly and well experienced. With our private one-way shuttle service, you can book our minivans exclusively for your family or group of friends. To make your time on the road less exhausted, the driver can do 1 or 2 stops along the road. There are good restaurants with small handicraft exhibits, and it might be a good idea to stop for some minutes, stretch legs, buy good cup-of-coffee, use facilities or shop for local products. This is a great option if you want to book a safe, comfortable and reliable transport.

On this activity, we'll hike to the Altamira viewpoint and enjoy the amazing views from the Mano de Oro - fall in love with this expansive landscape.

Embark on a guided ATV tour from Antigua and explore 3 mountain stops with incredible views. Explore the Lord of the Rings-themed eco-park of Hobbitenango and El Hato Mountain, and watch the sunset.

Our Pacaya Day tour starts at 7:00 am. Our driver will pick you up at your hotel´s door. The transportation services are private for you and your companion or group. All our vans are A/C, reclinable seats and cooler on board. The drive from Antigua to Pacaya Volcano National Park takes 1:30hrs. The activity difficulty is moderate, taking around two hours. Once you go down, you have free time for refreshments. The detailed itinerary goes as follows: 07:00 am - Antigua hotel pick up 08:30 am - Arrival at Pacaya National Park 08:45 am - Guide meeting and Hiking tour at a place 11:00 am - Arrival to the top and time to enjoy the view 11:30 am - Return to the van 12:30 am - Free time for refreshments (Bottled water and Soda or beer included per person) 01:00 pm - transfer from Pacaya NP to Antigua Guatemala 02:30 pm - Arrival at hotel in Antigua

Join us on this tour of Antigua Guatemala to discover the charms of this city and visit the surrounding colonial villages.

Embark on a guided trek to the Pacaya Volcano, where you will see the stony ashes and lava at the summit. Admire the views of the surrounding lowlands and forests.

Our adventure starts at 6:00 am with our team picking you up at your hotel. The transportation service included in this tour is private, exclusively for you and your companion or group. All our vehicles are recent models with A/C, reclinable seats, and a cooler on board. The guide will accompany you along the tour to share the fascinating history and secrets of these destinations. The detailed itinerary goes as follows: 07:00 am - Antigua hotel pick up 09:30 am - Arrival at Chichicastenango and tour at the village visiting the following places: Market, churches and typical stores 12:30 pm - Tour ending and free time to have lunch (meal not included in price) 02:00 pm - Transfer from Chichicastenango to Iximche 03:30 pm - Arrival at Mayan ruins and tour 05:00 pm - Transfer from Iximche to Antigua Guatemala 06:30 pm - Arrival at Antigua

On this tour around museums in Antigua Guatemala, we'll discover the country's history, culture and traditions by admiring works of art from the past.

Travel conveniently from Antigua Guatemala to Guatemala City in a comfortable and affordable shuttle. Pick the schedule that best fits your plans, with many different departure times to choose from.

How do locals eat? On this food tour we’ll visit one of Guatemala’s biggest markets to taste some of our famous local “Antojitos” and see the variety and colors of fruits and vegetables on market days. Then a hands on experience of making your own criollo corn tortillas with a delicious traditional lunch.

Ready for a real adventure? On this quad tour of Antigua Guatemala, we'll explore the city's most famous streets in style!

Get to know Guatemala's first city, now known as Antigua Guatemala! Book now to enjoy a safe and comfortable transport from Panajachel through our shuttle service!

This is the best sightseeing adventure tour around Antigua! This unique tour is done on Motorcycles were you choose to be a driver or a back seat rider. Visit 5 Mountain attractions  around Antigua and an amazing dirt trail through one of the mountains, which includes El Cerrro de San Cristobal El Alto, an organic farm  that has the best view of the valley. Hobbitenango a unique ¨Hobbitt¨ theme lodge and restaurant located in one of the highest mountain in Antigua, ¨Earth Lodge¨ a relaxing EcoLodge Avocado farm that has unique and wonderful views of the valley, volcanoes, and nature, and finally Santa Maria de Jesus, a completely indigenous village located over a mile above sea level. There are plenty of stops to grab a drink, snacks and food, the tour covers about 50 km of riding all over the valley. The last stop of the tour is ¨El Cerro¨ de La Cruz the most popular landmark of antigua for a great aerial view of Antigua and the villages around the valley.

On this tour of the Finca La Zotea coffee farm, we'll learn about the production process of this popular drink and, of course, enjoy a tasting!

Discover one of the most beautiful places of Guatemala, with our shuttle service from Guatemala City to Lake Atitlan in Panajachel. Book now, and enjoy a safe comfortable ride with us!

Explore central Guatemala on a 3-day trip from Antigua. Visit the city of Cobán and hike around the forest of El Biotopo del Quetzal. Spend a day visiting Semuc Champey, with its natural pools, and visit Lanquin Caves to learn about these formations from your expert guide. You’ll also visit Rey Marcos Caves and take a guided exploration of this beautiful cave complex. This 3-day tour is a great way to experience some of Guatemala’s natural beauty in a fun way.

On this bike tour of Nisperolandia, we'll cycle to San Juan del Obispo to see its loquat plantations, a very typical fruit of the area!

Experience Acatenango Volcano on a 2-day hike. Stay in our male or female dorm (Not available for Holy Week). Confirm 2 days in advance to guarantee your spot. All profits support our local nonprofit.

Magic awaits! El Alquimista is known for its magical decoration and its colorful food and drinks. This beautiful English-style tea party is served in an iron birdcage with three levels: one sweet, one savory, and one with a delicious hot concoction. For the savory component, choose from our selection of tartines (baguette slices with different ingredients) or our colorful and homemade Fantasy Hummus. You will also indulge in two fudgy brownies with vanilla ice cream and a teapot with a Potion (infusion) of your choice. Choose between our Beautification potion, Strengthening potion, Elixir of life, or our Calming draught; all made with organic and local ingredients. Vegetarian-friendly activity and English spoken by our friendly staff.

Spend an unforgettable day and learn how to surf with this day trip to El Paredón Beach, the town with the most surfing spirit in Guatemala!

This is the only tour that you have an ATV adventure, coffee tour, and get to visit one of the most visited places in Antigua, experiencing 3 activities in 3 hours.

Along the way areas will be observed wooded and there is a valley where a variety of vegetables are grown, as well as fruits and vegetables grown by the local population. Upon arriving at chichicastenango begins the walking tour in the beautiful and colorful market and visits the Church of Santo Tomás, built in 1540 on the base of a pre-Hispanic archaeological temple, considered Colonial architecture. The next destination you will discover history and culture in the mystical ruins of Iximche, the last capital of the Mayans. enjoy of views of the indigenous western highlands of Guatemala. A Once you arrive, you will be amazed at this peaceful site. Iximche, who means "place of the sacred corn trees", it is exuberant and vibrant. During your tour, your knowledgeable guide will lead you around the site and will explain the many myths, legends and facts that surround the Mayans.