While you could easily spend days on end wandering the cobbled streets of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Antigua Guatemala, it also worth venturing outside of the city to explore the surrounding area. Our top picks for what to do outside of the city itself include a visit to Chichicastenango, or 'Chichi' as it's known by the locals, which is a mountain village that has a brilliant traditional market twice a week; and Iximche archaeological site which is best seen on a helicopter trip from the city to admire these pre-Colombian ruins in all their glory. For more on our recommendations of things to do in and around Antigua Guatemala, take a look below.
Things To Do In Antigua Guatemala
What to do in Antigua Guatemala

Chichicastenango
The mountain village of Chichicastenango, three hours from Antigua, is especially worth visiting on Thursdays and Sundays when indigenous Mayans...

Iximche
Perched on top of a fortified hilltop, and surrounded by a deep moat, sits the pre-Colombian archaeological site of Iximche.
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Luxury Hotels in Antigua Guatemala

Palacio de Dona Leonor
Palacio de Dona Leonor is an authentic mansion steeped in 500 years of history, evident the minute one steps through its heavy oak doors.

Casa Encantada
One of the most hospitable places to stay in one of Latin America's must-see cities.

El Convento
Hidden away down one of Antigua’s cobbled streets, El Convento is located opposite the 18th Century Capuchin convent, and is at once quiet...

Panza Verde
Panza Verde is a gorgeous boutique property with plenty of character and warmth.

Posada del Angel
This pretty little inn is built in the Spanish colonial style but has a strong Guatemalan feel, from the friendly staff to the brightly woven...
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