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Parque Central at night, Antigua, Guatemala, Central America

Parque Central at night, Antigua, Guatemala, Central America

Why visit Antigua

Antigua's beguiling beauty starts to seduce the moment you arrive. Once capital of Guatemala, its streetscapes of pastel facades unfold beneath the gaze of three volcanoes, and meticulously restored colonial buildings sit next to picturesque ruins in park-like surroundings. The city's World Heritage–listed status means that even fast-food chains have to hide themselves behind traditional building facades.

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Antigua continually melts visitors’ hearts, which has made it one of Guatemala’s most-visited spots.

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