Colonial City of Antigua Guatemala

During your two-day stay in Antigua, you’ll be visiting the San José Cathedral, the Fountain of Sirens, and the Las Capuchinas Convent. You’ll also have free time to explore other aspects of this cultural wonder.

Located in the Highlands of southwestern Guatemala, Antigua was once the most significant base in Central America for the early Spanish colonial government.

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San José Cathedral

Known as one of the largest cathedrals in Central America by 1743, the San José Cathedral in Antigua Guatemala was rocked by a destructive earthquake in 1773 leaving only the two front towers relatively intact.

This spectacular colonial building is partly restored by the National Council for the Protection of Antigua. Initial parts of the original San José cathedral are still in use today.

Fountain of the Sirens

Miguel Porras, a renowned architect of the colonial period, designed the Fountain of the Sirens in 1739, which is in the Plaza de Armas in Antigua Guatemala.

More than just ornamental, the water piped into this fountain served as a water supply for the modest dwellings of many Antigua Guatemala residents.

Las Capuchinas Convent in Antigua

Las Capuchinas Convent is one of the best examples of convents built in the 18th century that are still in existence in Guatemala.

Completed in 1736, following the design of Architect Diego de Torres, the cells, which nuns inhabited, circled the periphery of a patio. Notably, this is the only convent in the Americas that was built in such a fashion.

Free Time in Antigua Guatemala

After lunch, you can browse the artisan markets and visit the many shops in Antigua.

Here you’ll find stores and artisans plying exquisite examples of Guatemalan culture threaded into the locally produced weaving, pottery, dance masks, Jarcias (rope rigging), wrought iron, leatherwork, jade, textiles, and chocolate.

Antigua for the Epicurean

With numerous gatherings of bars and dining locations throughout Antigua, Guatemala offers delicious samples of local and vegetarian fare. You’ll also find savoury global cuisine from France, Belgium, Germany, Mexico, Italy, Israel, Salvador, Japan, and Argentina.

The baroque-influenced Spanish architecture, plus the abundance of handmade crafts and a wide palate of epicurean pleasures highlight your visit to the culturally rich, and seemingly timeless city of
Antigua Guatemala.

About Caravan Tours

Since 1952, Caravan Tours has operated as a family-run, fully guided tour company. In 2022, we celebrate our 70th anniversary!

We now offer affordable, all inclusive escorted tours throughout North and Central America including Guatemala, Panama, and Costa Rica.

For more information about our all-inclusive Guatemala Tour, please contact us.

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