The Best Things to do in Antigua, Guatemala
58 Things to Do in La antigua
Get ready to spot some colorful birds during this full-day bird watching tour in Antigua. The tour explores the El Pilar Nature Reserve, which is set just 2 miles from Antigua’s central park.
This tour brings travelers to the Postclassic Mayan site of Iximché. Iximché was once a Kaqchikel capital and today it’s still used in many Mayan ceremonies.
During this tour, you’ll visit carpenters in Ciudad Vieja, weavers in San Antonio Aguas Calientes, and farmers at an experimental macademia nut plantation. It’s a great way to experience some of Guatemala’s best culture.
The Circo del Aire Canopy is in the Efrain Recinos Cultural Park. This park is a short distance outside of Antigua.
Acatenango is a twin-peaked stratovolcano. The volcano erupted between 1924 and 1927 and again in 1972. Volcanic ash from these explosions traveled as far as 15 miles away. Larger eruptions also occurred some 2,000 and 5,000 years ago.
Finca Filadelfia has had the same purpose for several generations – growing and selling high-quality coffee. Here you’ll get to see over a hundred different species of birds that live throughout the 535.5 acres of the reserve.
This is an active volcano located precisely in the municipality of San Vicente Pacaya in the department of Escuintla, Guatemala. We will drive for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to reach the starting point of the ascent. Along the way, we will learn a bit about the history and enjoy amazing views
Embark on an exhilarating adventure through rugged terrain and breathtaking landscapes with our exclusive bicycle rides. From winding forest trails to challenging mountain paths, each pedal promises an adrenaline-fueled journey like no other. Get ready to explore nature's wonders and unleash your inner thrill-seeker on our specially crafted routes. Let's ride!
We offer a variety rides, you can choose the one that accomodate best to the experience you are looking for:
- Carmona: Enjoy the only track designed especially for mountain biking, where the excess of adrenaline will be the main course.
- Cerro Matute: The Matute route will put you to the test, an ascent through the highlands of Antigua amidst pine forests, culminating in one of the fastest descents you can experience around Antigua.
- Filadelfia: Join us for a pedal journey to the south of Antigua, amidst one of the largest and most beautiful plantations in the colonial city.
- San Mateo: Do you want to experience adrenaline rush on one of the most technical descents in Antigua Guatemala? This is the perfect mix of challenging climbs and thrilling descents.
- Nisperolandia: Experience the joy of riding amidst níspero plantations, one of the most exquisite and abundant fruits of San Juan del Obispo
- Altamira: Never before has it been so challenging to reach the trendiest spot in Antigua. Altamira Grande Loop will make you truly understand what you're made of.
- Pacaya: Have you ever pedaled around an active volcano? Few places in the world offer an experience like this. Join us and live the adventure!
Whether you're seeking the rush of adrenaline or the tranquility of nature, our expertly crafted trails guarantee an experience like no other. Join us and pedal your way to unforgettable memories in the heart of Guatemala's stunning countryside.
Guatemala produces some of the world’s finest coffee. This tour will give you a better understanding of the subtleties and secrets involved with the production and classification of coffee.
The Pacaya Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in Guatemala. During this tour, you’ll hike up the volcano and enjoy incredible views of both the volcano and the surrounding area.
Fincal El Pilar’s gardens hum with the tiny, whirring wings of its resident hummingbirds. This farm does not produce agriculture, but rather exists to help conserve some of the rare and endangered species of plants and animals in Antigua.
This tour explores the Mayan ruins of Iximché and a few surrounding towns in the area.
Fill your head with new recipes and your belly with a delicious, 5-course meal. These recipes aren’t haute cuisine, but a look at what Guatemalan families actually eat on an everyday basis, dishes that you’ll want to recreate in your own home. This includes one of the staples of Guatemalan cuisine – hearty, delicious tortillas.
La Antigua is one of Guatemala’s most charming and historic cities. During this half-day walking tour you’ll visit some of Antigua’s best sites.
This tour offers you an interesting looks at some of the historical and cultural underpinnings of Antigua. Start your tour with a peek behind the curtain of local transportation with a visit to one of the factories that makes chicken buses — local worker Don Augusto will show you around the factory and give you some insight into the artistry that gives these vehicles their vibrant personalities.
This safari started as a way to protect Guatemala’s native endangered species. It has expanded to include a wide variety of species from Africa and other continents. Most of the animals here live in wide-open spaces, free from enclosures. Plants like orchids and butterfly trees make it a beautiful space for the animals to inhabit.
Antigua is one of Guatemala’s most lovely and historic cities. During this tour you’ll visit some of its best sights.
This is a very special tour at Antigua. You will explore the most interesting places of the Colonial City and enjoy with the most authentic dance of our culture.
This tour takes you on a day-trip to Tikal from Antigua. You'll fly into and out of Santa Elena, and experience Guatemala's most famous Mayan ruins.
This is an active volcano located precisely in the municipality of San Vicente Pacaya in the department of Escuintla, Guatemala. We will drive for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to reach the starting point of the ascent. Along the way, we will learn a bit about the history and enjoy amazing views