# What to see in Antigua Guatemala

Cobbled streets, ruined churches and volcanoes all around: Antigua's essentials according to travellers and travel blogs.

- 80 votes · 12 items
- Dec 12, 2024 · Sofía Molina
- https://even.best/en/l/2236/what-to-see-in-antigua-guatemala

## Top 10

1. **Santa Catalina Arch** (13 · ▲13 ▼0) — The yellow arch with Agua volcano behind, the city's symbol.
2. **Parque Central** (9 · ▲9 ▼0) — Main square with the Sirens fountain.
3. **Handicraft market** (6 · ▲6 ▼0) — Mayan textiles and crafts.
4. **Cerro de la Cruz** (5 · ▲7 ▼2) — Viewpoint over the city and Agua volcano.
5. **Las Capuchinas Convent** (5 · ▲6 ▼1) — Convent ruins with circular cells.
6. **Palace of the Captains General** (5 · ▲6 ▼1) — Former seat of the colonial government.
7. **Acatenango Volcano** (5 · ▲6 ▼1) — Climb with views of Fuego volcano's eruptions.
8. **Church of San Francisco** (3 · ▲4 ▼1) — Shrine of Saint Brother Pedro.
9. **Cathedral of San José** (2 · ▲3 ▼1) — Cathedral with visitable ruins behind it.
10. **Pacaya Volcano** (2 · ▲3 ▼1) — Hike up an active volcano.
11. **Casa Santo Domingo** (2 · ▲3 ▼1) — Former convent turned hotel and museums.
12. **Church of La Merced** (1 · ▲3 ▼2) — Yellow Baroque façade with stucco decoration.

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