Antigua is a small city surrounded by volcanoes in southern Guatemala. It’s renowned for its Spanish colonial buildings and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend time walking around Antigua, visit museums and ruins, and learn about its rich history.

Summit the active Acatenango Volcano and reach nearly 13,000 feet above sea level. Please note most tours are overnight, and the hike can be difficult. However, once you get to the top, it’s worth it!

Experience Guatemala’s most-visited volcano. The hike up top is easier than Acatenango, and there are options to do the tour via ATV and horseback riding as well.

Visit one of our favorite places near Antigua for a day or spend a few days enjoying the beautiful treehouses, volcanic views, and amazing food at the Earth Lodge. You can book your stay here.

Head down to Finca La Azotea, a local plantation, where you will discover the coffee-making process from seed to mug. If you are feeling adventurous, there are ATV tours available to the coffee farm.

Learn how to prepare chocolate desserts in the country that does it best during a 2-hour workshop at the ChocoMuseum in Antigua. Learn all about the chocolate making process from cacao bean to candy bar. Afterwards, with the help of an instructor, prepare your own creations.

Visit the local market and go beyond sampling Guatemalan cuisine at Antigua’s restaurants. Take a cooking class at Cuscun Cooking School and learn to cook Guatemalan staples.

Lake Atitlán is a body of water in a massive volcanic crater in Guatemala’s southwestern highlands. If you are extending your stay, spend a few days in Lake Atitlán which is about 2.5 hours from Antigua and explore the various villages on a water taxi.