7 Unique Things To Do In Antigua Guatemala • Indie Traveller

I had high expectations when I arrived in Antigua. The former capital city of Guatemala is a place that always evokes a positive response when it is brought up in conversations with other travellers.

With this in mind, I presumed there would be hundreds of exciting things to do when I arrived.

But after hiking Volcano Acatenango and walking around the charming streets, I was at a loss as to what else there was to do.

I found Antigua expensive, packed with tourists and relatively uninspiring with American fast-food chains hiding behind historic facades.

Luckily, I had the better part of a month in Antigua, so I eventually got to know the town better and find out what makes it so appealing to visitors. In the end, I wished I could have stayed longer, which seems to be a common trend amongst visitors.

What won me over wasn’t Antigua’s ankle-eating cobblestones, pastel-coloured buildings or vibrant bar scene. Instead, it was the natural and man-made beauty and tranquillity you…