Antigua Guatemala Travel Forum

After staying in Antigua for three nights, we are traveling to Santiago Atilan for a couple days. I was wondering f anyone knew any good restaurants or activities to do around that area. Thank you, you responses are apreciated.

I am traveling with two people to Antigua, and I would like to know somse interesting activities located in that are. I have heard of the ruins, and I would like to know more about them. If any one has any information about them, please post it.

Is there any formalized process for meeting and getting acquainted with families in Guatemala? My experience in Guatemala is very little, consisting of only a trip to Tekal a few years ago. I am interested in any comments you may have about seeing the country. I am obviously going to some of the main tourist sites like Antiqua etc, but am also interested in less visited spots.

Hi
im planning to go to Guatemala on the begining of June. For my last weekend i olaned to go from Antigua to Copan ( Honduras) to see the ruins. I have found that very often they proposed 2 days trip, however i was not able to contact with any tracvel agency in Antigua to give be better answer - IF 1 DAY TRIP FROM ANTIGUA TO COPAN AND COME BACK TO ANTIGUA late night is possible ? and is it worth ??? I will have to choose or to go for 2 days to see Copan ruins and then visit Antigua town only for a half a day ( late evening flight back) or 1 day in Honduras ( Copan ruins) and then 1.5 day visiting Antigua city...

was is better ? Do you have any experience, recomendations, knowledge how long such a 1 day trip can take ? name of the good travel agencies in Antigua which will help me to better plan it ??? Thanks for helping in advance ;)

I've just completed my bus trip from Guatemala City to El Salvador and Nicaragua and am now in Antigua for a few days. I realize this is a very short notice, but if anyone in Antigua is up to it I would love to have an opportunity to meet a fellow VTer or two while here. I would have posted this earlier, but didn't know what my schedule would be.

I'm staying at the Hotel Quchoch and will be here until early Friday morning. If anyone sees this and would enjoy meeting for a meal or whatever, please respond ASAP. I will be checking my email a time or two every day, although I will also be taking some tours. Would love to hear from anyone, and again, please forgive the short notice.

Stephen

After lots of internet research, I've pretty much settled on this school for July coming up Spanish study. It seemed complete, most activities included in the price, and I just liked its philosophy. But it's the internet! How do I know what it's really like? Does anyone have any experiences with this school , on Calle Poinente in Antigua, or with its owner - Julio Gomez? either positive or negative? I don't want to commit myself and then hate it - I'd hate tpo change schools partway through - I'd like to feel assured before I go. THANKS!

I freak out at bugs, all bugs, insects, spiders, everything and I want to study Spanish in Antigua this summer, most of July- how worried should I be? People laugh at my reactions to bugs and I'm really worried about this fear. Advice please before I make plans. THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm taking a trip to Antigua and for Lake Atitlan/Panajachel Guatemala May 6-10 and I have several questions.

1. what would the weather be like?
2. any events, festivals, natural phenomenon or anything else during this time? 3. any advice on MUST to do things?

many thanks in advance.

what is the best way to get from Antigua to Flores? are there shuttle busses? if yes, how long does it take to travel from one destination to another, and how much would it cost?

is there is no direct commute, could you please suggest the best possible? thanks in advance.

How much should we expect to pay for airfare from Guatemela City to Tikal? What will the weather be like in late June? We hope to spend time in Antigua, Lake Atitilan (Santiago sounds interesting), & Tikal. Any other suggestions? We are a family of 4 and will have 10 days. How does the country compare to Costa Rica?

On a trip to Antigua years ago I visited an art gallery located a few blocks off the plaza. I have always been sorry I didn't purchase one of the artists paintings. The artist/owner was American or European. His name could have been Johnson or Johnston. Any information about this gallery or artist would be very much appreciated.

I am a seasoned traveler going to Guatemala (Antigua, Tikal) next month with two others. I am really looking forward to this experience. After reading much material about Guatemala, one could get the impression that it is extremely dangerous there. While I am not letting this prevent me from traveling to Guatemala, I would like to hear from travelers who have been there. Other then the usual necessary precautions, does any one have any advise? Thank you very much.

I'm going to Antigua and want to know about the shopping there. Can I buy contact lense solution, liquid soap (Olay), creams. I'm not interested in the arts and crafts. I want my American products. Is the main market in Antigua, or out of town. Are there fast food resturants around? Is it cheap? Thank you to whoever replies.
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Interested in wood carvings of people,animals,etc. Would like to know what's available,size and cost in dollars

Wondering the best way to get from Guatemala City Airport to Monterrico on a Sunday afternoon about 2:30? Thanks

I am taking a chance that someone can help me. While in Antigua recently I wandered in to a wood/art shop that I cannot get out of my mind. It was called Angelina and is located on Calle Oriente. While there a woman working told us that there was a web site and try as I may, I cannot find it. Does anyone know of this store and how I can possibly find it on line. I am interested in ordering a table that I saw there and having it shipped to the US. Thank you in advance & Happy New Year, Nicole

We are thinking of going to Antiqua over Christmas and would like to know if they go all out for the holidays? We were there this year during Holy Week and that was awesome!
We would sure like to here what people have to say about what it's like in Antiqua at Christmas. We live in Costa Rica so we don't need snow. Had enough of that when I lived in the US (Michigan). We would probably be there for two weeks. My wife and I are retired and love to travel with back pack.

Gene

We have been to Antigua before and know much about it, but here are the issues we have left to resolve before we travel later this month. We are in country Oct-Nov '07.

We plan to rent a home and need advice on the following:

What hotels allow non-guests a swimming permit? We want to stay close to one.

Is there a good aerial map that shows hotel names on it so we can get a house close to a pool?

Any inside tips on a good home available to a good clean careful family? We need 3 bedrooms, broadband internet and would LOVE a pool, but will walk to a close hotel that will offer us a swim pass.

Thanks!

Jim

I'm a woman, aged 23 from the Netherlands.
I want to go bagpacking (alone) in Guatemala in January 2008. I did read on the website of the ministry of Foreign Affairs some very disturbing things. The violence against women has been increased in Guatemala and that it's very dangerous for a woman to travel there all by herself. They dissuade women to travel there all by there selves.

If somebody has experience with travelling trough Guatemala, can you please give me some information about this subject.

thank you
greets from Djina

I am looking at taking two weeks of lessons and outings through the Activa program at Amerispan in Antigua Guatamela next May. Does anyone have any experience, positive or negative, about this school?

Thanks in advance,

I'm VERY confused about the rainfall in Antigua. My husband and I are (were?) planning to be there for two months...October and November. We expected afternoon rain (several hours in the afternoon, maybe every other day). But we've just checked out some weather sites, and they seem to agree that there are 35-50 INCHES of RAIN each month during the wet or green season. That seems a bit overwhelming! How would you go about your life with that much rain???
Appreciate hearing any replys. Thanks!

Hey guys,

I'm headed to Antigua on July 26th 2007. For 2-4 weeks I'll be taking medical spanish classes at Ixchel Spanish School. I'm debating whether I should stay with a family or rent a place. The whole idea of family homestay seems a bit awkward I guess. In any case, after I finish medical spanish I'll be working on a medical volunteer project in Atitlan, so i'll be in guatemala till around October. It would be nice to get to know a few folks to travel and stuff. Is anyone gonna be in Antigua around the same time?

Hi Folks..I'm taking a trip to Antigua Guatemala in mid August. I'm wondering if anyone has any input on what the weather will be like and what if any other things I should know about traveling there during this period. Events, natural phenomenon or anything else.

Many thanks in advance,

Giampiero

Does anyone out there know how long the drive from Antigua to Chichicastenango takes on a Sunday? Thanks in advance!!!

Hello!
I'm traveling to Guatemala for 10 days, I leave in a few weeks, and I'm wondering if I should get any shots before I go. Any suggestions?

any one know of a restaurant/cafe (might have a hotel too, i'm not sure), two stories, first has a courtyard and a sort of a pateleria (lots of good pie!) and i'm not really sure what else, but the second story has really high ceilings and the walls are painted with murals depicting guatemalan/mayan history mostly i think. the murals are mostly of people and alot of parts have fabric (glued on i suppose) as part of a figures clothing, hair, etc. its kind of out of the way but someone who lives in antigua or visits frequently might recognize my what i'm talking about. sorry i dont have pictures.
any help would be appreciated.

We'll only have about 4 hours in Antigua. I've done research but I'd like input on which sites are a must-see and how close they are to each other, if they are in walking distance of each other. Would appreciate other suggestions if I've left something out. Here's my list: Vera Cruz cross, Jade Factory, local mercado and artisans mercado, Las Capuchinas Convent, courtyard of Posada Don rodrigo, 5A Avenida, arch of Santa Catalna, pastel-colored houses, Merced Church, Cathedral of Antigua, Casa Santo Domingo, Main Square, San Francisco.

hey can someone let me know how i book a shuttle bus from guatemala airport to pick me up and drive me to antigua? Thanks!

We will be arriving by cruise ship for the day and have found 3 possible tour companies to pick us up at the port, give us a tour of Antigua, and return us to the port:
1. Sin Fronteras 2. Rainbow Travel Center 3. Turansa Travel
Would really like some input on any or all of these companies... are they reputable, are the dependable.

Thanks for any help... Sandy

would love suggestions regarding a must for antigua...nightlife...resturants...meeting fellow travelers...best hotel deals...anything would be great!!