My sister and I came to Antigua to climb a couple of nearby volcanoes, Acatenango and Fuego. The weather didn’t cooperate for our excursion (unseasonably cold and windy), but we made the best of our time together in the city beforehand and afterward and atop Acatenango, waiting for the conditions to change.
The town of Antigua is small and more touristy than I had anticipated. Hotels, restaurants, and cafes catering to the tourists who visit are everywhere, and so are we, visiting tourists. Nevertheless, the colonial, historic architecture and friendly locals made it a fun destination that was easily accessible from Guatemala City with only a 1.5-hour taxi ride. When I return to Guatemala, I’ll be excited to visit Lake Atitla,n which I am told is beautiful.
