Antigua Guatemala: a living museum!
As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of International Museum Day on May 18th, we also celebrate Antigua Guatemala as a living museum!
Antigua reopens its Lenten celebrations with fervor!!
Well known to have to largest celebration in the world, velaciones (holy vigils) and processions were hampered in mid-Lent 2020 when the world closed for the pandemic and Guatemala was no exception.
Obras Sociales Santo Hermano Pedro
The Obras Sociales del Santo Hermano Pedro, founded by Fray Guillermo Bonilla in 1979, is a household name in Antigua. Fray Guillermo was inspired to follow Pedro de San Jose de Betancourt’s works (1643-1667) when he was attending the Seminary.
Antigua Guatemala hits the charts as the best city for 2021!
Antigua enjoyed an award-winning year in 2021! Among some of the most outstanding awards, the city was listed in the prestigious Travel & Leisure World’s Best Awards as the #1 City in Central & South America through their survey
New World Class Museum in Antigua Guatemala!
Celebrating the Bicentennial of the Independence of Guatemala from Spain this September was enhanced by the inauguration of our new Museum: Museo Nacional de Arte de Guatemala (MUNAG) in the Royal Palace in Antigua.
Antigua Guatemala reopens with Protocols as a Safe Destination
While tourism throughout the world has been hit hard with closures worldwide since March, Antigua has been busy preparing to reopen.
Antigua Guatemala’s magnificent character
Antigua Guatemala’s monuments with fabulous ruined and restored churches, convents, monasteries, and government palaces are a large part of this remarkable city’s charm.
Antigua Guatemala remains resilient
Antigua Guatemala suffered a lockdown on March 16th due to the COVID-19 virus and remains partially closed today.
It’s that spectacular time of year again in Antigua Guatemala!
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on February 26th and, with it, the largest celebration in the world for Lent and Holy Week in Antigua Guatemala!
The wonder of nativity scenes in Guatemala
Nativity scenes appear in all Catholic churches and many homes throughout Guatemala this time of year. First created by St. Francis of Assisi in 1223, the first Spanish residents brought the tradition from Spain in 1524.