Welcome to Guatemala.\n\nAntigua Guatemala is a city renowned for its well-preserved Spanish Baroque-influenced architecture as well as a number of ruins of colonial churches. It served as the capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.\n\n**Culture & Traditions:**\nThe city is famous for its vibrant religious celebrations, especially during Holy Week (Semana Santa), featuring elaborate processions and decorative sawdust carpets (alfombras).\n\n**Places to Visit:**\n– **Santa Catalina Arch:** The city’s most iconic landmark.\n– **Central Park:** The heart of the city, perfect for people-watching and enjoying the colonial atmosphere.\n– **Church and Convent of Capuchinas:** One of the finest examples of an 18th-century convent in the city.\n– **Cerro de la Cruz:** Offers a breathtaking panoramic view of Antigua and the Agua Volcano.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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