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Important Facts:
- Population: 248,019
- Longitude: 90°44’02”
- Altitude: 1530 mts.
- Currency: 1US$= 7.65
Quetzales
- Time: GMT/UTC minus 6 hours
- Country Area Code: 502
- Climate: 16-25 C
- Rainy Season: May- October
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Surrounded by impressive volcanoes (Agua, Acatenango and Fuego), Antigua is one of
the most beautiful colonial cities in the world.
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979, the Spanish colonial architecture is
impressive and present in all of it's enchanting churches, monasteries and private
homes. The cobblestone streets are lined with cafes, restaurants and shops adding to
the charming and colorful nature of this magnificent city.
Antigua is famous for its ruins, churches and traditional crafts like ceramics, silver and
jade jewelery, wooden sculptures, woven textiles and more.
If you visit Antigua during Semana Santa (Easter week) you will witness the most
impressive processions in the world as well as the elaborate Alfombras (carpets) made
of colored sawdust, pine needles and flowers.
Another attraction are the many Spanish language schools, some of the best and
most affordable in Latin America.
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