The first stop on our Central American jaunt was the colonial city of Antiqua in Guatemala. This city was once the capital of Guatemala but being surrounded by three volcanoes, the government stripped it of this status in 1776 and awarded it to the now capital, Guatemala City.
The resulting city, in my eyes is a stunning colonial masterpieces steeped in history comprising old-decaying buildings, religious ceremonies conducted in collapsed building to this very day, some missing roof tops. The stunning colours of the traditional dress, the markets and the diverse cuisine. This stunning city was our home for 48 hours and below I’ve included some of my favourites from this city ranging from where to stay, what to do and most importantly where to eat. As long as you stay in the colonial centre of Antigua, you can access all of these points easily by foot within minutes.
WHERE TO STAY
EL MESÓN DE MARIA
Our abode in Antigua was at El Mesón de Maria, a beautiful colonial styled hotel, located a five minute walk from almost all the points of interest in the city. The hotel is located on a long cobbled stone street, boasting some of the cities best locations as well as having a traditional Guatemalan and international restaurant opposite, where food can be transferred to the hotel.
We opted for a Deluxe Room, which formed the perfect base to explore Antigua from. The room itself was on the top floor, decorated with traditional dark woods, a medley of vibrant colours in the form of textiles and had the cutest tiled bathroom.
The room also had a view of the neighbouring Volcan de Agua and Pacaya as well as having a roof top level, which was perfect to experience the sun rising and setting each day.
El Meson de Maria, served up a fab international breakfast to include, juices, teas, coffee, bread, conserves, fruits, yoghurts, cereals with eggs and pancakes being alternated daily.
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