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1. Jades S.A.
These folks are pioneers of Guatemala's jade industry, and their main factory (listed here) is a museum...
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2. Iglesia La Merced
This church's central plaza is one of the most important launching points for processions during Holy...
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3. Casa del Tejido Antiguo
This museum will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about textiles. It has a sizeable collection...
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4. Catedral San José
Vowing to learn from the destruction of the cathedral during the earthquakes of 1583, the city (then...
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5. Antigua
- A colonial city, from the 1500's, where you can go sightseeing by yourself or hire a tour guide (fees...
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6. Casa K'ojom
This small museum dedicated to Maya music ( K'ojom is the word for "music" in three Mayan languages) is...
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7. Museo del Libro Antiguo
The site of the first printing press in Guatemala (1660), this museum lies within the Palacio del Noble...
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8. Old Town Outfitters
- Explore the highlands by mountain bike
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9. Nim Po't
This large indoor market works as a sort of consignment warehouse for local craft and textile cooperatives...
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10. Mercado de Artesanías y Compañía de Jesús
This clean and modern facility was built to give a semi-permanent home to the many street vendors who...
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Antigua. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
