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Top 7 Nature & Parks in Antigua, Sacatepequez Department
Antigua Guatamala is known as the best-preserved Spanish colonial city in Central America. Stroll the cobblestone streets, lounge with the locals in Central Park on sunny afternoons or hike up one of the volcanoes overlooking the city for amazing views.
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1. Acatenango Volcano
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5.0 based on 1,168 reviews
Reviewed By yesenial557
Tropicana tour agency have one of the best view of the fuego volcano,I took an incredible couple package which I could enjoyed with my partner
2. Caoba Farms
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5.0 based on 303 reviews
All organic farm that also offers tours, volunteering, a farm-to-table restaurant, a store, Farmers Markets on Saturdays (live music, vendors, free activities..), Thursday- and Friday night activities and much more! Check out our homepage for more details and follow us on Facebook (caoba farms) and Instagram (caobafarms) to keep posted!
Reviewed By LeilaniRuth - Los Angeles, United States
After living in Antigua for over 3+ years, this is a staple for special occasions, when friends visit, or just needing some solo time. There's a bustling energy about the ground on Saturday's when Caoba throws their famous farmers market, although they're open Wednesday - Sunday and hosts various events throughout. Make sure to bring a camera and enjoy a walk around the property. From the beautifully presented snacks to the farm, it's a photographers dream full of color, life, and the beauty of nature all around. Your visit can be a short stop into the artisanal tienda, although you'd be selling yourself short. If you have time, settle into the restaurant for a full meal, straight from the farm, or just a liquado. There's plenty to do for the entire family if time allows - farm tour, workshops, mariposa garden, succulent plant garden, play area for the kids, live music, and much more. They conveniently offer shuttle service from Parque Central, but it's also a very enjoyable 15min walk from town. Uber is also available if a private ride is more your style.
3. Casa Santo Domingo
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Dominican friars arrived in the old city of "Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala" around 1538 and built one of the most important convents of the Spanish New World. However, the terrible "Terremotos de Santa Marta" of 1773 destroyed a great part of the "Convento de Santo Domingo". Its ruins house now the fantastic "Casa Santo Domingo", a complex of hotel, restaurants, museums, spa, gardens and church. "Casa Santo Domingo" is today one of the most popular wedding venues of Guatemala and the Americas, due to its beauty, tradition and history. You can be a guest of "Casa Santo Domingo" or simply a visitor, strolling along its gardens or restaurants. If time is not a constraint, visit also the museums (with entry fees). Unmissable at any visit to Antigua and its historic center! Enjoy!
4. Pacaya Volcano
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4.5 based on 2,588 reviews
Reviewed By 177patd - Kent, United Kingdom
I visited Pacaya using a local firm from Antigua. They charged 75 quetzals (£9) to transport me my minibus to & from my hotel. They also included a guide to escort our group (about 10) to the lava sites towards the top of the volcano & back down. I had to pay a further 50 quetzals (£6) entrance fee to the Volcano site. I also hired a wooded walking stick (5 quetzals), which was a very useful aid to get grip/leverage up the sometimes slippery/loose volcanic rock surface. I would say that walking to the main viewing area of Pacaya (not the top or where the lava stream can be viewed) is 'medium' degree in difficulty. You can hire a horse & proceed bu horseback to the viewing area. Didn't to that so not sure how much that cost. However, to get to the lava stream is fairly tough going mainly because the rock surface is very loose in places & you have to scramble on all fours in places. Having said that, some very young children managed it. There is nothing in the way of 'health & safety near the lava streams & you are able to get as close as you dare. I tasted some roasted marshmallows that one of the guides had heated up over the main lava stream visible.
5. Volcan de Agua
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4.5 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The majestic "Volcán de Agua" dominates the beautiful landscape around Antigua! Standing at 3,670 mts, it is the perfect backdrop for pictures at the famous "Arco de Santa Catalina", another major landmark of Antigua. The volcano has had no historical eruptions but, back in 1541, a devastating mudflow coming from it destroyed everything on its way. A lake has been formed at its crater and coffee is planted on its lower slopes. Hiking is possible, but at your own risk, as it is quite tiring and there are reviews relating sad happenings while climbing, envolving assaults and robbery. Great pictures - from afar - will mean fond memories to take home! Enjoy!
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7. Finca El Pilar
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4.0 based on 23 reviews
Located in the heart of the Central Volcanic Chain (CVC) just a few minutes away from the beautiful colonial city of Antigua Guatemala and home of the famous El Cucurucho Hill. This site protects important pine - oak and cloud forest patches. It reaches a maximum altitude of 8695 ft. above sea level and is the perfect place to go birding (+ 150 spp) hiking and mountain biking. Visitors can take a refreshing dip into three swiming pools fed with pure mountain water.
Reviewed By SoloSunjo - Las Vegas, United States
Just a short walk from Antigua is the start of a great hike on private property. For anyone wanting to be completely safe this is it. You pay a small fee, 50Q=$6.00USD. There’s an unbelievable elaborately built wooden stair system you can use or follow the loggers route up to the finca “farm.” It’s 10 miles Round Trip from the start, 3,000’ of gain. Starts at 5,000’-8,000’ and the views are amazing! Volcan Agua, Volcan Fuego, Volcan Acatenango plus Antigua and from the summit facing the other side, Guatemala City. Three large pools are fed by natural mountain water. It’s $2.00 USD to swim. Worth every penny! On your way here take a nice stroll passing coffee fields, a small village and Macadamia forests. Two small shops sell water, juice snacks and beer. The villagers are wonderfully friendly. I’ve done this hike three times now in two Weeks preparing for Acatenango. The finca above allows camping you won’t believe the views! And there’s several small houses they rent. Take a head net, mosquitoes aren’t the issue some crazy gnat colony thrives and I ate a few. They love the water in your eyes! You will only be bothered by them halfway up the road to the farm and back.
