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Antigua Guatemala with a day in San Juan del Obispo

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Route and nights

  1. Antigua Guatemala6 nights

Trip format: Single base + day trip · One city hotel for every night

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

Trip stats

Trip days
7
Nights
6
Home Bases
1
Scheduled entries
39

Days by place

Antigua Guatemala
6
San Juan del Obispo
1

Hotels and other stays

Hotel Camino Real Antigua · Antigua Guatemala
6 nights

Schedule by type

Activity
18
Meal
17
Lodging
2
Ground transport
2

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Antigua Guatemala
  1. to · Lodging Check in or drop bags Hotel Camino Real Antigua, Antigua Guatemala

    Keep the first walk optional on a late arrival.

  2. to · Activity Walk to Parque Central and see the cathedral exterior Parque Central, Antigua Guatemala
  3. to · Activity See the Santa Catalina Arch from public sidewalks Arco de Santa Catalina, Antigua Guatemala
  4. to · Meal Dinner near Parque Central Antigua Guatemala
Hotel Camino Real AntiguaAntigua Guatemala
Day 2 Antigua Guatemala
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Parque Central Parque Central, Antigua Guatemala
  2. to · Activity Walk the civic facades around Parque Central Parque Central, Antigua Guatemala
  3. to · Activity Visit a publicly accessible courtyard or La Merced exterior Iglesia de La Merced, Antigua Guatemala

    Check church services and access before entering.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near La Merced Antigua Guatemala
  5. to · Activity Explore the public blocks around Santa Catalina Arch Arco de Santa Catalina, Antigua Guatemala
  6. to · Activity Walk to Tanque La Unión or stop for coffee Tanque La Unión, Antigua Guatemala
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Antigua Guatemala
Hotel Camino Real AntiguaAntigua Guatemala
Day 3 Antigua Guatemala
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Antigua Guatemala
  2. to · Activity Try a confirmed coffee tasting or café flight Antigua Guatemala

    Choose an actual tasting time. A café near the center is simpler than a plantation visit when time is tight.

  3. to · Meal Browse the municipal market and choose lunch Mercado Municipal de Antigua Guatemala

    Check stall hours and allow for a slower market walk.

  4. to · Activity Walk toward Parque Central and the commercial streets Parque Central, Antigua Guatemala
  5. to · Activity Visit a local coffee shop or return for a break Antigua Guatemala
  6. to · Meal Dinner near Parque Central Antigua Guatemala
Hotel Camino Real AntiguaAntigua Guatemala
Day 4 San Juan del Obispo
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Antigua Guatemala
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to San Juan del Obispo San Juan del Obispo, Guatemala

    Arrange road transport and confirm the return.

  3. to · Activity Visit a confirmed chocolate or fruit workshop San Juan del Obispo, Guatemala

    Reserve a specific public workshop and confirm language, ingredients, and duration.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the village or back toward Antigua San Juan del Obispo, Guatemala

    Confirm food availability before relying on lunch in the village.

  5. to · Activity Walk the public plaza and see the church exterior San Juan del Obispo, Guatemala
  6. to · Ground transport Return to Antigua Antigua Guatemala
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Antigua Guatemala
Hotel Camino Real AntiguaAntigua Guatemala
Day 5 Antigua Guatemala
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Antigua Guatemala
  2. to · Activity Visit the ruins of the Capuchinas complex if open Convento de las Capuchinas, Antigua Guatemala

    Check admission, opening days, and current access.

  3. to · Meal Lunch near Parque Central Parque Central, Antigua Guatemala
  4. to · Activity Explore a second historic site or its public exterior Catedral de San José, Antigua Guatemala

    Check the cathedral ruins or Santa Clara for separate access and hours.

  5. to · Activity Walk the public blocks around Tanque La Unión Tanque La Unión, Antigua Guatemala
  6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Antigua Guatemala
Hotel Camino Real AntiguaAntigua Guatemala
Day 6 Antigua Guatemala
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Parque Central Parque Central, Antigua Guatemala
  2. to · Activity Visit Cerro de la Cruz when conditions suit Cerro de la Cruz, Antigua Guatemala

    Use an established access route or arrange road transport. Check current conditions and choose a flat public route if the climb is unsuitable.

  3. to · Activity Walk the La Merced area after returning Iglesia de La Merced, Antigua Guatemala
  4. to · Meal Lunch near La Merced Antigua Guatemala
  5. to · Activity Choose a short city walk or an indoor gallery in rain Antigua Guatemala

    Check the specific gallery's hours.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Antigua Guatemala
Hotel Camino Real AntiguaAntigua Guatemala
Day 7 Antigua Guatemala
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Hotel Camino Real Antigua, Antigua Guatemala
  2. to · Activity Take one last short Parque Central walk Parque Central, Antigua Guatemala

    Skip this if your departure is early.

  3. to · Lodging Check out and collect bags Hotel Camino Real Antigua, Antigua Guatemala

    Confirm checkout and leave time for your onward travel.

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  1. Day 1

    Antigua Guatemala

    America/Guatemala Open map for Antigua Guatemala
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop bags Hotel Camino Real Antigua, Antigua Guatemala

      Keep the first walk optional on a late arrival.

    2. to · Activity Walk to Parque Central and see the cathedral exterior Parque Central, Antigua Guatemala
    3. to · Activity See the Santa Catalina Arch from public sidewalks Arco de Santa Catalina, Antigua Guatemala
    4. to · Meal Dinner near Parque Central Antigua Guatemala
    Hotel Camino Real AntiguaAntigua Guatemala
  2. Day 2

    Antigua Guatemala

    America/Guatemala Open map for Antigua Guatemala
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Parque Central Parque Central, Antigua Guatemala
    2. to · Activity Walk the civic facades around Parque Central Parque Central, Antigua Guatemala
    3. to · Activity Visit a publicly accessible courtyard or La Merced exterior Iglesia de La Merced, Antigua Guatemala

      Check church services and access before entering.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near La Merced Antigua Guatemala
    5. to · Activity Explore the public blocks around Santa Catalina Arch Arco de Santa Catalina, Antigua Guatemala
    6. to · Activity Walk to Tanque La Unión or stop for coffee Tanque La Unión, Antigua Guatemala
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Antigua Guatemala
    Hotel Camino Real AntiguaAntigua Guatemala
  3. Day 3

    Antigua Guatemala

    America/Guatemala Open map for Antigua Guatemala
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Antigua Guatemala
    2. to · Activity Try a confirmed coffee tasting or café flight Antigua Guatemala

      Choose an actual tasting time. A café near the center is simpler than a plantation visit when time is tight.

    3. to · Meal Browse the municipal market and choose lunch Mercado Municipal de Antigua Guatemala

      Check stall hours and allow for a slower market walk.

    4. to · Activity Walk toward Parque Central and the commercial streets Parque Central, Antigua Guatemala
    5. to · Activity Visit a local coffee shop or return for a break Antigua Guatemala
    6. to · Meal Dinner near Parque Central Antigua Guatemala
    Hotel Camino Real AntiguaAntigua Guatemala
  4. Day 4

    San Juan del Obispo

    America/Guatemala Open map for San Juan del Obispo
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Antigua Guatemala
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to San Juan del Obispo San Juan del Obispo, Guatemala

      Arrange road transport and confirm the return.

    3. to · Activity Visit a confirmed chocolate or fruit workshop San Juan del Obispo, Guatemala

      Reserve a specific public workshop and confirm language, ingredients, and duration.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the village or back toward Antigua San Juan del Obispo, Guatemala

      Confirm food availability before relying on lunch in the village.

    5. to · Activity Walk the public plaza and see the church exterior San Juan del Obispo, Guatemala
    6. to · Ground transport Return to Antigua Antigua Guatemala
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Antigua Guatemala
    Hotel Camino Real AntiguaAntigua Guatemala
  5. Day 5

    Antigua Guatemala

    America/Guatemala Open map for Antigua Guatemala
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Antigua Guatemala
    2. to · Activity Visit the ruins of the Capuchinas complex if open Convento de las Capuchinas, Antigua Guatemala

      Check admission, opening days, and current access.

    3. to · Meal Lunch near Parque Central Parque Central, Antigua Guatemala
    4. to · Activity Explore a second historic site or its public exterior Catedral de San José, Antigua Guatemala

      Check the cathedral ruins or Santa Clara for separate access and hours.

    5. to · Activity Walk the public blocks around Tanque La Unión Tanque La Unión, Antigua Guatemala
    6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Antigua Guatemala
    Hotel Camino Real AntiguaAntigua Guatemala
  6. Day 6

    Antigua Guatemala

    America/Guatemala Open map for Antigua Guatemala
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Parque Central Parque Central, Antigua Guatemala
    2. to · Activity Visit Cerro de la Cruz when conditions suit Cerro de la Cruz, Antigua Guatemala

      Use an established access route or arrange road transport. Check current conditions and choose a flat public route if the climb is unsuitable.

    3. to · Activity Walk the La Merced area after returning Iglesia de La Merced, Antigua Guatemala
    4. to · Meal Lunch near La Merced Antigua Guatemala
    5. to · Activity Choose a short city walk or an indoor gallery in rain Antigua Guatemala

      Check the specific gallery's hours.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Antigua Guatemala
    Hotel Camino Real AntiguaAntigua Guatemala
  7. Day 7

    Antigua Guatemala

    America/Guatemala Open map for Antigua Guatemala
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Hotel Camino Real Antigua, Antigua Guatemala
    2. to · Activity Take one last short Parque Central walk Parque Central, Antigua Guatemala

      Skip this if your departure is early.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect bags Hotel Camino Real Antigua, Antigua Guatemala

      Confirm checkout and leave time for your onward travel.