La Antigua Gvatemala Markaziy Amerikaning mustamlakachi Ispaniya poytaxti edi. Bu Jahon merosi ro'yxatidir va ehtimol bu eng mashhur sayyohlik joyidir Gvatemala.
Tushuning
Tarix
Hozir odatda Antigua (yoki La Antigua) deb ataladigan bu shahar 16-18 asrlarda Amerikadagi Ispaniya imperiyasining yirik mustamlaka poytaxtlaridan biri bo'lgan. Ism ostida Santiago de los Caballeros de Gvatemala, bu asl "Gvatemala Siti" edi. 1773 yilda sodir bo'lgan halokatli zilzila shaharning katta qismini vayron qildi yoki buzdi va Ispaniya toji poytaxtni yangi shaharga ko'chirishni buyurdi, bu zamonaviy bo'lib qoldi Gvatemala shahri. 1776 yilda ushbu eski shaharni tark etishga buyruq berildi. Hamma ham ketmadi, lekin u gavjum poytaxtdan o'zining sobiq shon-shuhratining xarobalari bilan to'ldirilgan viloyat shaharchasiga aylandi. U "Antigua Gvatemala", ya'ni "Eski Gvatemala" nomi bilan mashhur bo'ldi.
20-asrda bu erda saqlanib qolgan mustamlakachilik ispan me'morchiligiga, tashrif buyuruvchilarni kutib olish uchun rivojlanishga bo'lgan minnatdorchilik kuchayib bordi va shahar deb e'lon qilindi YuNESKOning Jahon merosi ro'yxati 1979 yilda.
Semana Santa
Semana Santa ("Muqaddas hafta") - Pasxa bayrami haftasining ispancha nomi, Palm Sundaydan Pasxa Yakshanbagacha davom etadi. Semana Santa butun ispan tilida so'zlashadigan dunyoda nishonlanadi, u erda diniy guruhlar ko'cha bo'ylab umr bo'yi, og'ir va muqaddas haykallarni olib yurishadi. Antigua Gvatemala, birgalikda Sevilya (Ispaniya) - bu Pasxa yurishlarini nishonlash uchun dunyodagi eng taniqli va an'anaviy joylardan biri. Antigua shahridagi Semana Santa yurishlarining dastlabki yozuvlari 1543 yilga to'g'ri keladi.
Hozirgi kunda Antigua diniy ramzlarni ko'rsatadigan va shakllantiradigan, meva va sabzavotlar bilan bezatilgan rangli talaşlardan yasalgan gilamchalari bilan mashhur. Ushbu gilamchalar cherkovlarda va ko'chalarda namoyish etiladi - ikkinchisi kortejlar ustidan yurish uchun asos bo'lib xizmat qiladi. Biroq ko'cha gilamchalari jozibadorligi jihatidan juda qisqa va ularni shakllantirish uchun bir necha soat vaqt kerak bo'lsa-da, ularni tozalash guruhi birinchi marta bosib o'tgandan keyin to'g'ridan-to'g'ri yo'q qilishadi.
Semana Santa paytida Antigua Gvatemaladagi turistik nuqta hisoblanadi va shaharning yarmi Pasxa bayramida u yoki bu tarzda qatnashganga o'xshaydi. Agar shu vaqt ichida Antiguaga tashrif buyurmoqchi bo'lsangiz, oldindan bron qiling va yilning qolgan qismiga nisbatan yuqori narxlarni to'lashni kuting.
Yo'nalish
Shahar ko'chalari asosan to'rtburchaklar panjara bilan kompasga, hizalanishga to'g'ri keladi Parque Central kelib chiqish nuqtasi sifatida. Shimoliy-janubiy yo'llar avenidalar yoki sharqdan g'arbga qadar 1 dan 8 gacha raqamlangan xiyobonlar. Avenidalar yana bo'linadi sur (janubiy) va norte (shimoliy). Sharq-g'arbiy yo'llar qo'ng'iroqlar yoki shimoldan janubgacha 1dan 9gacha raqamlangan ko'chalar. Qo'ng'iroqlar yana bo'linadi oriente (sharqda) va poniente (g'arbiy). Ning shimoli-sharqiy burchagidagi ko'cha kesishmasi General kapitanlarning saroyi, ya'ni Parque Centralning janubi-sharqiy burchagida, bu bo'linishning kelib chiqishi. Avenidalar sur 5ª Calle janubida va norte uning shimolida. Qo'ng'iroqlar oriente Avenidaning 4ª sharqida va poniente uning g'arbida.
Ba'zi yo'llarda avenida / calle raqamlash sxemasiga mos kelmaydigan nomlar mavjud, markazdan uzoqda joylashgan ba'zi yo'llar esa tarmoqqa amal qilmaydi. Ko'pgina burchaklarda siz turgan ko'chaning yoki yaqinda paydo bo'lgan ko'chaning nomini ko'rsatuvchi belgilar mavjud emas. Barchasiga tosh toshlar yotqizilgan, piyodalar yo'llari odatda unchalik yaxshi emas.
Manzillar kelib chiqish nuqtasidan ketma-ket tashqariga qarab raqamlanadi. Ko‘chaning bir tomonida juft raqamlar, ikkinchisida toq raqamlar joylashgan. Ko'cha manzillari avval ko'cha yoki xiyobon raqami bilan yoziladi, so'ngra ustidagi "a" harfi yoziladi (chunki 1ª "primera" ni anglatadi, 2ª "segunda" uchun qisqartirilgan, "terera" uchun 3ª va boshqalar); keyin "Av." (uchun avenida) yoki "Kle". (uchun chaqirish), keyin "Ote". (oriente, sharqda), "Pte." (poniente, g'arbiy), "Sur" (janubiy) yoki "Nte". (norte, shimoliy); keyin ko'cha manzili raqami. Masalan; misol uchun:
- "5ª Av. Nte. # 5" - bu 5-chi avenyu shimolidagi # 5-manzil. Kichik raqamlar shimoldan janubga bo'linuvchining biroz shimoliy qismida, 5ª Calle ekanligini ko'rsatadi.
- "3ª Cle. Ote. # 28" - bu 3-ko'chadagi Sharqdagi # 28-manzil. Nisbatan ko'p sonli ko'rsatkich shuni ko'rsatadiki, sharqiy-g'arbiy ajratuvchi, 4ª Avenida sharqqa to'g'ri keladi.
Parque Centralning shimoliy va janubiy tomonlari 4ª va 5ª Calles, g'arbiy va sharqiy tomonlari mos ravishda 5ª va 4ª Avenidas ekanligini yodda tutish foydali. Parque Central - ko'cha manzillarida sharq, g'arbiy, shimol va janubga yo'nalish. "5ª Av. Nte. # 5" - Parque Central shimolida. "5ª av. Sur # 5" - markaziy markazdan janubda. Aslida, agar siz Parque Central shimolidan qaysi tomonga borishini tushunsangiz, shaharda har qanday narsani topishingiz mumkin.
1 Inguat turistik idorasi, 5ª Calle Oriente # 11 (Parque Central-ning sharqiy qismida 2ª va 3ª Avenidas oralig'ida bir yarim blok), ☏ 502 7832-0787, ✉[email protected]. M-F, 08: 00-17: 00, Sa-Su 09: 00-17: 00 (2018 yil may oyida ko'tarilgan).
Chiqinglar
Samolyotda
Antiguaga to'g'ridan-to'g'ri tijorat aviakompaniyasi mavjud emas. Eng yaqin aeroport La Aurora xalqaro aeroporti (GUA IATA) Gvatemala shahrida, Antiguadan 45 minutdan bir soatgacha bo'lgan avtomobilda.
Aeroportdan Antiguaga taksi GTQ350 atrofida bo'lib, uni 2 yoki 3 chavandozlar o'rtasida bo'linib, uni shaxsiy marshrutlar bilan taqqoslash mumkin. Antiguadan ketishingiz uchun yaqin atrofda ko'plab sayyohlik agentliklari mavjud Parque Central undan aeroportga qaytadigan chiptalarni sotib olish. Oddiy narx Q55-80 dan (quetzales).
To'g'ridan-to'g'ri aeroportdan Antiguaga muntazam avtoulovlar mavjud bo'lib, ularning narxi GTQ80 atrofida bo'lib, kun bo'yi soat 20:00 gacha doimiy ravishda jo'nab ketadi. Oldindan buyurtma qilishning hojati yo'q, lekin bir vaqtning o'zida kelgan reyslar soniga qarab talab katta bo'lishi mumkin, shuning uchun mahalliy sayyohlik agentligidan chiptani oldindan sotib olish eng yaxshisidir. Aeroportga qaytish uchun Antiguadagi deyarli barcha sayyohlik agentliklari Q40-80 gacha bo'lgan narxlarda La Avroraga sayyohlik transportlarini taklif qilishadi. Eng erta avtobuslar va marshrutlar soat 04:00 da jo'nab ketishadi, o'z vaqtida aeroportga soat 07: 00da parvoz qilish uchun etib kelishadi. Aeroportdagi yo'nalishlar juda uzun, shuning uchun parvozingizdan kamida 1 soat oldin yoki undan ko'proq vaqt oldin yetib boring.
Shuningdek, siz aeroportda sizni kutib olish uchun charter turist mikroavtobusini oldindan buyurtma qilishingiz mumkin, bu birinchi marta tashrif buyuruvchilar uchun eng xavfsiz va eng qulay variant bo'lishi mumkin. Bu taxminan Q250-350 turadi va haydovchi sizni aeroportda sizning ismingiz bilan belgida kutib oladi.
Avtobusda
The 1 Markaziy avtovokzal (La Terminal) shaharning g'arbiy qismida, 4a Kall Pte va Alameda Santa Lucia chorrahasining shimoli-g'arbiy qismida, "El Mercado" (Markaziy bozor, quyida "sotib olish" bo'limiga qarang) orqasida joylashgan. Avtobuslar bu erdan Chimaltenango, Esquintla, Xesus Santa Mariya, San-Migel Dyuenas, Syudad Vieja, San-Antonio Aguas Kaliente va boshqa joylarga borishadi. Agar Quetzaltenango, Huehuetenango yoki Panajachelga tovuq avtobusi bilan boradigan bo'lsangiz, Chimalenango avtobusidan Chimaltenangodan janubdagi Interamerica Hwy (CA-1) ga boring va g'arbiy yo'nalishda avtobusga o'ting. Shimoliy Chimalenangoga qarab avtobuslar, shuningdek, Antiguaning shimoliy "shahar atrofi" Jokotenango orqali o'tadi. 2 Gvatemala shahri, San-Migel Dyuenas va Syudad Vieja tomon avtobuslar hunarmandlar hunarmandchiligi bozorining janubidagi keyingi ko'chadan chiqib keting. Gvatemala shahridan avtobuslar jo'nab ketadi Trebol terminali va Gvatemala shahridagi Cazalda Ruzvelt bo'ylab Tikal Futura savdo markazidagi piyodalar ko'prigi ostida to'xtang.
Panajachel, San Marcos, San Cristobal de las Casas, Monterrico, Quetzaltenango, San Pedro La Laguna, Chichicastenango (bozor kunlari) ga transport xizmatlarini taklif qiladigan yoki tashkil qiladigan ko'plab sayyohlik agentliklari mavjud; Lanquín y Semuc Champey aeroporti; va Kopan de Ruinas. Flores / Tikal, Puerto Barrios, Tapachula, San-Salvador va Markaziy Amerikaning boshqa shaharlari kabi boshqa yo'nalishlar birinchi darajali pullman avtobus kompaniyasi orqali amalga oshiriladi. Antiguadan ular yo'lovchilarni Gvatemala shahridagi tortib olinadigan avtobus stantsiyasiga (marshrutga) marshrut yoki mini-avtobus orqali etkazib berishadi. Shuttlelar tovuq avtobuslaridan qimmatroq, ammo tovuq avtobuslariga qaraganda tezroq, qulay va xavfsizroq. Shuttle imkoniyatlari transportning bir yo'nalishi sifatida taqdim etiladi yoki ular mustaqil kunlik sayohat yoki o'sha kuni qaytish bilan ekskursiya safari doirasida bo'lishi mumkin. Tikalga bir kunlik sayohatlar mavjud bo'lib, ularga aeroportga erta samolyot va Floresga uchish va shu kuni / kechqurun qaytish taklif etiladi. Ba'zi mahalliy sayohat agentliklari:
- Adrenalina turlari, 2a Calle Poniente, Casa No, 3, Antigua Gvatemala 03001, ☏ 502 5308-5532. Gvatemaladagi mashhur sayyohlik punktlari o'rtasida marshrutlarni boshqaradi va Meksikadagi San-Kristobal-de-las-Kasasga sayohat qilishni tashkil qiladi; Leon, Nikaragua; Tunko, Salvador; va Antigua shahridan Gonduras La Seiba.
- Xedman afsus, 5ª Ave N (Calle del Arco) 19, Antigua 03-001 (La Posada de Don Rodrigoning yonida, 2a Calle va 3a Calle Poniente o'rtasida.), ☏ 502 7832-6162. Antigua-dan Gvatemala-Siti terminaliga 3AM transport vositasini boshqaradi, u erda yo'lovchilar Gondurasga borishadi. Gondurasdan etib kelish taxminan soat 21:30
- LiteGua, 4ª Calle Oriente № 48, ☏ 502 7832-9850. 3 yoki 4x kundalik mini-avtobus yoki o'zlarining Gvatemala shahri avtovokzaliga / undan avtoulovlarga ulanishni taklif qiladi. Gvatemala shahridan ular borishadi Karib dengizi sohillari va Sharqiy Gvatemala.
- Maya Kingdom Travel, 6ª Ave Sur № 4, ☏ 502 7832-0398. Uchun vakolatli agent TicaBus va Del Norte (FDN), Mayya De Oro.
- Maya Travel, 5ª Calle Poniente № 2, ☏ 502 7832-2157.
- [o'lik havola]Rainbow sayohat markazi, 7ª. Avenida Sur № 80, ☏ 502 7931-7878, Bepul: 1 866 978-6688 (AQSH). M-F 09: 00-13: 00 va 14: 00-18: 00, soat 10: 00-13: 00 va 14: 00-17: 00. Oldinga xalqaro reyslarni bron qilish va mahalliy mehmonxonalarni tadqiq qilish uchun foydalanish mumkin. Shuningdek, ular boshqa hududlarga kunlik sayohatlar taklif qilishadi.
Shuningdek, Panajachel, Copan de Ruinas, San-Cristobal de las Casas, Flores va boshqa sayyohlik markazlarida Antiguaga marshrutlarni bron qilayotgan boshqa sayyohlik agentlari mavjud.
Atrofga boring
Oyoqda
Antigua hukumati va katolik cherkovlari binolari bilan o'ralgan asosiy maydonchaning odatdagi Ispaniya mustamlakachilik dizayniga binoan juda ixcham va yurish oson. Mehmonlarni qiziqtiradigan saytlarning aksariyati bir kilometrga etmasdan 8x8 blokli maydonda joylashgan bo'lib, siz 15 daqiqada bosib o'tishingiz mumkin. Ehtiyot bo'ling: piyodalar yo'llari tor va har doim ham yaxshi ta'mirlanmaydi, siz ko'chada vızıltıyla ko'chada yurishingiz kerak bo'lishi mumkin va kechalari atrofingizdan ehtiyot bo'lishingiz va xabardor bo'lishingiz kerak. Standart turistik xaritalar o'zlarining chizmalarida chiziqli va shuning uchun ular faqat shahar markaziga yaqin joyda aniqlanadi. Shahar markazidan uzoqroq joylarni qidirsangiz, topografiya va egri ko'chalar aniq tasvirlanmaganligi sababli aniq topografiya bilan haqiqiy xaritani oling.
Agar siz shahar ko'chalarini yaxshi bilmasangiz va soat 23:00 dan oshgan bo'lsa, eng yaxshisi taksida turar joyingizga qaytib boring, ayniqsa yolg'iz bo'lsangiz yoki quduqdan bir necha blok narida ketayotgan bo'lsangiz. -ning yaqin atrofida Parque Central.
Tovuq avtobusi orqali
Tovuqli avtobuslar uzoqroq masofalarga sayohat qilish uchun yaxshi. Gvatemala shahriga etib borish uchun shunchaki tovuq avtobusining asosiy yo'nalishini so'raydi. Ular har bir burchakda to'xtab, soat 05:30 da karnayni chalishadi va baland ovozda "Guate! Guate!" Xuddi shu burchakdan har 4-5 daqiqada bitta avtobusni ko'rish odatiy holdir. San-Pedro, San-Xuan va / yoki Santa-Anaga avtobuslar har 10-20 daqiqada jo'nab ketadi; bularni topish uchun eng yaxshi joy Merkadoda yoki Iglesia de Santa Lucia-da, chunki ular ko'pincha shahar bo'ylab bir xil yo'ldan yurishmaydi.
Tuk-tuk yoki taksida
Tuk-tuklar va taksilar sizni Q15 yoki undan ko'p vaqt davomida shahar markazidagi yo'nalishlarga olib borishlari mumkin. Haydovchi bilan tarifni oldindan muhokama qiling. Aks holda, ular odatdagidan 50-100% ko'proq haq olishadi. Tuk-tuklar odatda Gvatemala shahriga bormaydilar va ular soat 22: 00da ishlashni to'xtatadilar, shuning uchun uning o'rniga servis yoki taksilar kerak bo'ladi. Kruiz tuk-tukni bayroqqa qo'ying yoki navbatda turgan taksini oling Parque Central yoki shahar atrofiga olib boruvchi asosiy yo'l bo'ylab.
Qarang
Mustamlaka davridagi xarobalar
Eski mustamlaka hukumat binolari va cherkovlarning saqlanib qolgan xarobalari nafaqat Antiguaning asosiy sayyohlik chizmasi, balki YuNESKOning Jahon merosi ro'yxatiga kiritilgan. 17-18 asrlarga oid ushbu binolar 1773 yilgi dahshatli zilzila bilan yakunlangan bir qator seysmik hodisalar natijasida zarar ko'rgan. 1944 yilgacha Gvatemala prezidenti Xorxe Ubiko ularni Milliy yodgorlik deb e'lon qilgan paytgacha tashlandiq va qulab tushgan. Vayronalarni saqlash (va ba'zi hollarda qisman rekonstruksiya qilish) ko'p o'tmay boshlanib, hozirgi kungacha davom etmoqda. Nisbatan arzon narxlar bundan mustasno Iglesia de San Francisco el Grande, xarobalar uchun kirish to'lovlari keskin bo'lib turadi. Xarobalar sayyohlar orasida mashhur bo'lishiga qaramay, izohlovchi plakatlar va plakatlar (ular umuman mavjud bo'lgan joyda) faqat ispan tilida. Agar siz uyushtirilgan sayohatga borishni rejalashtirmoqchi bo'lsangiz va biron bir ispan tilini bilmasangiz, ikki tilli qo'llanmani izlashga harakat qiling.
- 1 Catedral de Antigua Gvatemala (Catedral de San Jose), 5ª Calle Oriente, ☏ 502 7832-0909. Ushbu saytni egallagan ikkinchi cherkov va uning gullab-yashnashi davrida Markaziy Amerikadagi eng katta cherkovlardan biri - Gvatemaladagi Antigua Catedral 1680 yilda 1541 yilgacha bo'lgan o'tmishdoshining o'rniga qurilgan. Binolarning aksariyati 1773 yilgi zilzila paytida tekislangan, bezatilgan barokko jabhasi nisbatan yaroqsiz holda paydo bo'ldi. 19-asrda boshlangan qisman rekonstruksiya binoga yana bir bor faoliyat ko'rsatayotgan cherkov joylashgan bo'lishiga imkon bergan bo'lsa-da, majmuaning boshqa qismlari xarobada qolmoqda.
- 2 Colegio de San Jeronimo, 1ª Calle Poniente. Har kuni 09: 00-17: 00. Colegio de San Jeronimo-ning foydali umri haqiqatan ham qisqa edi: 1757 yilda qurib bitkazilishi va uni vayron qilgan 1773 yilgi zilzila orasidagi o'n olti yil avval bu bino La Mercediya ruhoniylari tomonidan ishlangan o'rta maktab sifatida, keyin qirol sifatida ishlatilgan. bojxona. Bugungi kunda, boshqa mustamlaka xarobalaridan ancha uzoqroq bo'lsa ham, San Jeronimo o'z hovlisida chiroyli favvoraga bog'langan va tez-tez raqs tomoshalari, festivallar va boshqa madaniy tadbirlarda mezbon o'ynab turadigan bog'lari bilan mashhur. Binoning o'ziga kelsak, siz eski yotoqxonalarning vayron bo'lgan vayronalari bilan chiroyli va tonozli shiftlari bilan tanishishingiz mumkin, so'ngra yuqori darajaga ko'tarilib, ajoyib ko'rinish uchun Volkan Agua masofada. 30-savol.
- 3 Convento de las Capuchinas, 2ª Calle Oriente, ☏ 502 7832-0184. Rasmiy ravishda Igvenia de Nuestra Senora del Pilar de Saragoza (Monastir va Xotinimiz Saragoza ustunining cherkovi), qisman rekonstruksiya qilingan bino (u erda Antigua Gvatemalani himoya qilish bo'yicha milliy kengashning ofislari ham joylashgan) 1736 yildan 1773 yilgacha bo'lgan dahshatli zilzilaga qadar bo'lgan. ruhoniylarning birlashmasi. Bugungi kunda mehmonlar sobiq rohibalar yotoqxonalarining vayron qilingan qoldiqlarini o'rganishlari, monastirning hali ham gullab-yashnayotgan bog'larining xarob tinchligini ko'rishlari va tomning terasidan shaharning panoramali ko'rinishini ko'rishlari mumkin. 40-savol.
- 4 Santa-Klara konventsiyasi, 2ª Avenida Sur, ☏ 502 7832-0184. Antiguadagi eng yirik mustamlaka xarobalaridan biri bo'lgan Konvento-de-Santa-Klara konventsiyasi 1715 yilda bir necha yil oldin Meksikadan kelgan olti nafar opa-singillar guruhi tomonidan tashkil etilgan fransiska rohibalarining buyrug'i uyi sifatida qurilgan. Bugungi kunda ushbu xaroba o'zining jabhasi bilan ajralib turadi, chunki u 1773 yilgi zilziladan omon qolgan va majmuani vayron qilgan; u butun Antiguadagi eng bezakli, murakkab haykalchani va mog'orlangan shiva bilan bezatilgan. Qizig'i shundaki, fasad orqa majmuaning: oldida keng, yaxshi boqilgan hovli bog'i, oldingisidan unchalik farq qilmaydi Colegio de San Jeronimo, sobiq ruhoniylarning vayron qilingan qoldiqlari bilan o'ralgan. Atrofdagi tog'larni yaxshi ko'rish uchun yuqori darajaga ko'tariling. 40-savol.
- 5 Iglesia de San Francisco el Grande, 7ª Calle Oriente, ☏ 502 7882-4439. Har kuni 06: 00-18: 00. Ushbu buyuk qadimiy cherkov Antigua xarobalarida eng ko'p tashrif buyurilgan joylardan biri, chunki Hermano Pedro de San-Xose Betankurtning so'nggi dam olish maskani maqomi tufayli: Gvatemaladan qutulgan birinchi katolik avliyosi bo'lgan va 17-asr rohibidir. astsetik turmush tarzi, xayriya saxiyligi va mustamlakachi Gvatemala jamiyatidagi marginallashgan guruhlarga yordami tufayli "Amerikaning Assisi avliyo Frantsisi". Ispaniyalik barokko uslubidagi ko'p gumbazli inshoot San-Frantsisko el Grande mustamlaka davri me'morchiligining klassik namunasidir. U 1773 yildagi zilziladan keyin qisman rekonstruksiya qilingan va hanuzgacha faoliyat yuritib kelayotgan cherkovdir, ammo Xermano Pedro va cherkov tarixiga bag'ishlangan kichik muzey ham mavjud. 8-savol.
- 6 La Recolección, Calle de Recoletos, 1ª Calle Poniente burchagi. Har kuni 09: 00-17: 00. 1708 yilda "Yodga tushadiganlar" buyrug'idan kelgan ruhoniylar uchun cherkov va monastir sifatida qurilgan La Recolección 1773 va 1753 yildagi zilzilalarda katta zarar ko'rdi, 1773 yildagi Santa Marta zilzilasida katta halokatga uchradi, bu qolgan qismning aksariyat qismini talab qildi. shahar bilan birga. Bugun u Antiguadagi eng katta xarobalar qatoriga kiradi, ammo u juda yaxshi bosilgan ko'chadan ancha uzoqda (shaharning g'arbiy uchida joylashgan avtobus bekatining yonida yashiringan) va unchalik yaxshi saqlanib qolmagan: zilziladan keyin ham La Recolecciónga zarar yetgan. Qolgan materiallarning aksariyati boshqa qurilish loyihalari uchun talon-taroj qilinganida va majmuaning tarkibiy jihatdan barqaror qismlari sovun ishlab chiqaradigan zavod, ot otxonasi va boshqa maqsadlarda foydalanish uchun o'zgartirilgan. Shunga qaramay, mehmonlar tinch osoyishtalik va olomon etishmasligidan foydalanib, bog 'bo'ylab tinch yurishdan zavq olishlari mumkin. Xarobalarning o'zlariga kelsak, sobiq cherkov binosi bu majmuaning eng yaxshi saqlanib qolgan qismidir; monastirlar, sobiq lazaret binosi va boshqa narsalar kamroq. 40-savol.
- 7 Sor Juana de Maldonado monastiri (Muqaddas hafta an'analari muzeyi), 4ª Calle Oriente # 45 (Shaharning g'arbiy uchi. 4ª Calle Oriente ko'prigidan oldin (Callejón de Puente de Chipilapa) to'g'ridan-to'g'ri kengaytmasida. Favvora yonidan to'g'ridan-to'g'ri "Bomberos" tomon davom eting.), ☏ 502-7873-4646. M-F 09: 00-17: 00, dam olish kunlari yopiq. Ikki mavzu: Bu monastirni saqlash va tiklashni hamda Antigua Muqaddas haftaligi jihatlarini sharhlaydi. XVIII asr rohibalarining kundalik hayotiga baho beradi. Ingliz va ispan tillarida plakatlar namoyish etiladi. Ispan tilidagi video ko'chadan, ammo ingliz tilida so'zlashuvchilar uchun kontseptual jihatdan tushunarli. Statik displeylar va Muqaddas Haftaning Antigua an'analariga bag'ishlangan ikkita video rangli talaşlardan badiiy gilamchalar. 40-savol, 20-talabalar (2018 yil iyun).
Shahar markazidagi boshqa diqqatga sazovor joylar
- 8 Arco de Santa Catalina, 5ª Avenida Norte, Calle Poniente shahrining shimol tomonida. 17-asrda rohibalar tomonidan qanday o'tish yo'li ishlatilgan Convento de Santa Catalina 5-Avenida Norte-ni o'zlarining monastirlaridan paroxial maktabga, changli ko'chaga chiqmasdan o'tish. The Antigua shahridagi cliché turistik fotosurati. Va yaxshi sabablarga ko'ra - Arco de Santa Catalina - bu haqiqatan ham yoqimli ko'rinishdir, uni 1830-yillarda birozdan keyin qo'shilgan soat minorasi kiygan. Bugungi kunda kamarga yaqin atrofdagi zargarlik do'konining egalari bo'lgan Santos oilasi qarashadi Reino del Jade va El Convento mehmonxonasi.
- 9 Banco sanoat numizmatik muzeyi, 5ª Avenida Sur # 04 (Parque Central shahridan ellik yard janubida Banco Industrial kirish eshigi oldida). M-F, 09: 00-19: 00, Sa-Su 09: 00-17: 00. Gvatemala valyutasining tarixini sharhlovchi kichik, ammo yuqori sifatli muzey. Bepul kirish (2018 yil may).
- 10 [o'lik havola]ChocoMuseo Antigua, 4ª Calle Oriente # 14, ☏ 502 7832 4520. Su-Th 10: 00-18: 30, F-Sa 10: 00-19: 30. Kakao loviyalaridan shokolad tayyorlashni o'rganing. Siz shokolad tarixi, kakao plantatsiyalari va shokolad tayyorlash sanoati haqida hamma narsani bilib oladigan noyob tajriba. Sinf oxirida siz o'zingizning xohishingizga ko'ra o'zingizning shokolad baringizni tayyorlaysiz va uni o'zingiz bilan uyingizga qaytarib bera olasiz. Ozod.
- 11 Iglesia de La Merced, 6ª Avenida Norte, 1 ª Kall Ponientening burchagi, ☏ 502 7832-0559. M-F 08: 00-12: 30 va 15: 00-18: 00, Sa-Su 08: 00-12: 00 va 14: 00-18: 00.. 1767 yilda rahmdil Bibi Maryam yoki Mercedariyaliklar ordeni tomonidan qurilgan La Merced Antigua shahridagi Santa Marta zilzilasiga etti yil o'tgach ro'y bergan binolardan biri edi. Bunga binoan o'zining xotiralari va 1751 yilgi tremor kuzatuvlari bilan bino qurgan me'mor Xuan de Dios Estradaning zukkoligi sabab bo'lgan: binoning mo''tadil balandligi, past-og'ir yo'nalishi, keng kamarlari va mustahkam ustunlari nazarda tutilgan. zilzilalarga qarshi turish. La Merced 1829 yilda prezident Fransisko Morazan barcha ruhoniylarni o'sha paytda Markaziy Amerika Federativ Respublikasi deb ataladigan joydan quvib chiqarganda tashlab ketilgan; cherkov 1853 yilgacha qayta ochilmadi, shu paytgacha biriktirilgan monastir boshqa joylarda foydalanish uchun uning qurilish materiallarini talon-taroj qilganlar qurboniga aylandi. Bugungi kunda mehmonlar Antigua shahridagi Ispaniya barokko me'morchiligining eng go'zal namunasi deb nomlangan o'ziga xos sariq fasadni qabul qilishlari mumkin, ularning hovlisi Markaziy Amerikadagi eng katta favvora deb tanilgan monastir xarobalari uchun to'lovni to'laydi ( Mercedarian rohiblari bir vaqtlar unda baliq etishtirishgan) yoki agar siz shaharda bo'lsangiz semana santa (Muqaddas hafta, Pasxadan bir hafta oldin), cherkovda boshlanadigan va tugaydigan Palm Sunday va Xayrli Juma kunlari qadimgi Antigua ko'chalarida aylanib yurgan marshrutlarni tekshiring. GTQ15 monastiriga kirish narxi.
- 12 Museo Casa del Tejido Antiguo, 1ª Calle Poniente # 51, ☏ 502 7832-3169. M-F 09: 00-17: 00, soat 09: 00-16: 00. 1998 yilda tashkil etilgan Casa del Tejido Antiguo - bu Gvatemalaning mahalliy mayyalari tomonidan asrlar davomida tatbiq etilgan to'quvchilik san'atiga bag'ishlangan muzey. Antiguaning markaziy qismidagi yo'ldan chetga olib chiqib ketganingizdan so'ng, siz tarixni, asboblarni va texnikani batafsil bayon etgan muzey eksponatlarining yarim o'nlab xonalari bo'ylab qisqa muddatli (30-40 daqiqa) ekskursiyaga borasiz. an'anaviy mayya to'qish. Keyin siz kiyim-kechak, matlar va badiiy buyumlar ustida ishlashni qiyinlashtiradigan hunarmandlarni o'z ichiga olgan yanada kattaroq qismga o'girilasiz. Siz ularning ba'zi ishlarini sotib olishingiz mumkin (va qat'iyan rag'batlantiriladi); Sifat yaxshi bo'lsa-da, narx munosib bo'lganidan bir necha baravar ko'pdir haggler da shunga o'xshash buyumlar uchun to'laydi Merkado. Barcha eksponatlar faqat ispan tilida va faqat ba'zi xodimlar ingliz tilida gaplashadi, shuning uchun yaxshi ispan tilini bilmaydiganlar ingliz tilida so'zlashadigan ekskursiya qo'llanmasini oldindan so'rashlari kerak. Muzey qismiga ekskursiya uchun 15-savol; faqat bozorga tashrif buyuradiganlar uchun bepul.
- 13 Parque Central (Plaza Mayor) (4ª va 5ª qo'ng'iroqlar va 4ª va 5ª Avenidalar o'rtasida). To'g'ridan-to'g'ri shaharchaning markazida joylashgan ushbu bog 'kattaligi bo'yicha shaharcha bo'lib, daraxtlar o'rtasida kontsentrik aylana yo'laklar va o'rtada favvora bor. Daraxtlar chiroqlar bilan bezatilgan, o'tirish va odamlarni tomosha qilish uchun ko'plab o'rindiqlar mavjud. Bog'ning to'rt tomonida shahar hokimligi va politsiya idorasi, sobor va bir nechta banklar va sayyohlik korxonalari joylashgan. Ko'plab antigualiklar bog'da dam olishadi va u kun davomida yoqimli, shov-shuvli, do'stona hissiyotlarga ega (tunda biroz kamroq. O'zingizning qaroringizdan foydalaning).
Keyinchalik uzoqroqda
- 14 El Xato (Cerra Candelario orqali Antigua markazidan 6 kilometr narida). Antiguadan 20 daqiqa va 1800 metr balandlikdagi tog'larda joylashgan kichik qishloq, u erda siz o'rmon va kofe plantatsiyalarida sayr qilishingiz va shahar ko'rinishini olishingiz mumkin. El-Xatoga tovuq avtobuslari (40 daqiqa; 4-savol) Merkadodan kuniga bir necha marta tartibsiz jadval asosida jo'nab ketadi.
- 15 [o'lik havola]Valhalla Macadamia fermasi (Yo'nalishida Antigua markazidan 9 kilometr narida San-Migel Duenyas), ☏ 502 7888-6308, faks: 502 7831-5799. M-Sa 08: 00-16: 30. Qiziqarli ekologik va iqtisodiy kun tartibiga ega makadamiya daraxtlari bog'chasi. Valhalla Gvatemaladagi mahalliy jamoalarga 250,000 dan ortiq makadamiya daraxtlarini sovg'a qildi. Makadamiya yong'oqlari - bu Gvatemala dehqonlari uchun kofedan ko'ra yaxshiroq tirikchilik qilish imkoniyatiga ega bo'lgan naqd pul. Chig'anoqlardan ko'cha qoplamasi uchun foydalanish mumkin va Valhalla daraxtlarni greft sifatida emas, balki genetik jihatdan har xil to'liq o'simliklar sifatida ta'minlash yo'lini topdi. Bu tabiiy selektsiya daraxtlarni o'zgaruvchan atrof-muhit sharoitlariga moslashtirishga imkon beradi. Stantsiya makadamiya yong'oqlarini gazak, shokolad, mayin teriga krem, sof yog 'va krep tayyorlash mumkin bo'lgan unga aylantiradi. Pancake nonushta har kuni soat 15:30 ga qadar beriladi. Nonushta makadamiya unidan tayyorlangan 3 ta pankekni o'z ichiga oladi, unga makadamiya sariyog ', uyda tayyorlangan ko'k murabbo va siz tanlagan ichimlik kiradi. Bronlash shart emas. Stantsiya ispan, ingliz va ba'zan boshqa tillarda ekskursiyalarni taklif qiladi. Ekskursiya yakunida ular o'zlarining turli xil mahsulotlaridan namunalar taklif qilishadi. U erga borish uchun tovuq avtobusihar 30 daqiqada ishlaydigan; narx bir tomonga Q.50 atrofida.
Yaqin atrofdagi tog'larda va vulqonlarda sayr qilish
- 16 Cerro de la Cruz. 7-dan 6-gacha. "Xoch tepasi" shaharning shimoliy qismida joylashgan bo'lib, Antiguaning eng yaxshi ko'rinishini taqdim etadi. Antiguaning istalgan joyidan tepalikning tagiga 10-20 daqiqada yurishingiz mumkin. Ilgari tepalikda yurishda talonchilik sodir bo'lgan, ammo hozir ish vaqtida trekda politsiyachilar bor va mahalliy aholi buni xavfsiz deb bilishadi. Yurish 10 daqiqadan kam davom etadi, ammo agar siz jismoniy holatingiz yaxshi bo'lmasa. Agar sizni xavfsizlik yoki jismoniy holat haqida tashvishlantirsangiz, siz tuk tukni tepaga ko'tarib, boshqa odamlar bilan yurishingiz mumkin. Ozod.
- 17 Volkan Acatenango va Volkan de Fuego. Acatenango (3976m) - bu og'ir zamm, uni bir kun yoki bir kechada bajarish mumkin. Acatenango-da bir kecha-kunduz lager sizning lageringiz joyidan faol Fuego vulqonining ajoyib portlashlarini tomosha qilishingizga imkon beradi. Acatenango bo'ylab bir necha marshrutlar mavjud. Eng mashhuri La Soledad yaqinidan boshlanadi (taxminan 2400 m). Alotenangodan ancha uzoqroq boshlanadi. Acatenango hududiga kirish uchun Q50 to'lovi mavjud. Kecha bo'ylab sayohatlar Fuego juda faol bo'lganda amalga oshiriladi. Siz tomosha qilishingiz mumkin kundalik faoliyat hisobotlari va ba'zilari veb-kameralar sayohatingizni rejalashtirish uchun. Deyarli barchasi Antiguadagi turoperatorlar Acatenango-ga ekskursiyalarni taklif eting va shuningdek, sizga lagerning hashamatli darajasiga qarab, parkga kirishni hisobga olmaganda, bir kecha-kunduz sayohat uchun har bir kishiga 25-100 AQSh dollari miqdorida lager jihozlarini taqdim eting. qalinroq to'shak, kichikroq chodirlar. Suv, ovqat, piyoda tayoq, ko'ylagi, chinnigullar, shlyapa qo'shiladimi, deb so'rang. Kempingning nomini byudjetmi yoki o'rta oraliqda bo'ladimi-yo'qligini tekshirib ko'ring. Shuni yodda tutingki, 3,5 l suv va o'zingizning ovqatingizni o'zingiz tashishingiz kerak. Lager uskunalari allaqachon lagerda. Keltiring kechasi va uxlash vaqtida harorat nol tselsiydan pastga tushganda iliq kiyim. Far, shuningdek, quyosh chiqishidan oldin tepaga ko'tarilish uchun juda muhimdir. Birinchi kuni siz yurishingiz mumkin Fuego Acatenango portlashlarga yaqinlashish uchun Q100 dan boshlab qo'shimcha to'lov uchun. Buni faqat ochiq oqshomlarda qilish kerak. Siz ham mumkin to'g'ridan-to'g'ri mahalliy yo'riqchiga murojaat qiling odatda Q200-Q300 ni zaryad qiladi. La Soledad-da qo'llanmalar osongina topiladi. Lager uskunalarini Antigua shahrida O.X.dan ijaraga olish mumkin. yoki Old Town Outfitters, ammo nisbatan qimmat. Siz ham mumkin yo'riqchisiz o'ting. Tez-tez ko'rinmaydigan, ammo GPS bilan osonlikcha kuzatiladigan va, masalan, iz xaritalari bo'lgan bir nechta izlar mavjud OpenstreetMaps. Yo'lning bosh tomoniga borish uchun Antiguadan Parramosga va Parramosdan La Soledadga avtobusda boring (yoki Antiqua shahridan taksiga o'ting, Q300.) Yo'l La Soledadga etib borishdan oldin boshlanadi. Yo'lda ichimliklar sotadigan odamlar bo'lishi mumkin, ammo odatda suv manbalari yo'q. Acatenangoga qadar ikkita mashhur lager joylari mavjud. Kechasi ikkalasi ham sizga Fuego-ning go'zal ko'rinishini beradi. G'arbiy lagerdan Acatenango tepaligiga ko'tarilish sharqiyga qaraganda ancha osonroq. Biroq, sharqiy maydonga bo'shashgan shag'al bilan yugurish g'arbga tushishdan ko'ra ko'proq yoqimli. Ikkala saytning ham eng yaxshisini olish uchun, g'arbiy saytdagi lager, sizning tishli uskuna bilan tepalikka ko'tarilib, sharqiy maydonga tushing. $0-$100.
- 18 Volkan Agua. Uxlab yotgan vulqon Antiguaning janubida jozibali tarzda cho'zilgan. Ba'zi sayyohlar qaroqchilar tez-tez uchrab turishi sababli muammolarga duch kelmaslik uchun politsiya eskorti bilan sayohat doirasida ko'tarilishni tavsiya qiladilar. Ba'zi kuzatuvsiz sayyohlar o'g'irlab ketilgan. Xavfsizlik holatini albatta jiddiy qabul qiling. Inguat ofisidan maslahat so'rang va o'zingiz ishonadigan qurolli xavfsizlikka ega ekskursiya bilan boring.
- 19 Volkan Pacaya. Faol vulqonga chiqish juda oson va siz o'nlab sayohat agentlarini topasiz, ular sizning savdolashuv ko'nikmalaringizga qarab, odatda Q60-75 gacha bo'lgan Pakaya-sayohat uchun chiptalarni sotishdan juda xursand bo'lishadi. Bunga pakayaga va undan avtobus qatnovi kiradi. U erga kelganidan keyin chet elliklar parkga kirish uchun qo'shimcha Q50 to'lashlari kerak. U erga ekskursiyasiz borish ehtimol ancha qimmatga tushishi mumkin, chunki siz ushbu hududga faqat park qoidalariga ko'ra har bir guruh uchun qo'shimcha Q200 (12 kishiga qadar) miqdorida pul to'laydigan yo'riqnoma bilan kirishingiz mumkin. 2016 yil boshidan boshlab 2010 yildan beri issiq lava qolmagan. portlashi mumkin, ammo siz hali ham botqoqlarni shamollatish teshiklari ustida qovurasiz va sovuq lavani ko'rishingiz mumkin. Pacaya - bu faol vulqon. Siz kraterga etib borolmaysiz (shunchaki yaqinlashasiz), lekin ajoyib manzaralar mavjud. Yugurish juda qiyin emas, faqat so'nggi 100 metrdan ko'proq bo'shashgan lava toshlaridan o'tib ketadi. Ushbu yurish mashaqqatli bo'lishi mumkin va jismoniy holati yaxshi bo'lmagan odamlar buni diqqat bilan ko'rib chiqishlari kerak (otlar har tomondan Q100 uchun ham mavjud). Agar siz tushdan keyin borsangiz, qorong'ida tushishga tayyor bo'ling. Tog'dan pastga tushish uchun taxminan bir yarim soat va 45 daqiqa vaqt ketadi. Ushbu piyoda pastki qismida sovuq pivo taklif qiladigan bir nechta kiosk mavjud.
Qil
- [o'lik havola]Hunarmandchilik ustaxonalari (Ex qanday yashil rangga ega bo'lsa). Tushdan keyin nefrit, metallga ishlov berish yoki to'qimachilikka ixtisoslashgan mahalliy hunarmand bilan o'tkazing. Noyob madaniy tajribadan zavqlaning va uyga o'z qo'li bilan sovg'a bilan keling.
- 1 [o'lik havola]Qahva fermasiga sayohat (Ex qanday yashil rangga ega bo'lsa), ☏ 503 5585-4450. Uch soatlik ekskursiyalar soat 09:00 va 13:00 da boshlanadi. O'zingizning kofeni qanday yig'ish, qayta ishlash va qovurishni o'rganing. Volkan Agua bazasida kofe ishlab chiqaruvchi fermer bilan bir kunni o'tkazing va kichkina mustaqil kofe fermerining bir kuni qanday bo'lishini bilib oling. Ekskursiya sizni o'z dalalaridan kofe yig'ish uchun sizni vulqonga olib boradi. Keyin ular sizni kofe mevasini zichligi bo'yicha ajratish, mevalarni po'stlog'i, fermentatsiyalash va loviya yuvish, quritish, ichki qobig'ini olib tashlash, kattaligi va navi, qovurilishi va, albatta, ta'mi bo'yicha saralashni namoyish qilish uchun sizni uylariga olib ketishadi. Bir kun uchun Q200 xarajatlari va bir funt kofe, shuningdek ingliz tiliga tarjima va ko'rsatma xizmatlari mavjud. Ekskursiyalar boshlanadi va tugaydi Plaza de San Miguel Escobar Ciudad Vieja-da va kamida 24 soat oldin bron qilinishi kerak.
Tadbirlar
- Semana Santa yurishlari. Har yili "Muqaddas hafta" da Palm-yakshanba kunidan Pasxa yakshanbasigacha bo'lgan vaqt, Gvatemaladagi aksariyat shahar va qishloqlar turli xil diniy guruhlar ko'cha bo'ylab umr bo'yi, og'ir va muqaddas haykallarni olib yuradigan mahalliy yurishlarni nishonlamoqda. Antigua Gvatemalaning eng faol nuqtasi va ushbu tadbirlarning markazidir. If it happens you are in Antigua during the Holy Week don't miss to watch these processions. Usually there are several a day, organized by different groups or churches on different tracks throughout the streets and during different times of the day. Ask the local tourist information to find the procession that fits best into your plans.;
Also visit the churches of Antigua in that time, as every church is proudly decorated and displaying beautiful handmade "carpets". These carpets, made of colorized sawdust, show and form religious symbols and get decorated with fruits and vegetables and is something that Antigua is particularly famous for. Also you find such handmade carpets on the streets as a grounding for the processions to walk over it.;
Be aware that prices are rising high during the Holy Week as this is a touristic highlight well-known throughout all Guatemala. Hence, the city is crowded by natives and internationals alike. However, in the week or the two weeks before already there are a lot of processions who "practice" their walk, so it may be advisable to move there in the days before when prices have not yet skyrocketed.
Give
You can appreciate much about the Guatemalan culture by staying with a local family here. Arrangements for family stay can be made through a local school, or through local charity that you might volunteer for. Cost of local stay to include room and board ranges from US$65 a week with shared facility to as high as US$150 a week for private shower/bathroom. To really get into a glimpse of life in Guatemala, one can sponsor a child through a local charity, like Common Hope, yoki Mayan Families. Once sponsored, you can visit your child through the charity. For first time visitor, Common Hope can secure an indigenous child at a nearby village like San Rafael, where you can get to see the subsistence farming and the day-to-day life of more than 50% of Guatemalans who lives on less than US$2 a day. Seeing their life on TV is not the same as up close and personal, and seeing the impact your donation makes upon the life of the whole family is gratifying. Visits through local Spanish school usually is made once a week to the local charities and hospital in town like Hospital Hermano Pedro, where many medical groups arrive from other countries to provide needed medical and dental work (cataract surgery, cleft lip, and dental care). One can turn a blind eye to poverty by simply shopping and dining in Antigua, but visitors can make a difference by sponsoring a child or family.
O'rganing
Antigua is the most popular, though not the cheapest, place to learn Spanish in Guatemala. Prices and hours vary, and can change depending on the season.
Homestays for language students are also available as a cheaper and more culturally enriching living situation. The average homestay with a Guatemalan family costs Q585 for 7 nights in your own room with shared bath and 2-3 meals per day (except Sunday). It is well worth it to pay a little extra for your own bathroom or shower, and for maximum immersion into the local culture, search for a family who takes in only one or a few students at a time (and local Guatemalan boarders). Families often visit each other on Sundays, and no meals are available. If you are the only student in the home, you are often invited for family get-togethers, and it is quite a cultural experience.
- 2 Antiguan Spanish Academy, 1ª Calle Poniente #10 (One-half block west of La Merced Church.), ☏ 502-5735-4638, ✉[email protected]. Established in 1985, this large school offers high-quality instruction at a competitive price. Nearly all teachers have between ten and 25 years of experience. Typically, 20-45 students receive one-on-one instruction in a large garden compound a few blocks from the office.
- 3 Centro Lingüístico La Unión, 1ª Avenida Sur #21, ☏ 502 7832-7757, ✉[email protected]. Serious and exciting method of learning Spanish at "La Unión" language, cultural, and travel center. US$205 for 6 hrs/day, 5 days/wk; see website for other price structures.
- 4 Cooperación Spanish School, 1ª Calle del Chajón #21B, ☏ 502 5812-2482. A school run as a cooperative, ensuring teachers get paid fairly. The school has a nice garden area for studying. Homestays with Guatemalan families available. Q750/week for 20 hr of one-on-one lessons.
- 5 Don Pedro de Alvarado, 6ª Avenida Norte #39, ☏ 502 7882-4575. One student, two teachers. The school suggests a course of six hours of study per day, which produces the most successful students who achieve the most fluency and accuracy. The student studies with one teacher each morning with the primary focus being on grammar and usage. In the afternoon, the student will study with another teacher who will concentrate on improvements in conversational skills. US$200/week for six hours of study per day; other courses vary in price.
- 6 Ixchel Spanish School, 9ª Calle Oriente #5, ☏ 502 7832-3440, ✉[email protected]. Management and staff provide excellent service and are very responsive to requests. Instructors are friendly and knowledgeable. Instruction offered at all levels with an established curriculum, flexible one-on-one instruction, optional tours and activities daily, various options for accommodations including great all-inclusive homestays with hospitable local families. See website for detailed price structure.
- 7 Máximo Nivel, 6ª Avenida Norte #16, ☏ 502 7932-1500. Máximo Nivel offers small group, online and individual Spanish classes taught by certified native Spanish instructors. Clients can join free conversation practice and be teamed up with local residents who are studying the school's intensive English programs. The school also provides intensive TEFL/TESOL certification classes each month. See website for detailed price structure.
- 8 Proyecto Lingüistico Francisco Marroquín, 6ª Avenida Norte #43, ☏ 502 7832-1422. This is the oldest Spanish school in Antigua, founded in 1969, which has expanded to include courses in a number of Mayan languages, including Kaqchikel, K'iche, and Mam. Their complete immersion program includes the option of accommodation with a Guatemalan family. Full-time schedule US$200 (Spanish), US$250 (Mayan); honestay accommodation and pickup service extra.
- Spanish Traveling:[o'lik havola] 4a. calle poniente #17 Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala ☏ 502 7832 8005
As well, impromptu "classes" in conversational Spanish can often be had with the many shoeshines in Parque Central, if you choose not to have your shoe shined and pay them a few bucks instead. Your results may vary: their education and vocabulary can be very limited, as they are often native speakers of Mayan for whom Spanish is a second language.
Ish
You can easily get a job as a waiter, waitress, bartender, or host in any of the many bars, restaurants and hotels in Antigua. Usually they pay from Q65-165 a day plus tips. It is important to speak Spanish in most of these places, but you can slide by without it in some touristy spots, where most of the customers are foreigners. Also you can join in and volunteer at local non-profits. There are many local projects in education, health, and development that accept short and long-term volunteers. An example would be Common Hope, and other local churches and charities. These organisations should be contacted ahead of time for availability and credentialing.
Sotib oling
When you change money at the bank, you will need your passport. Banks are open 7 days a week, and late: usually until 19:00-20:00. Most of the time, a passport is not needed for changing U.S. dollars into quetzales. However, you are likely required to have a passport if you want to redeem traveler's checks. ATMs are also available.
- 1 El Mercado(The Market), bordered by 1ª Calle Poniente, Alameda de Santa Lucia, 4ª Calle Poniente, and Calle de Recoletos. To the dismay of some older locals who pine for the halcyon days of the smaller, better organized market of their youth, a modern-day visit to Antigua's central market can be an overwhelming experience. You literally need a compass and a map to navigate this huge maze — that is, if you simply want to get in and get out quickly; on the other hand, getting lost amid the chaos can be one of the most authentic cultural experiences you'll have in Antigua. If you're looking for bargains and don't mind the crowds of hawking vendors, El Mercado is the place for you: this is where you'll find the cheapest produce, fresh meat, consumer goods, and gifts in town. More than just a place to go shopping, El Mercado is a gathering place for all Antiguans, where people come to socialize with their friends while buying the week's groceries, or just to see and be seen. It's open seven days a week, but Saturday, Monday, and Thursday are the busiest days.
- There are so many different sections to the market that you'll probably need a full day to see all of them. The market is chaotic and somewhat disorganized, though similar types of shops tend to be grouped together in specific sections of the complex:
- At the east end of El Mercado, you'll find supermarkets and restaurants lining the Alameda de Santa Lucia.
- Souvenir shoppers will want to head to the south end of the market: it's dominated by a modern, clean and well-stocked gift, art, and local handicraft shop arranged around a central fountain. Popular items include hand-woven cloth and handmade stone and jade jewelry produced by indigenous artisans wearing brightly colored traditional clothing. The stories are all the same — "my mother made it by hand" — which is likely true. A good bargainer can usually talk them down by 25% or more off the initial asking price. Hand-carved wooden masks and figures are also big here.
- The west end has Antigua's main bus station as well as an open-air fruit market where you'll find a great selection of seasonal tropical fruits such as papayas, mangoes, pineapples, and more. The red, curly-haired lychas have a pleasant sweet taste, like the lychees found in Asia. You can also find apples, grapes, and other less unusual fruits in this part of the Mercado. Fruit is safe to eat if washed, though it's a good idea to avoid strawberries unless you can assure they've been soaked well in bleach solution to wash away any fertilizer or contaminated irrigation water. Occasionally you'll see chickens and small livestock for sale here too.
- To the north, inexpensive secondhand clothing is the order of the day: shirts, pants, shoes, and leather goods can be had for as little as Q8. Check for quality and comfort before you purchase shoes. Guatemalans tend to be a petite-statured people, so if you're in the market for small, hard-to-find sizes, you'll likely find what you're looking for with ease.
- The central portion of the market is covered and quite dark: narrow corridors lead you through meat markets, smaller restaurants, flower shops and numerous fruit stands.
- 2 Antigua Tabaco Compañía, 3ª Calle Poniente #12, ☏ 502 7832-9420. Daily 10:00-22:00. What an unexpected find in central Antigua. The selection at this cigar store is second to none: the cigars and pipe tobacco found in the walk-in humidor represent practically every country in the Americas. At Antigua Tabaco Compañía prices tend to be high, but you get what you pay for, along with a helping hand from the knowledgeable and friendly staff who are more than happy to point visitors in the right direction. Best of all, after a hard day on the tourist circuit there's a mellow, air-conditioned cigar bar waiting for you here where you can relax with a cold beer and light up. English-speaking staff.
- 3 Pan Colonial, 7ª Avenida Norte #13B. Traditional Guatemalan bakery, good selection of breakfast breads. One of the best (and least costly) in Antigua.
- Chocolate and cacao can be found in different places around town. Each individual manufacturer has its own characteristics. The ChocoMuseo Antigua (described above) is not only a museum dedicated to chocolate and cacao, but also a working factory where artisanal chocolate is made before your eyes. Chocolate is also sold at Chocolalala, Fernando's Kaffeeva Chocolarti.
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Antigua has cafes and restaurants for all tastes and budgets. The town is the most touristy place in Guatemala so you will find anything you are looking for including international fast food shops. Be careful with where you eat. Facilities lacking in bathroom or bathroom cleanliness suggest a higher probability of food poisoning. Avoid cold salad, fresh vegetables, and undercooked meat. Street ice cream carts are common through the city and popular with the locals, but of are unknown safety for sensitive stomachs.
| This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink: | |
| Byudjet | Under GTQ85 |
| O'rta masofa | GTQ85-170 |
| Splurge | Over GTQ170 |
Byudjet
- 1 Market food court, market (inside the local market). Various comedores all serving homemade Guatemaltecan food. Breakfast from Q15, set lunch Q20-30 including a drink. All restaurants offer vegetarian plates. If you don't understand their daily menu, they will let you have a quick look into the pots in the kitchen. Q15-30.
- 2 The Bagel Barn, 5ª Calle Poniente #2, ☏ 502 7832-1224. Daily 06:30-20:30. Travelers come here to get their fix of bagels, excellent coffee and free Wi-Fi. Bagel sandwiches include different breakfast and lunch selections using quality ingredients such as fresh mozzarella cheese, real cheddar, etc. It's a home away from home, a very cozy environment, with movies shown in the afternoon and evenings. French, Spanish and English are spoken. Q 35-90.
- 3 La Canche, 6ª Avenida Norte #42 (behind the shop; pass through the counter). Daily 08:00-22:00. Popular among locals and well hidden behind the tienda this family-run restaurant rarely sees tourists. The ladies are very kind and helpful even though they don't speak English. They serve breakfast for Q20 and set lunch for Q20-25 that includes a drink. The lunch options are written on a board in front of the shop. Enjoy authentic homemade Guatemaltecan cuisine while sharing a table with locals and being watched by a parrot. Q15-25.
- 4 Doña Luisa Xicotencatl, 4ª Calle Oriente #12, ☏ 502 7832-2578. Daily 07:00-21:30. Has the feel of a well-run corporate restaurant set in a gorgeous leafy courtyard of a historic building. Menu includes well-executed breakfast, hamburgers, and Guatemalan interpretations of Tex-Mex food. They use purified water on their vegetables and for drinking and ice, which means their menu is in-bounds for tender First World stomachs. There is a bakery in the building, which means that when you get close you can follow the delicious smells the rest of the way in. Highly recommended, especially for the cookies and daily selection of delightful breakfast breads. Q50-80.
- 5 Luna de Miel, 6ª Avenida Norte #40, ☏ 502 7882-4559. Daily 09:00-21:30. Luna de Miel opened its doors in July 2006, and Antigua immediately succumbed to the charms of crepes à la française. The first floor area is small, but there is an inviting open-roof terrace upstairs. The menu offers not a lot to choose, but all the products are fresh, selected each morning in the market. Bepul Wi-Fi. Q30-70.
- 6 Rainbow Café, 7ª Avenida Sur #8, ☏ 502 7832-1919. Daily 08:00-23:00. Tourist-friendly and wholesome breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. An early-bird breakfast special of tomatoes, beans, eggs, rice, and tea or coffee is easy on the wallet. Sandwiches and dinner entrees are inexpensive too, and salads and big desserts are also on offer. Uses purified water for all drinks, ice, and preparation. They have a rich schedule of live music, poetry readings, and interesting lectures about Guatemala. Includes Internet access in its cornucopia of tourist-friendly offerings. If you spend more than GTQ20 in the attached bookstore, you get 25 minutes of Internet time as a bonus. Q45-90.
- 7 Travel Menu, 6ª Calle Poniente #14, ☏ 502 4215-9601. Daily 13:00-23:00. Promises "small place, big portions", and delivers. It seats perhaps 20 people at about eight tables, in small, dim room painted to look like an underground European keller, lit only by candles on stands overflowing with cascades of wax drippings. They offer dinner entrees for low prices, with vegetarian options for everything. The portions are indeed generous. Beer and wine are also available, but not desserts. Topping it all off is the friendly proprietor, Jesper Nilsen of Denmark. Attracts a traveller crowd. Q 40-70.
- 8 Y Tu Piña También, 1ª Avenida Sur #10B. M-F 07:00-17:00, Sa-Su 10:00-18:00. All-day breakfast and some lunch items catering to twentysomething backpackers. Depending on your sense of humor, be prepared to either LOL or be outraged at gleefully profane menu items such as "Monkey's A**" and "Egg McF***in' Muffin" (how trademark law lets them get away with that one in anyone's guess). Licuados. Benito's flavored rums. Luisa's famous hangover soups. Proper espressos. Manu Chao daily. Bepul Wi-Fi. GTQ 30-80.
Ice cream shops
- 9 Helados Marcopolo, 5ª Avenida Norte (Just past the northwest corner of Parque Central, west side of the street, opposite Helados Sarita). A chain with locations all over Guatemala and El Salvador that offers ice cream dishes in a polished atmosphere.
- 10 Helados Sarita, 5ª Avenida Norte (Just past the northwest corner of Parque Central, east side of the street, opposite Helados Marcopolo). Another chain, with locations in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, va Dominican Republic. This seems sort of like the Baskin-Robbins of Latin America. Several dozen flavors of ice cream in three different choices of cones, sundaes, and other more elaborate concoctions. Since 1948.
O'rta masofa
- La Fonda de la Calle Real. Generous helpings of Guatemalan specialties, with reasonable prices and a touch of corporate efficiency in their operations. The "De Todo Un Poco" ("a bit of everything") platter combines steak, chicken, and sausage for GTQ91. The vegetarian "Pepian Vegetariano" offers green beans and other vegetables in an unusual smoky-flavored sauce. The green salad is fresh and overflows the large plate. Uses purified water for all drinks, ice, and preparation. GTQ 75-200.
- La Fonda de la Calle Real has three locations:
- 11 La Fondita, 5ª Avenida Norte #5, ☏ 502 7832-2696. Tu-Su 12:00-22:00.
- 12 La Fonda a la Vuelta, 3ª Calle Poniente #7, ☏ 502 7832-0507. Daily 12:00-22:00.
- 13 La Nueva Fonda, 5ª Avenida Norte #12, ☏ 502 7832-0507. Su-Th 08:00-22:00, F-Sa 08:00-23:00.
- 14 El Mirador, 1ª Avenida Norte #9B, ☏ 502 7832-6146. Tu-Su 17:00-22:00. 360 degree rooftop view of Antigua. Burgers, kebabs, drink specials. Q75-150.
- 15 El Mix, 4ª Avenida Sur #2A, ☏ 502 7832-8934, ✉[email protected]. Music, patio, vegetarian dishes, happy hour, Israeli food.
- 16 Monoloco, 5ª Avenida Sur #6, ☏ 502 7832-4228. Daily 11:00-01:00. A funky tourist friendly joint with cheap international calling and a few computers for Internet use. The food is very "gringo-esque", but tasty nonetheless. There's a large bar on the ground level, as well as a covered open air second floor eating area. Good place to meet and greet or enjoy a burger. Q 60-175.
- 17 La Peña de Sol Latino, 5ª Calle Poniente #15C, ☏ 502 7882-4468. Daily noon-23:00. Bar and restaurant featuring live music by Guatemalan and Central American bands (featuring Paco). The music, the "feel", and the food make this a really special place. Make sure to try their brownies; they are absolutely amazing. Their grouper macadamia dish is also highly recommended, and their other desserts are fantastic. They use only purified water and disinfect all produce, so go ahead and enjoy one of their creative salads. Open for lunch and dinner. Q 70-160.
- 18 Wiener, Portal del Comercio #8, Alameda de Santa Lucia Norte, ☏ 502 7832-1244. Daily 08:00-23:00. Located at El Mercado. Austrian restaurant that serves the best schnitzel this side of Vienna. One amazing treat for those of you from Austria! They also serve great local food and have a friendly, capable staff. Q 60-150.
Splurge
- 19 Bistrot Cinq, 4ª Calle Oriente #7, ☏ 502 7832-5510. Kundalik 12: 00-22: 30. A French bistro featuring great food, very authentic cuisine found nowhere else in Antigua. American-owned and operated (as in USA, not Guatemala). Features an open kitchen where you can watch the chefs work, and a great bar. Offers many specials and unique local foods hard to find elsewhere. Q 100-300.
- 20 Caffé Mediterráneo, 6ª Calle Poniente #6A, ☏ 502 7832-7180. M & W-Sa 12:00-15:00 & 18:00-22:00, Su 12:00-16:30 & 19:00-21:00. This is a gourmet Italian restaurant one block from the Parque Central. No menus: the waiter will simply tell you the specials, which change every day. Widely considered to be one of if not the best place for Italian food in Antigua. Q 125-280.
- 21 Casa Escobar, 6ª Avenida Norte #3, ☏ 502 7832-5250. Daily 07:00-22:00. Entire restaurant lit with candles. Beautiful interior blending in with the style of Antigua. Do not let relatively high prices and not very appetizing pictures in the menu fool you. Steaks brought to the table will look way more appetizing and after the first bite you will know that you will not leave a single bite on the plate no matter how big of cut you have ordered. If you like steak you are hungry you are in Antigua and can spare US$20, Casa Escobar is an awesome place to go. Q 150-500.
- 22 Havana Sabor Cubano, 4ª Calle Oriente #3A, ☏ 502 7832-4137. Su & Tu-W 11:00-18:00, Th 11:00-20:00, F 11:00-00:00, Sa 11:00-01:00. An upmarket Cuban restaurant with live music on Thursday through Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons.
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- 1 Café No Sé, 1ª Avenida Sur #11C, ☏ 502 7832-0563. Cool hipster-backpacker bar serving up a range of drinks including the local favorite, "Ilegal" mezcal. Dim lighting, mysterious vibes, and interesting patrons from all over the world. Friendly staff and prices are a lot more reasonable than you'd expect from such a trendier-than-thou spot. Live music is presented frequently.
- 2 El Muro, 3ª Calle Oriente #19D, ☏ 502 7832-8849. Plays a soundtrack of classic rock and serves real drinks, Asian and vegetarian food and local cuisine. Specials for volunteers and credit cards accepted.
- 3 Reilly's Irish Tavern, 6ª Calle Poniente #7 (Twenty yards west of 5ª Avenida Sur, south side), ☏ 502 7832-6251. Antigua's only Irish pub and a popular sports bar. Serves Guinness and Jaegermeister, among other things. Pool table. Burgers and snacks. Every Monday at 20:00 they hold a pub quiz.(updated June 2018)
- 4 Sangre, 5ª Avenida Norte #33A, ☏ 502 7832-8978. Fancy wine bar, fine atmosphere. Moderate prices. Large selection of wine per glass. Light snacks also served.
Coffee shops
- 5 Fernando's Kaffee, 7ª Avenida Norte #43D, ☏ 502 7832-6953. M-Sa 07:00-19:00, Su 07:00-13:00. Some of the best coffee in Antigua, plus great breakfasts. Fernando, the owner, is very friendly and may show you his operation: the coffee roaster, grinder, etc. Pleasant courtyard seating is found when walking through the first two rooms and around the kitchen. The breakfasts are awesome: pancakes and crepes and fresh fruit. It is a great place to relax drinking wonderful coffee.
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| Byudjet | Under USD25/GTQ195 per night |
| O'rta masofa | USD25-75/GTQ195-585 per night |
| Splurge | Over USD100/GTQ585 per night |
Byudjet
- El Pasar de los Años. As of early 2016, the cheapest place to stay during the week. Reasonable hostel with a lot of beds put into a room. Has a kitchen, free WiFi, and a spacious patio. Q35 (Q55 during the weekend).
- 1 La Casa del Rompecabezas, 2ª Avenida Sur #19, ☏ 502 7832-6694, ✉[email protected]. There are four private rooms available for rent at this friendly homestay: two singles and two doubles. Free Wi-Fi, three meals served daily except Sunday, free purified water, coffee and tea, shared baths with hot showers. US$20/person/day daily or weekly (3-day minimum stay); US$15/person/day monthly.
- 2 Hostel 5, 4ª Avenida Norte #33, ☏ 502 7832-5462. Wonderful owner who will take very good care of you and is a great cook. Comfortable beds, clean facilities, lockers, very hot showers, awesome rooftop terrace with picnic table, hammock, and a great view of the volcano. The bar/restaurant downstairs has very cheap cold beers and serves great food. Q50 for a dorm with full breakfast included.
- 3 Jungle Party Hostal, 6ª Avenida Norte #20, ☏ 502 7832-8975. A mid-sized hostel with a courtyard, bar, restaurant, and hammocks. The operative word here is "party", so if you want a peaceful place where you can hit the hay early, look elsewhere. Wi-Fi free and daily happy hour. Hot water showers (hot water tank, not electric showerheads). Rate includes breakfast from anything on the menu. Dorm rooms from 4-6 beds. No outside food or drinks permitted. US$8-10/night.
- 4 Posada Don Valentino, 5ª Calle Poniente #28, ☏ 502 7832-0384. Belgilanish: 15:00, tekshirib ko'rmoq: 13:00. Spacious, light-filled rooms and common areas with Guatemalan furniture and textiles. All rooms have private bath, cable TV, 24-hour hot water, and views. 18 standard rooms and 3 suites. 2 large terraces with city and volcano views. An Internet cafe, international phone service, travel agency, use of a shared kitchen, laundry service, bag storage, free bottled water. Bilingual staff. Discounts for large groups and longer stays. US$14-34/night.
- 5 [ilgari o'lik havola]Posada Juma OCAG, Alameda de Santa Lucía Norte #13, ☏ 502 7832-3109. Rooms with private baths and cast-iron beds. Rooms set around a small pretty courtyard. Small sun terrace upstairs. Friendly and helpful staff. Q120 single, Q160 double.
- 6 El Viejo Danés, Alameda de Santa Lucia Norte, Callejón San Jerónimo #31, ☏ 502 7832-3881, ✉[email protected]. Belgilanish: 14:00-16:00, tekshirib ko'rmoq: 11:00. Small hostel. Close to the market, ruins, and chicken bus station, run by a friendly couple Roberto and Claudia. Clean, shared toilet and showers with hot water. Kitchen with cooking facilities and dining area on the rooftop terrace overlooking the ruins. Two-bed rooms also available. They can also organize tours to different sights in and around Antigua. English-speaking staff. US$14 for double room, US$19 for quadruple.
- 7 Villa Esthela, 2ª Avenida Sur #48, ☏ 502 4102-4122. Belgilanish: 13:00, tekshirib ko'rmoq: 11:00. A nice quiet guesthouse in Antigua. You can use the kitchen to make your own meals but breakfast is included. Nice clean rooms and shared bathrooms are also very clean. Garden with hammocks and a living room with cable TV/DVD, nice way to meet other travellers. A little bit further from the center (10-15 minute walk), but then you have also something good for a very good price. Bunk beds US$6.50/night; private rooms US$9-11/person/night.
O'rta masofa
- 8 Chez Daniel, Calle de San Luquitas #20, ☏ 502 4264-1122, ✉[email protected]. Belgilanish: 13:00, tekshirib ko'rmoq: noon-14:00. Spacious and modern rooms, complete with a comfortable double bed, along with a single bed, a huge bathroom with giant tub. Bepul Wi-Fi. US$54 single, US$59 double, US$15 for each additional person.
- 9 Entre Volcanes (formerly Posada Lazos Fuertes), Alameda Santa Lucia Sur #5, ☏ 502 7832-8614. A 15-room hotel, very clean, with an upscale colonial-style elegance that belies a quite down-to-earth room rate. In a busy part of town, but very quiet. Pleasant patio and rooftop terrace. Breakfast (ample portions!) included in the rate. Fast, reliable wireless Internet. US$85-95/night.
- 10 Hostal Las Marias, Calle a San Bartolo, Las Jacarandas, Lote #7, ☏ 502 5516-9147. Belgilanish: 15:00, tekshirib ko'rmoq: 13:00. A beautiful bed and breakfast in a very quiet and safe area, about 5 blocks from Parque Central. Comfortable rooms, hot water, Wi-Fi, complimentary water, shampoo, etc. Discount for groups, students, volunteers, adopting parents. US$50-80 for standard rooms, apartments US$85 for 1-2 guests or US$100 for 3-4 guests.
- 11 Hotel Casa Antigua, 3ª Calle Poniente #5, ☏ 502 7832-9090, ✉[email protected]. Belgilanish: 15:00, tekshirib ko'rmoq: 13:00. Historic hotel only a two-minute walk from Parque Central. 22 rooms all with baths, 3 gardens with fountains and a rooftop terrace. All rooms are decorated with antiques. Discounts for large groups or weekly stays. Free Wi-Fi & Internet terminals, free purified water, breakfast is available, coffee, use of kitchen, laundry service, bag storage, travel services, airport pickups, cable TV & hot water 24 hours. US$47-73.
- 12 Hotel Casa Cristina, Callejón Camposeco #3A, ☏ 502 7832-0623. This small and charming 10-room hotel is only four blocks from Parque Central. All rooms have private bath and hot water. Free coffee, tea and purified water. Wireless accessible from all rooms. Discounts for longer stays. US$25-45/night.
- 13 Hotel Casa Rustica, 6ª Avenida Norte #8, ☏ 502 7832-0694, ✉[email protected]. Belgilanish: 15:00, tekshirib ko'rmoq: 13:00. All rooms are private, have comfortable anti-stress beds and lots of natural light. Free purified water, use of large shared kitchen, laundry service, bag storage, Internet terminals, small cafe, Internet cafe, travel services, airport pickups, cable TV & hot water 24 hours a day. The Wi-Fi signal is fast, strong, and free for hotel guests (Q5/hr, Q20/day or Q70/week for nonguests). Check your email while relaxing by the garden, on the terrace or in a hammock, while sipping on a cool one or eating a snack. And if you're a dog lover, you're in luck - there are three friendly ones who live on the property. Weekdays: US$32 (single)/US$39 (double) with shared bath, US$40 (single)/US$49 (double) with private bath. Weekends: US$37 (single)/US$45 (double) with shared bath, US$46 (single)/US$56 (double) with private bath.
- 14 Hotel Quinta de las Flores, Calle del Hermano Pedro #6, ☏ 502 7832-3721. Belgilanish: 15:00, tekshirib ko'rmoq: 13:00. Located a 10-minute walk from the center of town, this hotel offers several quiet, almost free-standing rooms spaced around a central fountain. A special treat is the working fireplace, with firewood at the ready. US$65-95, US$140 for detached "casita"; higher for New Year's and Semana Santa.
- 15 Posada Doña Luisa, 7ª Avenida Norte #4, ☏ 502 7832-3414. There is nothing fancy about this place, but the people there are warm and friendly and it is clean and quiet. Single, double, and triple rooms available. US$39-45/night.
- 16 Posada la Merced, 7ª Avenida Norte #43, ☏ 502 7832-3197. Belgilanish: 15:00, tekshirib ko'rmoq: 13:00. Clean, well-kept hotel with helpful staff. The owner used to be a tour guide and offers great advice. US$46-56/night.
Splurge
- 17 Casa Madeleine, Calle del Espíritu Santo #69, ☏ 502 7832-9848, Bepul: 1 877 325-9137, faks: 502 7832 9358, ✉[email protected]. Belgilanish: 15:00, tekshirib ko'rmoq: 13:00. A beautiful B&B about six blocks from Parque Central. Comfortable rooms, hot water, Wi-Fi, complimentary water, shampoo, etc. Whirlpool and Jacuzzi, spa services and packages. Great view of their courtyard and the volcano. Discount for groups, students, volunteers, adopting parents. US$110/night for standard twin or double room; US$157/nt for suite.
- 18 Casa Santo Domingo, 3ª Calle Oriente #28A, ☏ 502 7820-1220, faks: 502 7832-4155, ✉[email protected]. Belgilanish: 15:00, tekshirib ko'rmoq: peshin. A luxury international-class hotel built in the remodeled ruins of an old convent. Access to three great museums in the Paseo de los Museos is included in your room rate. Gorgeous landscaping and all the services. US$176-198/night for standard room, US$253/nt for suite.
- 19 Hotel Casa del Parque, 4ª Avenida Norte #5, ☏ 502 7832-0961, faks: 502 7832-3709, ✉[email protected]. Belgilanish: 15:00, tekshirib ko'rmoq: 13:00. Centrally located luxury hotel. 16 rooms and 9 suites, all with bath, breakfast, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, (massages available), 3 gardens with fountains and a 2nd level terrace. All rooms are decorated with beautiful Guatemalan furniture. Free Wi-Fi & Internet terminals, free purified water, free breakfast & coffee, laundry service, bag storage, travel services, airport pickups, cable TV & hot water 24 hours. US$82/night.
- 20 Hotel Convento Santa Catalina, 5ª Avenida Norte #28, ☏ 502 7832-3080, faks: 502 7832-3610. Belgilanish: 15:00, tekshirib ko'rmoq: 13:00. In the shadow of the famous Arco de Santa Catalina, the Hotel Convento Santa Catalina offers singles, doubles, triples, and junior suites. 16 furnished rooms, seven of which have kitchenettes. 2 beautiful gardens and a wonderful view of the volcanoes. US$81/night.
- 21 El Marques de Antigua, 4ª Avenida Sur #30, ☏ 502 2836-1012, ✉[email protected]. Belgilanish: 15:00, tekshirib ko'rmoq: peshin. An all-suite hotel. Two types of suites: Loft Doña Beatriz (1-4 guests) and Loft Don Pedro (4-6 guests), fully furnished and equipped with kitchen, living room, dining table, mini-patio with a fountain, washer and dryer, 42-inch LED TV, Wi-Fi, and more. US$120-136/night.
- 22 Hotel Palacio de Doña Leonor, 4ª Calle Oriente #8, ☏ 502 7962-0202, ✉[email protected]. Belgilanish: 15:00, tekshirib ko'rmoq: peshin. Named after the daughter of Pedro de Alvarado, conqueror and first governor of Guatemala. Twelve rooms and suites around a magnificent garden courtyard. GTQ1250-1900/nt.
- 23 El Palacio de Doña Beatriz, Las Gravileas, Calle de los Duelos, ☏ 502 7832-4052. Belgilanish: 15:00, tekshirib ko'rmoq: 13:00. Luxury B&B inside a coffee plantation, near Santo Domingo convent and museum, 40 minutes from the Guatemala City airport. GTQ880-1350/nt.
- 24 Porta Hotel Antigua, 8ª Calle Poniente #1, ☏ 502 7931-0600, ✉[email protected]. Belgilanish: 15:00, tekshirib ko'rmoq: Noon. A beautiful hotel, just a few blocks away from the park on a quiet street. The hotel has a great pool, parrots that live outside your window and great meals in the dining area. Tip: try their amazing hot chocolate. Rooms from US$195.
Homestays
Homestays with Antiguan families can be arranged through language schools or directly with the family in question. Because the families are prepaid, you can switch your school at any time and try a different school. Your shuttle from the airport is also prepaid if arranged through a school, so if your driver asks for Q40 or Q80 in tips, just smile, and give him Q10 or Q15 at most (a 20% tip), more if your luggage was lugged up a steep hill and dozens of steps.
The homes are often on hilltops, so be prepared to encounter large black scorpions on the lit walls at night, when you are walking home late. They are harmless unless you disturb them, but you might consider wearing shoes if they are abundant. Choose a home in the town to avoid climbing hills, and you will also get fewer mosquitoes. Families charge about Q580 for 7 days of bed, shared toilet, and 2 meals. Expect to pay about Q80 or Q160 more if you want to add lunch (the main meal), or if you expect a private bathroom (well worth it if you don't want to share with up to a dozen other boarders).
An advantage of a home stay for the Spanish language student is a chance for language immersion, as well as the cultural experience. The fewer students the family board, the better the experience. Too many students prefer to speak in English to each other and destroy your "immersive" experience. Ask first how many people are in the home, and how many boarders there are. You might avoid a situation where, say, there's one sink and two toilets shared by 14 people, and there's no way to take a proper shower because so many people are using the hot water. If you value cleanliness and convenience, book a room with private toilet and sink.
Ask the house mother to explain how to get the switch to activate on the shower, or you might have to deal with a cold shower. Buy your own soap and shampoo, as the home might use the same soap for washing dishes and clothing as for bathing. The housing may be more basic than in a hotel with simple concrete block or adobe construction, shared bathroom, and small rooms. Ask if there is a secure lock for your room, as the home is often shared with local boarders, and you do not always want to lug your camera and laptop everywhere you go.
You must provide your own hand towels and bath towels. If you leave them in a common bathroom, don't be surprised if everyone uses them. Eating hours are often different, with dinner often served at 19:30 or 20:00, so you might want to procure your own meals if you intend to go to bed early. Remember that dinner is simple: a few pieces of cold bread and perhaps very light soup. For American-style dinners, go out and buy your own food at the restaurants. Fresh fruits and vegetables are not often served, so eat plenty of beans or bring along your own source of fiber.
Some areas of Antigua are mosquito-free, but in other areas, they are found in abundance. As owners of homestay facilities often leave the door open while cleaning, a compact mosquito net or tent is necessary if you do not enjoy having mosquitoes buzzing around your face at night.
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The post office (oficina the correos) is opposite the market in Alameda de Santa Lucia, between 4a and 5a Calle Poniente. As of Oct 2019, no stamps are sold because the postal service is changing from a private to public owned business. They hope to reopen in 2020.
There are many Internet cafes and long-distance phone shops in Antigua. Internet time costs GTQ5-10 per hour. Internet shops often have video phones for Skype calls. Many phone shops use VOIP, and not all area codes will work: for instance, the phone shop downtown will not reach certain cell phones and certain newer area codes. But just around the northwest corner is another shop that reached most U.S. area codes. Just ask as they will reluctantly point you to their competitor. Cellphones from the U.S. will work, but international roaming charges apply and are generally quite steep. Some people ask their carrier to turn off the voice mail function to avoid charges for voice mail.
Xavfsiz bo'ling
Due to the presence of the "Tourist Police", Antigua is much safer than any other city in Guatemala: you're very unlikely to be mugged or robbed here, at least during the daytime. (At night, things get a bit more questionable.) However, the flipside of that is once you leave the city center, you're mostly on your own, so it's inadvisable under those circumstances to engage in risky behavior such as displaying valuables conspicuously. If you plan to visit sites outside the center of town like the volcanoes, make sure you go with an officer of the tourist police who accompany tourists there at least once a day.
Armed robbery is depressingly common. If this happens to you, rule number one is don't try to resist, as criminals will not hesitate to use their weapons on uncooperative victims. However, there are still ways to minimize the impact of a robbery on your trip. Firstly, it's a good idea to leave your passport in your hotel safe or local home and to carry a photocopy instead. If you are robbed, you will not need to go the consulate for paperwork. Secondly, it's also smart — especially for those who'll be moving around frequently — to keep the bulk of your valuables in a money belt strapped to your waist, and place a few dollars in a separate wallet that you can hand over to a robber if you come across one. ATMs are available, so an ATM card (ideally hidden in a money belt as described above) should be carried for instant cash.
Pickpocketing is actually somewhat less of a danger in Antigua as compared to armed robberies, but during peak tourist times like Semana Santa it's still wise to keep a hand on your wallet. Keep your bags in front of you when walking through El Mercado, as there have been reports of thieves slicing through shopping bags with razor blades to steal the contents.
Almost all bars and restaurants will be happy to call a taxi for you. Asking the bar staff to call the taxi for you, instead of looking for one yourself, can be a good idea since the staff tend to know the drivers they are calling. Ask them what the price should be beforehand, and also ask them to confirm the price with the taxi or tuk-tuk when they arrive. In Antigua, many locals consider the buses safer than a tuk-tuk as they have been blamed for taking tourists to obscure areas to rob them. Women, crimes against whom are often not widely publicized in Guatemala, are especially at risk on public transportation: as a woman, you might be safer riding on a crowded bus than hailing a tuk-tuk or taxi from an unknown driver.
Hiking the Volcán de Agua requires extra caution as numerous robberies and some kidnappings have occurred there. The relatively few reputable tour operators who offer this hike usually employ the services of a police escort or armed guards. If yours doesn't, it's best to choose a different operator.
Sog'lom bo'ling
If you are lucky, you will not have any illnesses in Antigua. However, most long-term visitors may encounter a case of food poisoning or bacterial or viral enteritis. The best way to treat it without a physician's intervention is to buy packages (sobre) of re-hydration solution (solución de rehidratación oral). It is a simple mix of potassium, sodium, and glucose.Most cases of food poisoning or intestinal infections can be blamed on street vendors with unrefrigerated sauces or paste, but home cooked meals can also be the cause. Street vendor food is cheap, but you should avoid it unless you have been eating it daily. A virgin stomach often cannot handle the common bacterial toxins found in unrefrigerated sauces, slaws, and cold marinades.Issiq, o'ralgan, qaynatilgan ovqatni quvurga quyish, ehtimol, xavfsizdir, ammo barcha toksinlardan to'liq tozalanmasligi mumkin.
Eng yaxshisi qochish kerak ceviche vabo kabi bakteriyalarning potentsial xavfi tufayli. Kontaminatsiyalangan sug'orish suvi uchun yangi salatlar iste'mol qilinmasligi kerak. Qulupnay ifloslangan sug'orish suvi tufayli gepatit A orqali o'tishi ma'lum bo'lgan. O'zingizning salat yoki qulupnayni tayyorlashda, sayqallash eritmasi yoki yod bilan namlash tavsiya etiladi. Ovqatlanishdan oldin barcha mevalarni yuvish yoki tozalash kerak. Taniqli restoranda yuqori sifatli mol go'shti olib kelinmaguncha, kam miqdordagi pishgan go'shtdan, kistlangan parazitlar tufayli saqlanish kerak. Stolda tez-tez yangi qaymoq beriladi, ammo uning pasterizatsiyalangan yoki oldindan pishirilganligiga amin bo'lmasangiz, uni ovqatingizga qo'yishdan saqlanish yaxshidir. Yalang oyoq yoki poyabzal bilan yurish odatiy holdir, ammo ular bilan piyoda yurish yoki yalangoyoq yurish olib kelishi mumkin teri lichinkasi migranlari, bir necha kundan keyin ankilomater lichinkalari teriga kirib, qichishgan qizil egri chiziqlar va chiziqlarni keltirib chiqaradigan parazitar infektsiya. Agar yulkadan yursangiz, poyabzal va paypoq kiying.
Gvatemalada, boshqa Lotin Amerikasi davlatlari singari, tarqatish joyida xlorli suv filtrlangan. Biroq, u kranga etib borgach, endi xavfsiz bo'lmaydi. Ko'pgina korxonalar va uylarning tomidagi suv saqlagichlari bor, ular kunning kam iste'mol davrida (odatda kechasi) to'ldiriladi va kun davomida, jamoat ta'minotida suv bosimi past yoki umuman bo'lmaganda, musluğun bosimini ushlab turadi. Bu mamlakatda keng tarqalgan E. Coli, salmonella yoki sistikokkoz kabi suv bilan yuqadigan ichak kasalliklarining sababi. Shuningdek, umumiy suv quvurlarida past bosim tez-tez ichimlik suvi tizimidagi yoriqlarga oqib tushadigan xom kanalizatsiya bilan ifloslangan er osti suvlariga olib keladi. Rivojlanayotgan mamlakatlarga sayohat qilgan va hozirgi kunda surunkali diareya yoki oshqozon-ichak trakti bilan kasallanganlarning 20 foizigacha ichak parazitlari bilan kasallangan bo'lib, ular qaytib kelgandan keyin ko'p yillar davom etishi mumkin. Qaytgan Tinchlik Korpusi ko'ngillilarining 80% dan ortig'i ichak parazitlariga ega. AQSh va Buyuk Britaniyada o'tkazilgan laboratoriya sinovlari ko'pincha bu juda kichik parazitlarni sog'inadi, shuning uchun takroriy namunalarni topshirish kerak. Suv bilan yuqadigan kasallikdan saqlanishning yagona aqlsiz usuli bu musluk suvidan saqlanish (agua del chorro) va buning o'rniga shisha yoki filtrlangan suvni iching (agua del garrafón yoki agua embotellada). Shuningdek, ba'zi uylarda va restoranlarda 5 litrlik idishlarda tozalangan suv bor va uni stakanlarda berishadi. Muz tozalangan suvdan yasalganligini so'rang.
Engish
Kir yuvish
Kir yuvish har xil tomonidan amalga oshirilishi mumkin lavanderiya shahar atrofida. Siz kiringizni tashlaysiz, ular uni tortishadi va sizdan bir funt uchun narx olishadi (kilogramm uchun emas, qiziq). Kirlar quritilib, ikki-to'rt soat ichida olib ketilishi mumkin. Mahalliy aholi, hech kim yo'qolib qolmasligi yoki almashtirilmasligi uchun kirlaringizni inventarizatsiya qilishni maslahat beradi. Ikki to'liq xalta kiyimlari og'irligi 16 funtga teng.
Nashrlar
- Qué Pasa. La Antiguada joylashgan ikki tilli oylik jurnal, unda turizm, badiiy maqolalar, intervyular va tadbirlar taqvimi, kino va jonli musiqa mavjud. La Antigua va Gvatemala shahridagi ko'plab joylarda bosma nashrlar bepul.
- Revue jurnali. La Antiguada joylashgan ikki tilli jurnal, unda turizm, badiiy maqolalar, intervyular, hazil va tadbirlar taqvimi, kino va jonli musiqa mavjud. Ozod.
- La Kuadra. Café No Sé tomonidan nashr etilgan jurnalda she'rlar, sayohatchilar, jurnallar, siyosiy xususiyatlar va sharhlar, rassomlarning sharhlari va boshqalar mavjud. ozod.
Keyingisi
- Gvatemala shahri - Milliy poytaxt, bir soatlik masofada.
- Kopan - Chegaraning narigi tomonidagi Maya xarobalari Gonduras. Antigua va Antigua o'rtasida olti soatlik sayohatni amalga oshiradigan to'g'ridan-to'g'ri avtobus mavjud.
- San-Markos La Laguna, Atitlan ko'li; Umumiy 15 kishilik servis, yotoqxonani olib ketish @ 08:30 va 14:00, Q70pp, 3,5 soat.