Guatemala is a small Central American country located just to the south of Mexico. Although the country as a whole isn’t particularly popular with tourists, the city of Antigua Guatemala is one of the most unforgettable visits for any traveler to Latin America.
Antigua Guatemala is a small city of only 45,000 people, but the treasure that it possesses is some of the most well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture in all of Spain’s former colonies.
Antigua Guatemala, in fact, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site due to the amazing state of conservation of the Baroque colonial architecture that is located there.
As we all know, many of the buildings that the Spanish built in their colonies were cathedrals and churches. One can visit many stunning examples of missionary cathedrals in Antigua Guatemala, including the colorful Iglesia de la Merced.
Nearly all of the center of the city’s architecture is protected and dates back to the days of Spanish rule, and its tapestry of bright colors and ornate facades are truly a sight to behold.
Antigua Guatemala’s natural setting makes it all the more beautiful, as it’s located in the scenic central volcanic highlands of the country.
Visitors will never forget their trip to Antigua Guatemala and the feeling of traveling back in time.
