Antigua Guatemala | Central America Travel Vlog | Things to do, weather, food, and more

See why Antigua is one of the must-see places in Central America in our travel vlog. A UNESCO world heritage site, for more than 200 years Antigua served as the seat of the military governor of the Spanish colony of Guatemala- a large region that included almost all of present-day Central America. First, we talk about the glorious weather in Antigua and some of the positioning of the city at an elevation of 5029ft. Then we walk to the very heart of Antigua: Parque Central (Central Park) with the fountain of the sirens at its center. Then we take a short walk to the Santa Catalina Arch, arguably the most famous landmark in all of Antigua if not all of Guatemala. The Santa Catalina Arch is not just a pretty tourist attraction, it was originally built with a very specific purpose. After lunch at the delicious Rincón Típico, we have a sweet treat at the Choco Museo (chocolate museum) while learning a little bit about how chocolate is made. Then it's off to another of Antigua's famous tourist destinations: the Convent of the Capuchinas (Convento Capuchinas). Like much of the historic city, the Convent of the Capuchinas was damaged during an earthquake many years ago, but it is still the perfect place to escape to when you want some peace and quiet. Lastly, we finish our day with some delicious Guatemalan coffee and catch a procession preparing for the famous Semana Santa. Unfortunately, Semana Santa (holy week) was canceled this year so we feel lucky to have seen this.
We filmed this episode of Antigua Guatemala in March 2020.
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[@EmmaOfer]

We took this footage shortly before the lockdown... but we actually never left Guatemala! Antigua is definitely quieter these days...

[@Anilove1]

Emma & Ofer just came across your channel and I have enjoyed watching this particular episode. Antigua Guatemala is a delightful place! Thank you for sharing your experience to the world.

[@luisdelcid4250]

You guys needed to go to cerro De la Cruz. Is a must. You cannot go to la Antigua and not go there. Beautiful sight

[@broberto9500]

Buen video

[@yvesana]

Antigua’s like my second home. When you get the chance, y’all should go to Las Palmas - the food is phenomenal.

[@hugoberlusconi]

Thanks for sharing. Is so rich and beautiful the United Kingdom of Guatemala established since 1609 that extends from El Soconusco (today Chiapas) to Part of Panama. Guatemala is the 12th producer of silver in the world and 20th producer of gold besides having massive reserves of nickel, jade and so many other natural resources. The Malvinas belong to Argentina, The Esequibo belongs to Venezuela and Belice belongs to Guatemala. The Land of Jacobo Arbenz, Miguel Angel Asturias (Literature Nobel Prize) and Kjell Eugenio Laugerud. God bless!

[@manuelsente3220]

Chichicastenango .It is a very touristy place, great for everyone. 😃

[@billycatalan6758]

Es un país mui bonito grasias x enseñar ese país tan lido dios los bendiga muchachos

[@hugoberlusconi]

Guatebella I have been there several times. Main exports of Guatemala are silver, gold, jade, cardamom and cofee. Guatemala has massive reserves of minerals and natural resources. God bless

[@olgascleaningssanchez8941]

Pronto tendré el privilegio de conocer 🤗 ya conozco su jente muy lindas a hora tengo que conocer guatemala y su original comida 😋

[@maranathanaciondeDios]

Bienvenidos a todos los que quieran venir a Guatemala 🇬🇹 viva Guatemala 🇬🇹

[@EmmaOfer]

🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹

[@MrRodrigo2841]

Im so happy you like my country welcome back again and every body

[@aventuradecuilcogt]

Bien venido a guatelinda suerte a tu canal saludos desde Guatemala huehuetenango municipio cuilco

[@mariajosebatresrojas7222]

I got the chills with the procession, I loved and looked forward to them every year, I never would have thought it would be two years of no processions and the music, so nostalgic!

[@Patatasfritas10]

Ilove Guatemala mi country ❤

[@elderaggeoguerrapaiz9074]

Bonito vídeo, personas como uds son Bienvenidas a Guatemala, hacen vídeos bonitos para el mundo y así muchos turistas internacionales llegarán a visitar este bello país, gracias y felicidades en sus viajes a Guatemala.

[@EmmaOfer]

¡gracias! su país es hermoso 💙

[@SpanishSkeleton777]

Hello, I am from Guatemala, thank you for coming to my country, since it is not well known

[@chapintrebolero]

me gusta mucho como lo presentaron, gracias amigos y vuelvan pronto al pais de la eterna primavera

[@graciecanil8482]

Thank you for advertising my country, we're glad to have you.

[@EmmaOfer]

Thank you for having us in your beautiful country!

[@rogeliomorente3800]

Welcome in Guatemala is nice country

[@bohemiobilly]

Excelent video... Guatemala is awesome!

[@fitoparedes232]

Thanks for visit my country guys you the best Welcome to Guatemala always.

[@diegoflynn6215]

I first saw Guatemala 1987. A friend from work talked me into going. I have a textile background and was interested in the weaving. It was magic. Went back several times.

[@EmmaOfer]

Wow 1987! Did it look very different back then? Guatemala stole our hearts as well ❤️ such a magical place

[@diegoflynn6215]

@@EmmaOfer It looked a lot different. As you can imagine. We flew into Guatemala City. Stayed one night. Did the market. Very rustic. Very few tourists. We took a "taxi" to Antigua. Actually an old American car, no muffler, torn leather seats, and total static blaring from the radio. Same experience 5 days later to Panajachel. Both were much smaller then. No one spoke English. Not many restaurants. We had a little fireplace in Antigua that they would light for us every night. We did the ruins with a local guide. Lots of gun fire which my friend claimed was fireworks. Very atmospheric with the morning fog coming out of Antigua. All the road checks. And of course the weavings were extraordinary. It was life changing.

[@dr3amersl0unge21]

I miss my country 😔

[@marcushectorledesman2347]

Awesome video guys!! ♥️Welcome to Guatemala City,

[@lizachacon7880]

Hello Miss: Beautiful video of Antigua Guatemala you showed. I believe you because I was there a couple of years ago & I loved it. Not only the weather, but the different kinds of food too. There are different places in the country were to go. For example lake Atitlan, or the Amatitlan that is another one. Up north, in the department of Peten, it has Tikal to be visited. In the east coast, we see that the department of Izabal has different beaches, cities, that can be visited too. I think that Guatemalan people should appreciate all the beautiful things that they have. I hope that they get more information so that they get more visitors. I have been in diff. Places in South America too, but Guatemala is one of my favorite. It has beautiful things. What you need is to have a little bit of Spanish the language, so you understand when men are talking to you in Latin America, or you want to buy things, go to the malls.

[@alferdoruiz3297]

Thank you for visiting my 🏙️ cty God bless you from Madison Wisconsin USA .

[@mikesims744]

Lived there for a year. I miss it. Beautiful place and culture.

[@adrianacarillo3284]

Guy's I hope you Guy's have a lot of fun 8n Guatemala 🇬🇹

[@guikello]

Hermoso vídeo!

[@jadedeoro7210]

Guatemala amazing beautiful 🇬🇹🇬🇹

[@PrincipeGL]

Ho yes its the beatifull place in the world 🌎..its my from Guatemala 🇬🇹♥ 😃

[@EmmaOfer]

So beautiful!

[@PrincipeGL]

@@EmmaOfer yes yes 👍

[@luismiguel1886]

3:30 AM viendo tu vídeo ya me dió Ambre con esa comida welcome My country

[@EmmaOfer]

Todavía sueño con las patatas 😂🤤🥔

[@luismiguel1886]

@@EmmaOfer 🙈😄

[@mundoquime2047]

Another great walk with both of you. Antigua me encanta, been there 3 times. Love the way you looks so auténticos. 💯

[@EmmaOfer]

Thank you for walking along with us ❤

[@JesusMorales-gr1te]

I love that place 😍😍

[@antoniorojas1254]

Thanks for shring. Enjoy the trip be safe uall. God bless ull

[@EmmaOfer]

Thank you!

[@gumercindolopez7129]

Nice video

[@cristinamead9275]

Thank you for showing us how beautiful Antigua Guatemala is. I was there Christmas 2019 I actually slept though a 5.9 earthquake

[@EmmaOfer]

5.9?! 😳 wow! We felt tremors now-and-then but nothing that big! Thank you for watching 😀

[@samyperez1630]

🥰😍.. 👋🏻😊 Tus videos son lindos y relajantes. Muy bien editados.. Que bien que disfrutes de Guatemala!! 🇬🇹🇬🇹😊

[@alexandercolo8387]

Welcome to Guatemala

[@gokumiclave5702]

Perfect 👌

[@edgargalicia251]

Me gusta el video

[@brandonramirez6112]

Hey guys thanks for visiting my country, I also suggest you to visit El volcan De Tajumulco the highest pick of Central America and its unique nature and mayan architecture around it.

[@EmmaOfer]

Thank you! We need to return to Guatemala to see all the things we couldn’t because of covid. Definitely putting El Volcan de Tajumulco on the list!

[@raulvelasquez3524]

I'm from Antigua , I just want to say what a beautiful woman . blessings for both of you

[@oscarteo4264]

Hola primer ves los veo pero que lindo video me rei mucho cuando pasaron los pajaros ver su exprecion🤣🤣🤣. Muy bien explicado, les deseo lo mejor Feliz Año

[@ericvaria7807]

Min 6:07 when we were kids we used to play with those blue/purple flowers you tear them off you grab them from below the you spin them and looks like little helicopters 👍

[@giovannirodriguez6072]

This is the most honest video I ever seen I felt like I was with you guys thanks keep it up

[@wilsonfuentes5093]

We are the ones that export the most coffee for Starbucks !!

[@TravelingisFREEDOM]

Este lugar parece realmente encantador, espero poder ir cuando todo esto pase. Ver y compartir lugares como estos es por lo que me gusta viajar y hacer videos!

[@EmmaOfer]

¡estoy de acuerdo!

[@jackintheworld6639]

Thanks for the gorgeous snapshot tour of Antigua! My home for more than a year. Quetzales - as I'm sure you've learned by now - is pronounced Ket-sal-es. BRAVO, Emma & Ofer!

[@EmmaOfer]

Haha yes we eventually figured it out 😂 I edited this about 3 months after we filmed it and it def made me cringe 😅 so glad you enjoyed it! You have a beautiful home city 🥰

[@bryanestrada8075]

Love it!

[@siulnuhc9775]

Nice video i love thats place

[@andrealandaverde280]

i like this city

[@LeishaLangston]

This video made me so nostalgic for Guatemala! I made a point every trip to take a photo under that arch. There is something about drinking the coffee grown in the country. I can buy Guatemalan coffee here but it’s never tasted as good as when I was there of course. Enjoyed this video so much! I hope things with the Covid lockdown ease up soon. 💗

[@EmmaOfer]

Thank you! You would be amazed at how quiet it is now. We’re hoping to do a more current/update video within the next 2 weeks. There’s absolutely no one under the arch these days 😢. I also hope things will ease soon- I would love to see more of the country! Mostly we just “tour” the supermarket and the inside of our airbnb lol but we have discovered and become addicted to the Guatemalan hot sauce (Picamas) 🤤😂 we’re already stocking up on TSA compliant bottles of it lmao

[@LeishaLangston]

Emma & Ofer ahh yes I bet that is so strange with the usual hustle and bustle of Antigua gone. The volcanoes there are stunning - Pacaya is probably my favorite not to mention other Mayan ruins and Lake Atitlan. 😭 I really hope you guys get to do more exploring soon! It’s such a beautiful country!

[@estefanybaltazar8369]

My mom brings coffee grown from one of the country sides in Guatemala. She doesn't just bring a container. She brings the full suitcase and leaves her clothes with the locals.

[@hugoberlusconi]

Thanks for sharing. The main exports of Guatemala are silver, gold, cardamom and cofee. The United Kingdom of Guatemala founded in 1609 is 12th producer of silver in the world and 20th producer of gold besides having massive reserves of nickel, jade etc etc. too bad big foreign multinational corporations have been taking almost everything in the last 100 years. The Land of Jacobo Arbenz, Asturias and Kjell Eugenio Laugerud. The Malvinas belong to Argentina and Belice belongs to Guatemala. Guatemala is so beautiful I have been there several times. God bless

[@Drifterplanet]

Antigua looks so interesting, i love the colorful streets and the lively restaurant. I want to eat what you're eating here in the video.

[@EmmaOfer]

It really feels like an under-appreciated gem! So much history and natural beauty here! Thank you for watching

[@chapinusmaximus4582]

@@EmmaOfer Yes I believe La Antigua and Guatemala itself is so underrated tourism wise. It should be more popular and visited in general. Its people is so kind.

[@Tietsynurvinsikov]

My advice though is to leave Guatemala City as soon as you can.

[@thepharmacistwiththesuitcase]

Hello guys!!! Here is another travel youtuber!!! I liked a lot your video!!! Bravi!!! Keep on this lovely work!!!! Greetings from Italy 🇮🇹

[@lorenzomatias3499]

Wow, Nice video guys!!🤗

[@EmmaOfer]

thank you!

[@lorenzomatias3499]

@@EmmaOfer your are wellcome.

[@rudolphparedes9856]

Nice video... hope you made it to Cerro de la Cruz...!!!! It’s a nice short walk..!!!!!!!

[@EmmaOfer]

Unfortunately we didn’t 😔 we only had 2 days in Antigua but planned to come back after Lake Atitlan and hike Cerro de la Cruz & the volcanos but the lockdown prevented us from doing it 💔 at least it gives us a reason to come back

[@rudolphparedes9856]

Emma & Ofer ::: Thought you were still in Antigua all this time...!! I’m confused... but, it doesn’t matter..!!

[@superlocker6858]

Good video! Thanks guys!!

[@SaqibKhan-eh6ck]

Very nice video

[@TravelingisFREEDOM]

This seems to be a very amazing place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future when all this is over. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!

[@emanuelrubio2414]

You are awesome thanks for visiting my country!

[@EmmaOfer]

Thank you for having us ❤️ you have a beautiful country

[@BonnysOneStepAhead]

Wow love this vlog, so colourful streets ...restaurants are amazing, love the pigeons....missing my travel days

[@EmmaOfer]

Thank you, we’re also hoping travel will be possible soon 🙏

[@ernestoleal6846]

Delicious food I'm from Guatemala But moved to New York a long time a go

[@EmmaOfer]

Still dream about some of that food 😁

[@marckortega5613]

Guatemala one of the countries with the best tourist sites, and very friendly people.

[@EmmaOfer]

So true. Everyone we met there was so kind and lovely.

[@quetzalteco5024]

Welcome to GUATEMALA My house is your house Always when you want to Visit him Guatemalans. We are present with a Word Of affection

[@EmmaOfer]

Beautiful ❤️🇬🇹 thank you

[@humbertoperez9498]

I have just subscribed

[@EmmaOfer]

Thank you 🙂 welcome!

[@pedroalonzo7809]

You guys are awesome and friendly ,thanks for visit my country hope you like it,i don't know if went to tikal but it's a great place

[@EmmaOfer]

Tikal was shut down to covid unfortunately! We really wanted to go though. Hopefully we can come back and see all the things we missed

[@cherylborofka1678]

I enjoyed your video. We were there many years ago for language school. We are coming back mid May for 5 weeks! Can’t wait!!!

[@EmmaOfer]

Have fun!

[@michaelheredia3543]

Thanks to apreciate our country an Good luck with your videos! Saludos

[@EmmaOfer]

Thank you! 😃

[@hugoberlusconi]

Thanks for sharing. Is so rich and beautiful the United Kingdom of Guatemala established since 1609 that extends from El Soconusco (today Chiapas) to Part of Panama. Guatemala is the 12th producer of silver in the world and 20th producer of gold besides having massive reserves of nickel, jade and so many other natural resources too bad for almost a century foreign big foreign multinacional corporations have been taking almost everything. The Malvinas belong to Argentina, The Esequibo belongs to Venezuela and Belice belongs to Guatemala. The Land of Jacobo Arbenz, Miguel Angel Asturias (Noble Literature Prize) and Kjell Eugenio Laugerud. God bless

[@elpadrinoo3520]

Que Chido

[@blueangel9746]

Beautyful video.

[@unhotelenlaantigua4557]

When ever possible for you all to travel back to Guatemala, we invite you to our Hotel (with special pricing). Rgds. P.S. very special video...

[@EmmaOfer]

We hope to return again one day! We loved it there but didn’t get to see half of what we wanted to due to covid closures. We’ll definitely reach out to you on our next trip 🙂 thank you for watching!

[@byronbyron5650]

Thanks for visit us thank you again .

[@chulochapin]

Welcome to My Guatelinda guys hope you enjoyed your stay 😊

[@EmmaOfer]

We did! Can’t wait to go back!

[@jasonbarrios1331]

Thank you for filming your journey , Very interesting and beautiful , I hope to visit Antigua, Guatemala one day!

[@EmmaOfer]

Thank you for watching! I hope you get a chance to visit, it really is so beautiful!

[@laurenandseth]

This video is so well done! Can't wait to visit Guatemala!

[@josebarillas5384]

U always welcome in guatemala

[@morell5589]

Of course you heard of Guatemalan coffee, Starbucks uses that coffee

[@alanna2378]

I wish I visit every continent and every country all around the world and also Noice travel Visit Zimbabwe or Timor-Leste next

[@InsiderFamilies]

Love the history that you intertwine. Mmm to that chocolate. We visited a chocolate factory in Costa Rica, So cool to see!

[@EmmaOfer]

Thank you! Oh I’d love to see the full chocolate making process! Hopefully things open back up here soon

[@gustavocabanas61]

🇬🇹 THE MARIMBA MUSIC OF GUATEMALA DECLARED AS "HERITAGE OF THE AMERICA'S" BY THE OAS IN WASHINGTON D.C. ON FEBRUARY 12 2015.

[@djaviationgt8705]

😍😍😍

[@layesgirl]

LINDURA!!!!!!

[@rodrip0666]

You earned a new subscriber, I'm from Guatemala 😁

[@EmmaOfer]

Thank you! And you have a beautiful country! ❤️🇬🇹

[@hangryabroad7780]

Great video guys! We will have to visit Antigua some day :) Stay safe!!

[@EmmaOfer]

Thank you!

[@imitadorherbertnavarro7524]

❤️👍👍👍

[@ralphramos2646]

MI PAIS

[@adrianacarillo3284]

I think Guatemala is a good place for a vacation..

[@EmmaOfer]

it certainly is!

[@estebansantos3619]

Omg beautiful girl on my country, Guatemala,,,, a'm here in USA 😁👍👍

[@Angelhernandez-hp7zd]

Guatsup guys! Nice and slow life different world so close 😔

[@icservom]

Yeah. Real chocolat

[@juan-ksporty7348]

Antigua a city where the girls loves eating!!

[@felixjr5737]

I'm from Guatemala, living in the US.

[@pareshkumar1982]

👌👌👌🌍🏅

[@Walter_Arrecis_Letona]

En el minuto 7:47 fue el lugar que el cantante más famoso de Guatemala, Ricardo Arjona ofreció su más reciente concierto mundial a través de una plataforma digital, "Hecho A La Antigua" el cual fue visto por 150,000 que pagaron su boleto y un millón de personas a través de la televisión abierta para el país. El lugar es impresionante.....kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKCoc4GmadKpgtE

[@adrianacarillo3284]

Guatemala Mayan world 🌎

[@noellopez7204]

a very nice place guys.,?

[@EmmaOfer]

Very nice place!

[@jason230791]

Your video makes me want to go there again . I'm from Paris and I loved my journey out there as well , very lovely country . I made an highlight of my trip on KZbin . #filmmaker

[@EmmaOfer]

thank you! Yes it's an amazing place. we'll check out your channel 🙂

[@hugomontepeque9756]

Nice..tanck you for chowing my country

[@TheTravelingChzhed]

I’ve never been there and you provided a great information! Now I really want to go and explore! Do you find it touristy? Thanks for sharing!

[@EmmaOfer]

It was a bit touristy (from my understanding most of Antigua’s population is made up of tourists and expats). We’re still here under lockdown and judging by how quiet the streets are without tourists I would believe it. However it has a great vibe and has less tourist traps than many other places we’ve visited. It holds on to a lot of its authenticity 🙂

[@JoseGonzalez-ib1yi]

😱👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍😋

[@EmmaOfer]

😁

[@bonniephiliag2042]

What days exactly were you there? Hoping to catch some processions ourselves this year.

[@tunnocksworldtour]

Wow, I was in Antigua for a week and I didn't see any of the places in your video :) hahaha. Thanks for catching me up. However, did you climb Acatenango?

[@EmmaOfer]

We want to climb it so badly! We look at it every day hoping the president will lift restrictions and allow tour groups to resume climbing. I really hope we get to 🙏 thank you for watching!

[@tunnocksworldtour]

@@EmmaOfer It's amazing, super tough, but a truly magical experience. It'll be worth the wait, I promise.

[@LuisManuel059]

GT IS M LIFE