9 days as part of a tailor-made holiday
Spend Easter in Antigua, Guatemala
Antigua is famous for its Catholic celebration of Semana Santa (Holy Week), and thousands of visitors flock to the city to witness the event.
The festival is extremely colourful, with streets covered carpets (alfombras) of flowers, pines, clover and fruits, and people dressed in purple robes with white waistbands carry revered images of Jesus and the Holy Virgin of Sorrow through the street at shoulder height.
This holiday combines Antigua with the dramatic beauty of Lake Atitlán, and the world-famous highland market of Chichicastenango. Suggested Holiday ItinerarySaturday 16 April 2011: Transfer to Antigua, and stay for 4 nights.
Sun: At leisure in Antigua, enjoying the Semana Santa festivities.
Mon: At leisure in Antigua, enjoying the Semana Santa festivities.
Tue: At leisure in Antigua, enjoying the Semana Santa festivities
Wed: Drive Panajachel on Lake Atitlan, stay 3 nights.
Thu: At leisure at Lake Atitlan.
Fri: At leisure at Lake Atitlan.
Sat: Drive Chichicastenango, stay 1 night.
Sun: return to Guatemala City. View detailed itinerary >> Our Comment
Antigua is a naturally atmospheric city, but when the streets are coloured with carpets of petals and sawdust, and the air is thick with incense, it’s a magical place to be.
Rafe Stone, Product Manager
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 Easter in Antigua
 Easter in Antigua
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