3-day itinerary · Antigua Guatemala

3 Days in Antigua Guatemala: First-Timer Highlights

This plan suits first-time visitors looking for a mix of sightseeing, culture and outdoor experiences. Start with a cultural walk and local flavors, then explore coffee, jade carving and mountain scenery before a volcano hike.

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Day 1: Culture and local flavors

Get oriented on foot, try chocolate making and explore local food through an evening tour.

  1. Antigua Cultural Walking Tour

    Morning

    Antigua Cultural Walking Tour

    Take a guided cultural walk for an overview of the city, giving your first visit a foundation.

  2. Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop in ChocoMuseo Antigua

    Afternoon

    Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop in ChocoMuseo Antigua

    Make chocolate from bean to bar, adding hands-on learning to your introduction to local flavors.

  3. Street Food Evening Tour in Antigua

    Evening

    Street Food Evening Tour in Antigua

    Explore street food on a guided evening tour, bringing a food-focused perspective to your first day.

Day 2: Coffee, crafts and mountain views

Meet coffee producers, carve a jade keepsake and head into the mountains on an ATV tour.

  1. Antigua Coffee Tour by Local Producers

    Morning

    Antigua Coffee Tour by Local Producers

    Learn about coffee with local producers, connecting a familiar drink with the people behind it.

  2. Carve your own jade piece in Antigua!

    Afternoon

    Carve your own jade piece in Antigua!

    Design, cut and carve your own jade piece for a creative, hands-on complement to sightseeing.

  3. Antigua ATV Sunset Tour

    Evening

    Antigua ATV Sunset Tour

    Join a sunset ATV tour across three mountain tops, adding outdoor adventure and elevated views to your introduction.

Day 3: Volcano adventure and cooking

Pair a volcano hike with hands-on cooking and a social finish.

  1. Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua

    Morning

    Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua

    Hike Pacaya Volcano for an outdoor highlight that contrasts with the city's cultural experiences.

  2. Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class in Antigua

    Afternoon

    Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class in Antigua

    Prepare Guatemalan dishes in a cooking class, turning your introduction to local flavors into practical experience.

  3. Antigua Bar Crawl

    Evening

    Antigua Bar Crawl

    Meet other travelers on a bar crawl for a social introduction to the city's nightlife.

Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.