Trips to Guatemala

OLD OF GUATEMALA

Before it was Iximché, capital cachiquel, in indigenous territory of the Guatemalan plateau, and later named first capital of Guatemala with the name of Santiago of the Horsemen by Don Pedro de Alvarado in century XV. From century XVIII is known it like Old Guatemala, happening being the second more important city of the country after the present capital, City of Guatemala.

It is located in the middle of three imposing volcanos: Water (3' 766 ms), Fire (3' 763 ms) and Acatenango (3' 976 ms).

The Old one of Guatemala, is known it like “City of the perpetual roses”, and, between diverse colonial decorations, honorable titles and prizes that have received throughout history, were recognized by UNESCO like Cultural Patrimony of the Humanity in 1979.

Old of Guatemala it is a colonial city that conserves constructions of the century XVI and that can be crossed on foot through its spotted streets. Their old convents, like the one of Capucin deserve a visit and Santa Clara, the Cathedral of San jOse, the Company of Jesus, the Church of the Harvesting, the Church and Convent of the Favor, and the Convent and Arc of Santa Catarina, among others treasures of the past. Also it is recommended to visit the Palace of the Commanders in chief, the University of San Carlos de Borromeo, the Museum of Arms of Santiago of the Horsemen, the Museum of Old Libro, as well as parks, places, markets of crafts, manifolds commerce, restaurants, bars and coffees that have a magical touch.

Also they offer another type of attractive, like the mariposario of Jocotenango, on the one hand, or mentioned volcanos: the Water Volcano, ideal for become fond of mountain climbers, and those of Fuego and Acatenango, that constitute an adventure for expert mountain climbers.

One of the best moments to visit Old is the Easter and especially the Good Friday, although it is the busiest time of the city. May, June, September and October are calmer months something.