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Important facts about La Antigua Guatemala

Official name of the city

La Antigua Guatemala.

Original name of the city

Santiago de Los Caballeros de Guatemala.

Location

Department of Sacatepéquez, central area of Guatemala, 45 kms. from Guatemala City.

How to get there

From the La Aurora International Airport (zone 13) in Guatemala City, you can take a taxi or private shuttle service that goes to La Antigua Guatemala directly. The road that any form of transportation will take to reach the city of La Antigua Guatemala is CA1; and after reaching the town of San Lucas, RN10.

Suggested clothing

Summer or Dry season (November to April); light during the day and afternoon. Sometimes you will need a sweater at night. November, December and January are the coldest months of the year. Winter or Rainy season (May to October); light during the day, a sweater for the afternoon and evening, besides and umbrella.