What to do in Antigua | Porta Hotels

MARCH

Every Friday of the month, special altar in different church. The centennial traditions of the Christian faith of the churches of La Antigua Guatemala stirs with the rhythmic sound of the bells, filling the atmosphere of Antigua Guatemala with a call to the devotion.

Every Sunday of the month, processions coming out of different churches. Participate or be witness of the fervor of the activities of Holly Week and the colorful parade of suits, carpets and pennants that proclaim the most important festivity in La Antigua Guatemala.

Friday 26, special altar in La Merced Church. A demonstration of the Christian faith in one of the most beautiful churches of the colonial city, with its beautiful Baroque frontispiece, calling the worshippers with its bells as has been done for centuries.

Saturday 27, Palms sale in front of every Catholic Church. Special altar in San Felipe of Jesus. The Christian faith is the main character in the celebrations of The Antigua Guatemala. Participate in this beautiful tradition in any church, all of them very near to our beautiful hotel.

Sunday 28th, Palm Blessing Ceremony in every Catholic Church. Procession from La Merced Church. One of the most important and beautiful processions in the whole country, that travels main streets, and fill all its participants with the scent of incense and of sanctity.

APRIL

From Monday 28th to Sunday 4th, religious activities in all Catholic Churches. Experience the warmth and the devotion of the people as well as other Christian devotions with the kind local people.

MAY

Cross Day Celebration, at Cerro de la Candelaria. Witness the beautiful decorations in atrium crosses and churches in this important day, and participate of this beautiful ceremony in one of the most important hills of the colonial city.  

JUNE

Corpus Christi Celebration. Participate of this solemn celebration in the Cathedral. The Dance of Giants that is carried out in front of the religious building is a tradition with centuries of antiquity.  

Celebration to the Distinguished Teacher in the Municipality.

JULY

Holiday honoring Santiago de los Caballeros (the 25th). The Official Celebration in honor of the main Saint of La Antigua Guatemala. Delight yourself with local plates and have a pleasant afternoon with the people's company.  

Celebration at Central Park honoring San Cristobal (the 26th). The former day’s celebrations extend one day more, now to honor the day of San Cristobal, right in the middle of heart of The Antigua Guatemala.  

Saint Hermano Pedro de Guatemala's Canonization Anniversary (the 30th). One of the most prominent parties in The Antigua Guatemala due to the historical importance of the Saint’s veneration, to whom even nowadays are attributed many miracles.  

AUGUST

Welcome Party to Salvadoran people at La Calle del Arco. The whole country gets ready to welcome to the tourists of the neighboring country of El Salvador that arrive to La Antigua Guatemala in search of tranquility, amusement and unforgettable days.  

SEPTEMBER

School parade and activities with school bands (the 14th and 15th). The patriotic sense and the Guatemalan pride are the main characters of cheerful parades and band competitions in the whole territory of Sacatepéquez, with the joyful music of school bands and the whole attractiveness of the Independence celebration in La Antigua Guatemala.  

OCTOBER

Child's Day Celebration at Central Park. The more converged and famous square of La Antigua Guatemala dedicates this day to the kids, which can have an unforgettable day with activities and all kind of celebrations.  

NOVEMBER

Funeral March Concert at General Cemetery (the 1st). Solemn notes that rose from diverse instruments intoning master pieces dating from the Baroque period until nowadays, in a concert that moves the very fibers of the soul, taking place in the beginning of November at All Saint’s Day.

DECEMBER

Devil's Burning at Barrio de la Concepción (the 7th). Fire up the joy of the streets in this neighborhood of La Antigua Guatemala, in preparation for December festivities.  

Las Posadas (starting from the 15th). A reminder of Saint Mary, Joseph and the Boy Jesus journey, in one of the most beautiful celebrations of La Antigua Guatemala. Accompany the pilgrims; participate then with devotion and taste all kind of delicious food.  

Visit to Nativity scenes. Per months, the famous Nativity scenes, representations of the coming of Jesus to our world, are prepared to be admired in these days. Many of the used images date of the city’s Colonial Period.