Antigua is a UNESCO-listed colonial city of ruined churches, cobbled streets and pastel buildings beneath three volcanoes. It is a base for Pacaya hikes, coffee farms and Lake Atitlan.
Month by month
Best: January, February, March, April, May, November, December
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How long to stay
3–5 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 4h from the US East Coast, 11.5h from Europe, 20h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Pickpocketing is rare in Antigua, but use caution at night outside the center.
- Dry season is November to April.
- Hike Acatenango with a guide and warm gear; temperatures drop at altitude.
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