The 50 best places to go out in Antigua (2024)

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Well marked, shady trail up the hill. Lots of vendors for water etc at the bottom. Great view from the top on several levels. Busy with families and tourists - good place to go in Antigua

If you’re going in the morning, before the crowds ascend, it’s worth it. The views are wonderful and the tranquility of the morning as the sun rises or to your left is as good as it gets in Antigua. Not sure how it looks when it becomes more crowded, so if you like a peaceful tourist destination, go early.The hike up is easy. A quick ten minutes straight up hill and you’re there.

This place is hard to get I. Top but when you are on top km/h the view is amazing the nature is very nice and beautiful, you can take so many pics , they are cleaning the place and try to get the walking easy , I took a lot of pics . Can’t wait to go back.

(Dec 2022) There's construction going on at the moment, likely for months, hence it is hard to see a proper view of the city. Even if you did, it is unclear if it is worth a hike up on a hot day. There is so much you could do in the city that is far more worth it (even if you randomly walk around trying local street fare!). If you keep going up a bit more, you get to the statue of an old Spanish general. Lots of locals sitting around, and enjoying fruit and ice cream. If you have nothing g else to do, checkout Hill of the Cross.

Amazing view of the city of Antigua and peaceful in the morning. Great hike and it’s best to go early if you can. Wear proper hiking shoes and don’t forget to bring bottled water and a rag. I got to the top of the hill around 7:30am. The only other people there were the park cleaning staff. The hours of Cerro de la Cruz are 7am-6pm and it’s free to enter. I went on a Wednesday morning, but I imagine it gets very busy and much hotter in the afternoon.

Easy hike, even my little guy had no problem. Incredible views of the cross, volcano, and entire city.

Going back after 4 years away, I was blown away by how different it is. Completely reconstructed to include some more accessible routes down to the cross (maybe intended for wheel chairs, but it’s still pretty steep). The patio below the cross is nice and has a map showing what you see in front of you. Tiendas line the path down to the paved area now and there are so many groomed garden/landscaping areas with lavender and other plants. It seems they’re doing some work to help with the rain water when it storms (I was told with heavy rain there isn’t a great route for muddy water yet). Overall, the adaptations are amazing and this continues to be a staple of things to do in antigua!

You can get here by walking from the central park about 15 minutes walking. Then there are some stairs to get to the top, about 5 minutes walking. The view is amazing, you can see the volcanoes and the whole city from there. If you want to work out in the morning, this is a good option.

Highly recommend going here in the morning, around 8am before the people all arrive. Beat the heat, see the gorgeous view, and just sit there and relax and take it all in. What a beautiful view and memory of Antigua!

Beautiful view of antigua and Volcan de Agua, especially on a clear day. Took us about 8 minutes to climb the stairs, which were in surprisingly good condition. Once there, we met some nice locals who were happy to chat and take pictures of us.All in all, it's a must-visit for anyone in antigua, especially if you're looking for a chill 2 hour trip.

We went during the day in March and this was an enjoyable, easy climb up with rewarding views of the surrounding area. Regarding the safety of the area, I cannot speak for prior to sunrise and after sunset, but going in the day is safe. There is police presence and plenty of other people climbing it. I did hear from a local to watch out for pickpocketers, particularly children, but I did not personally see or hear of any event; just something to keep in mind.

Is an amazing place in antigua Guatemala, you can see the view of the city from there. The walk up the hill is fantastic. You can take your time to go up or you can go as fast as you can.

It’s a beautiful place! You can see the volcanoes from here, you can view the entire city of Antigua from here! It’s a nice place.

Moto taxi chárge 50Qtz to take you, (dont pay more) and 50 to bring you back. It has a beautiful view places to sit and admire the entire Town. It has a little hill not so bad.

Incredible review of Antigua, arguably the best in the whole town. Seems very safe as well, although we left some sun cream lying around for 5 minutes and it was gone when we went to look for it. Luckily didn’t ruin the experience.

I heavily debated whether to go or not. I decided to last minute and have no regrets. In fact, I would have regretted not going. It was beautiful and tranquil.

Beautiful view of the city and easy hike up of about 300 stairs. Be careful to take the route from the east and not the west (we were warned by locals that it isn’t very safe to go up from the west). Lots of little tiendas at the top with souvenirs and food.

What a beautiful view of the city. I visited this site in 2018 before the remodel. The site is a must see when you’re in Guatemala. There are plenty of vendors with food and drinks, space for family picnics, seating for reflection, and plenty of spots for photos. If you’re up for a brisk walk, take the nature trail up to the top. It’s a breeze on the way down.

Amazing place to walk to or to drive to. 10 min walk but you can drive up. You have to pay for parking and bathrooms. But, know that around 5 they close all the bathrooms. Sometimes before. We were there 4-5:15 and everything was locked up. Some days and times are hazy so maybe go up a few times. Look to your far right to see fuego volcano.

Super clean, well-maintained plenty of shaded spots to sit…lots of street vendor, selling food and beverages. A must see while in Antigua. There’s a building at the top of the hill where you can pay 5Q to use the restroom if you need to. It’s easy to walk back down, but I would recommend getting an Uber or a TUKTUK going up.

A fantastic view of Antigua. Our grandchildren walked up from town. We took a taxi. The park has food and snack venders. It is a definite to do when you are in Antigua

Just a short five minutes hike will take you to the breathtaking view to see the complete town of Antigua. The location of the cross on top of the hill has a strong metaphor of Mount Calvary.

Beautiful location to see all of the city of Antigua along with the volcanoes. You can see the very active one erupting every 5-10 minutes. It’s a very beautiful outlook! Upon entrance you can buy some snacks or souvenirs. I’d recommend to bring your family here for a relaxing day. Sometimes they have outdoor shows. For more adventures follow me on IG @naturalhairtraveler

Easy to find with Google maps. Bit of walk up steps. Well maintained. Good viewpoint of town and mountains. Seating area. Can relax and take in view in shade or sun.

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