Day 20 June 11
Antigua
"Don't miss Antigua," Roberto reminded us before he left. Madjid and I were
experts in doing things at the last minute; we put off our visit until the
day before our departure.
Antigua, the capital of Guatemala until 1773, is located only about an hour's ride by bus from Guatemala City. A terrible earthquake destroyed it, essentially turning it into the tourist center it is today. The city was never satisfactorily rebuilt. Indeed, current laws ensure the survival and purity of its antique architecture. The ruined churches and houses, the nearby mountains and volcanoes (Agua and Fuego their pagan, elemental names) blend with stylish cafés and restaurants to attract tourists from around the world. |
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