Designated as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, Antigua is said to be the best-preserved colonial city in South America. It is a picturesque and friendly town in the central Guatemalan Highlands, famed for its 16th-century Spanish architecture and cobblestone streets. The setting is gorgeous, as it sits in a small valley surrounded by towering volcanoes, which are clearly visible over the red tile roofs and church bell towers that dominate the small city's skyline. Its streetscapes, with sprays of bougainvillea bursting from crubling ruins and pastel facades under terracotta roofs, offer photo opportunities at every turn.
Simply put, Antigua is a gem, peppered with ruins and brimming with all the amenities a traveler could want - beautiful boutique hotels, fine restaurants, and plenty of shopping and activity options. The colonial core of Antigua is extremely compact and well suited to exploring on foot.
*Editor's note: This description was taken from the website of another couple who got married in Antigua. We couldn't have illustrated it better ourselves!
Good websites:
http://www.aroundantigua.com/
http://www.enjoyguatemala.com/
http://wikitravel.org/en/Antigua_Guatemala
http://www.tripadvisor.com/AllReviews-g295366-Antigua_Guatemala_Western_Highlands.html
http://gocentralamerica.about.com/od/guatemalaguide/a/AntiguaProfile.htm
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/guatemala/antigua
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/antiguaguatemala/
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