Antigua’s nearby villages brim with cultural charm — macadamia groves, handwoven textiles and the hearty flavors of traditional Guatemalan cuisine. Unplug, meander the quiet lanes and discover the gentle rhythms of life in these off-the-beaten-path indigenous communities.

Founded in the early 16th century, Antigua is a small town in Guatemala surrounded by massive volcanoes and famed for its candy colored Spanish colonial buildings.