Shopping in Antigua
We took a day trip to Antigua on Monday the 25th. We wanted to get out and do something since we had Memorial Day off from work. We did a bit of walking around town, taking in the sights and eating lunch. We also did some shopping at the Artesians Market.
Antigua was founded in 1543 as the capital of Guatemala (this was actually the third capital). After damage to the city, as a result of earthquakes in 1717 and 1773, the capital was ordered to be moved to present day Guatemala City. Antigua is a popular tourist site, with its ruins and architecture, shops, markets, hotels and dining. It is about a 45-minute drive from Guatemala City to Antigua.
