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Casa Santo Domingo
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Antigua Guatemala
A restored 17th-century Dominican convent in Antigua Guatemala.
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Land at GUA, sleep in Antigua. Dry season Nov–Apr. Daily $25–90. Atitlán is a village choice; coffee harvest Nov–Mar.
Most first trips land at La Aurora (GUA), sleep in Antigua the same night, then pick a Lake Atitlán village (not a hotel brand) before Tikal, Semuc Champey, or the Caribbean. This hub is the map: arrival, daily costs, coffee-finca nights, and the stay guides for Antigua and Atitlán. Hotel names below are only properties already listed on this site.
Best time (short version)
Dry season is November–April. January–February is the clearest window for Atitlán views and Acatenango. Semana Santa (late March or April) fills Antigua and can triple hotel rates; book three to six months ahead. May–October mornings are often usable; September–October are the wettest and cheapest. Coffee harvest on listed fincas runs November–March.
Budget snapshot (2026 planning ranges)
Backpacker: about $25–40 a day. Mid-range with a colonial or lakeside room and tourist shuttles: $50–90. Luxury nights in Antigua or on Atitlán: $150–300+. Hostels $6–12, comedores $2–4, mid-range rooms $40–70. Antigua and Atitlán cost more than Xela or Petén. Quetzal planning rate on the arrival page is about Q7.80 = $1.
Where to stay first
Antigua if you want a walkable first base 45 minutes to 1.5 hours from GUA. Atitlán if you already know which village matches you (Panajachel for transport, San Pedro for budget, San Marcos for quiet mornings, Santa Cruz if you accept boat-only access). Do not book a lake hotel until the village is decided.
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Antigua Guatemala
UNESCO centro, three volcanoes, 45 minutes to 1.5 hours from GUA. First-night default for most trips.
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Lake Atitlan
A crater lake whose villages are not interchangeable. Pick the town before the hotel.
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Tikal
Maya temples in Petén forest. Flores is the usual overnight base.
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Semuc Champey
Turquoise pools in Alta Verapaz. A night in Lanquín, not a day trip from Antigua.
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Flores
Island town on Petén Itzá. Gateway for Tikal, not a beach stop.
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Puerto Barrios
Caribbean port on Amatique Bay. Garifuna towns and boats to Livingston.
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Casa Palopó
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Lake Atitlan · Guatemala
Santa Catarina Palopó, with stunning panoramic views of Lake Atitlán and its volcanoes.
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Las Lagunas Boutique Hotel
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Peten · Guatemala
A 5-star eco-luxury retreat on a private nature reserve near Flores, Petén. Overwater bungalows, wildlife & Tikal access.
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La Aurora Airport Arrival Guide (2026): Immigration, Taxis, and Getting to Antigua
After GUA: CA-4 stamp, yellow taxi vs Uber from Departures, Antigua shuttle $8–10 or private $35–60. SIM, quetzales, and Atitlán transfers.
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Coffee Hotels in Guatemala: $30 Highland Cabins to $450 Antigua Stays
Photo: Wikimedia Commons — Finca Filadelfia, Antigua Guatemala
Finca Filadelfia $150–280, Casa Santo Domingo $200–450, Huehuetenango cabins $30–90. Harvest November–March; Antigua, Atitlán, Cobán.
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How Much Does Guatemala Cost in 2026? $25–$90 a Day
Real 2026 ranges: hostels $6–12, comedores $2–4, mid-range rooms $40–70. Antigua and Atitlán cost more than Xela or Petén.
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Nightlife guidesGuatemala Nightlife by Area: Antigua, Atitlán, Zona Viva, Caribbean
Where hotel guests actually go out in Guatemala — Antigua's grid, Atitlán villages, Guatemala City Zona 10, and a quieter Caribbean coast. Neighborhoods and safety, not venue hours.
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