Travel to Central America

Sundays in Antigua Guatemala

Make a trip to Antigua Guatemala set amid three volcanoes. Formerly the capital of Guatemala, and just 28 miles southwest of Guatemala City, the ancient city reflects the intersection of Spanish Colonial and Mayan cultures. On Sundays, the Parque Central transforms into a busy marketplace with local craftspeople and farmers making bussiness with tourists and locals. You can admire some of Guatemala's most impressive architecture, such as La Merced and the Iglesia de San Francisco. Buses run from Guatemala City daily, including Sundays.

Lake Amatitlán

Heading south from Guatemala City towards the Pacific lowlands, you will find this lake just a few kilometers from the highway. Unfortunately, its waters are now quite polluted, but it is still a beautiful setting for a picnic, a barbecue or even a boat trip (try not to fall in the water though). Its main attraction for tourists is the spectacular scene sights of Agua and Pacaya volcanoes. If you are at the lake on a weekend, take the "bubble-lift" to Parque de las Naciones Unidas for the best panoramic views of both volcanoes.

Hilton Princess

Hilton Princess San Salvador is located in the middle of Zona Rosa, approximately one mile from Gallerias Shopping Mall and 28 miles from Comalapa International Airport. This location is also one mile from Parque de Pelota, seven miles from David J Guzman Museum, 10 miles from Los Chorros, 29 miles from Santa Ana, and 52 miles from San Miguel. Hotel amenities include the Garden Court Restaurant, Churchill's Bar, Imperial Executive Lounge, fitness room, full-service spa, swimming pool

Joya de Ceren Archaeological Site

Joya de Cerén was a pre-Hispanic farming community that, like Pompeii and Herculaneum in Italy, was buried under a volcanic eruption c. A.D. 600. Because of the exceptional condition of the remains, they provide an insight into the daily lives of the Central American populations who worked the land at that time.