Free self-guided walk · Antigua

Arch, churches and ruins

A free self-guided walk in Antigua, from the Parque Central under the Santa Catalina Arch to La Merced and the ruins.

Distance
1 km
Walking time
13 min
Allow
About 1 hours with stops
Stops
4

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About this walk

This walk covers the heart of Antigua on foot.

Climb Cerro de la Cruz for the view, with company.

  • Terrain: Flat, cobbled.
  • Best time: Morning, when the volcanoes are clear.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Parque Central

    Start in the square.

  2. Antigua Cathedral

    The cathedral ruins.

  3. Santa Catalina Arch

    The yellow arch.

  4. La Merced

    Finish at the yellow church.

Tips

  • Cobbles are uneven.
  • Mornings are clearest.
  • Some ruins charge entry.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.