Antigua, Guatemala, is one of the most popular destinations in Guatemala for tourists. As such, Antigua Guatemala hotels bring a lot of income into the area and are an important base for the local economy. Antigua is sited in an impressively sweeping valley between three volcanoes, the Agua, Acatenango, and Fuego. At one point Antigua was actually considered one of the greatest cities in the entire Spanish Empire, especially in the New World, but several huge earthquakes in a short period caused too many headaches and eventually the Spanish decided to abandon the city – but many residents refused to leave and so Antigua survived.

Now Antigua is a city where many of the middle class have chosen to live, and has become a popular tourist destination for travelers who get sick of traditional tourist traps. Foreign travelers love Antigua for its sophisticated atmosphere, strong and lively culture, and cobbled streets that are kept relatively free of traffic. Antigua is well loved thanks to its relaxed atmosphere, and is a favorite hangout for travelers who are jaded and need time to recharge. This makes Antigua Guatemala hotels a necessary part of the city.

Antigua Guatemala hotels see travelers of all nationalities. Efforts have been made to preserve Antigua's architecture, which also draws in thousands of tourists every year, and local laws have even been passed to encourage this preservation. Many of the Antigua Guatemala hotels actually are in the same design as these magnificent colonial buildings because they were carefully remodeled and restored to serve as hotels. The character of these buildings and the fact that even Antigua Guatemala hotels respect this tradition is part of the reason Antigua remains such a popular tourist destinations.

So if you're looking for a nice place to stop during a long Central American adventure, check out Antigua, Guatemala, and you may be amazed.