Xetulul
Xetulul means "under the zapotes (tropical tree)". This reflects the inspiration on the Guatemalan traditions, which was used to build the whole park. To begin, the place maintains the distinctive characteristics inherited from the Maya tradition, without loosing the features incorporated by its colonists. The Mayan language and the zapote, a tropical tree of sweet fruits that grows in the geographic area, serve to emphasize the autochthonous character of the park.
Fountain
Central Park (Parque Central) is the heart of the city. The reconstructed fountain there is a popular gathering spot. Off to the side of the Central Park, the Arco de Santa Catalina is among the many notable architectural landmarks of La Antigua.a Antigua is noted for its very elaborate religious celebrations during Lent (Cuaresma), leading up to Holy Week (Semana Santa) and Easter. Each Sunday in Lent, one on the local parishes sponsor a Procession through the streets of Antigua.
There are many Spanish language schools located in Antigua.
Tourism is a major part of the local economy.
Monterrico
Monterrico is a black-sand beach on Guatemala's Pacific coast. It is considered by many to be Guatemala's best beach but, having said that, let it be known that Guatemala has not put much energy into developing beach-related tourism. If you're looking for luxurious, expansive beaches and fancy resorts with room service, you may wish to go down to El Salvador for the weekend. But personally, I love the spirit of Monterrico.
Panajachel
Panajachel isolated in the Guatemalan highlands provides breathtaking views of three volcanoes that embellish perhaps the most beautiful lake in the world, Lake Atitlan. These geologically monolithic volcanoes, Toliman, Atitlan and San Pedro forge an awe inspiring stage limited only by ones imagination. Panajachel is the threshold to Lake Atitlan magnificent indigenous villages that adorn Lake Atitlan. Santiago Atitlan, Santa Catarina Palopo, San Pedro, San Marcos, Santa Cruz, Jaibalito, San Juan, San Lucas Toliman and San Antonio Palopo, all are famous for its women weavers and their typical clothes.
Alfombras
An Alfombra is a carpet-like design made from saw-dust and/or flowers to decorate the streets. If a processional is in front of your house or business, you and your neighbors will work, many times all night, to create an Alfombra in front of your house. Many times the Alfombras are finished just before the processional comes. While the Alfombra is beautiful, it is short-lived and will soon be trampled by the processional.