Ascend to colonial Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage jewel perched 5,000 feet above sea level.

Your scenic 90-minute drive into town reveals stunning volcano views and sugar plantations; then, you'll disembark and explore Antigua's Central Park, visit its adjacent cathedral, and take a tour of Capuchinas Convent. After this insight into traditional (and modest) convent life in the 1700s, you'll be especially grateful to sit down for a hearty Guatemalan lunch with plenty of options. Take free time to wander, then finish with a visit to Antigua's renowned Jade Museum.

Energy Level

Duration

7.5 Hours

Type

CULTURED

Accessible

Shore Thing Highlights

Walk around Antigua's charming downtown, stopping at Central Park to see the fountain, the adjacent cathedral, and colonnaded government buildings
Tour Capuchinas Convent, one of the most impressive remaining examples of 18th-century convent architecture in the region
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
Head to Antigua's Jade Museum and learn more about the iconic green gemstone that has been mined (and revered) in Mesoamerica for millennia

Need to know

Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
Approximately 1 hour 45-minute drive each way to/from the pier
This Shore Thing involves long periods of walking and standing on cobblestones, uneven terrain and steps; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Driving routes follow narrow, single-lane roads where traffic is common; Highway travel is limited in this region
1 beer or glass of wine is included. Additional beverages are available for purchase at Sailor's expense

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City Highlights of Antigua

Ascend to colonial Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage jewel perched 5,000 feet above sea level.

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