Semana Santa in Antigua Series • Trans-Americas Journey

Get the most out of Semana Santa in Antigua, Guatemala, the largest Easter Week celebration in the Americas, with our comprehensive 6-part travel guide series of posts covering traditions, processions, and so much more.

How to Survive Semana Santa in Antigua, Guatemala

How to survive Semana Santa in Antigua, Guatemala, including lingo and travel tips about hotels, pickpockets, and more.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2026-07-27T19:09:12-04:00April 27, 2011 || Posted in: Guatemala—Cultural Travel, Festivals & Celebrations

The Alfombras of Semana Santa – Antigua, Guatemala

Gorgeous floral street carpets, called alfombras, are made by hand during Semana Santa in Antigua, Guatemala - the largest Holy Week Easter celebration in the Americas.

Eric Mohl, CPO (Chief Photography Officer)2019-01-28T09:22:19-03:00April 28, 2011 || Posted in: Guatemala—Cultural Travel, Festivals & Celebrations

Semana Santa Processions Palm Sunday to Good Friday – Antigua, Guatemala

Inside massive, colorful processions between Palm Sunday and Good Friday during Semana Santa Holy Week Easter celebrations Antigua, Guatemala.

Eric Mohl, CPO (Chief Photography Officer)2019-01-26T17:16:18-03:00April 30, 2011 || Posted in: Guatemala—Cultural Travel, Special Events, Festivals & Celebrations

Semana Santa Processions Good Friday through Easter Sunday – Antigua, Guatemala

Inside Semana Santa processions between Good Friday and Easter Sunday in Antigua, Guatemala during the most elaborate Easter celebration in the Americas.

Eric Mohl, CPO (Chief Photography Officer)2019-01-26T17:17:05-03:00May 8, 2011 || Posted in: Guatemala—Cultural Travel, Festivals & Celebrations

The Children of Semana Santa – Antigua, Guatemala

Children play a crucial (and adorable) role in Semana Santa Holy Week Easter celebrations in Antigua, Guatemala.

Eric Mohl, CPO (Chief Photography Officer)2018-03-26T17:35:24-03:00May 10, 2011 || Posted in: Guatemala—Cultural Travel, Festivals & Celebrations

City Travel Guide: Antigua, Guatemala

Our Antigua travel guide includes hotels, food, art, Spanish schools, day tripos, and more so you can explore Guatemala's most beautiful city.

Eric Mohl, CPO (Chief Photography Officer)2026-07-27T17:05:21-04:00February 1, 2012 || Posted in: Guatemala—City Travel Guides, UNESCO Sites

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Get the most out of Semana Santa in Antigua, Guatemala, the largest Easter Week celebration in the Americas, with our comprehensive 6-part travel guide series of posts covering traditions, processions, and so much more.

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