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It is a long 6-7 hour journey from Rio Dulce<\/a> but with very scenic mountain views before reaching Guatemala City<\/a> which took about an hour to cross because of the traffic. Upon entering the city of Antigua<\/a>, you’ll notice all the roads are cobbled and the colonial building designs remain from the Spanish occupation of the city. The city has a lively plaza<\/a> with many shops and restaurants. A block or two from the plaza, you can find more restaurants and bars. Another touristic attraction is the iconic Santa Catalina Arch<\/a> which is 2 blocks from the plaza. There is also a great central market<\/a> that sells a range of products at ridiculously cheap prices. Whilst in Rio Dulce, a fellow traveler recommended a visit to the McDonald’s<\/a> stating that it was very unique. He didn’t mention what made it unique but I was intrigued and decided to check it out. I was pleasantly surprised since it was not like any other McDonald’s. This specific one has a huge beautifully decorated garden with an unobstructed view of the volcano. It may be an odd stop to visit a McDonald’s in a city but this one was definitely worth it. Finally, there is a viewpoint at Cerro de la Cruz<\/a> about a 30-minute walk from the city center. This hilltop has a terrific panoramic view of the city with a volcano in the background typical of a postcard.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Volcanos surround the colonial city which makes for fabulous views. 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