Antigua, the capital of the Captaincy-General of Guatemala, was founded in the early 16th century. Built 1,500 m above sea-level, in an earthquake-prone region, it was largely destroyed by an ...

Antigua's capital, St. John's, is located in St. John parish around the largest of the island's natural harbors and is home to most residents. St. John's is also where you'll find several historic ...

Founded by Spanish conquistadors in the early 16th century, Antigua served as the capital of Guatemala for more than 230 years until the modern-day capital was established in Guatemala City.