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Viewpoint

Cerro de la Cruz

Antigua's most famous viewpoint: the whole city at your feet with Volcán de Agua in front of you.

Cerro de la Cruz (Hill of the Cross), Antigua Guatemala.
Simon Burchell · CC BY-SA 4.0

Cerro de la Cruz (Hill of the Cross) is Antigua's classic viewpoint. From the large stone cross at the top you can see the city's entire colonial grid, with its domes and rooftops, and behind it, filling the horizon, Volcán de Agua. On clear days you can also see the Fuego and Acatenango volcanoes.

How to get up

The trail starts north of the city, at the end of 1a Avenida Norte, and climbs a staircase and a path through the trees. At a relaxed pace it takes 15 to 20 minutes. You can also get there by car or tuk-tuk along the road to San Juan Gascón, which leads to the upper part of the park.

At the top there is a large area for taking photos and resting.

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Tips

  • Go up early in the morning: the light is better and the volcano is usually clear before the afternoon clouds roll in.
  • Bring water and comfortable shoes.
  • Go up during the day, and preferably not alone.

Location

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