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EXPLORE MORE OF ANTIGUA
While Antigua itself is pretty much well-trodden territory from end to end, there are plenty of little villages just
outside of town just begging to be explored:
Santa María de Jesús
At the foot of Volcán Agua, holds a major market on Sundays.
San Juan del Obispo
Has a wonderful colonial church and panoramic views of Antigua.
San Felipe
An artisans' village with some of the finest jade, silver and ceramic work in the area.
San Lorenzo El Tejar
Worth the 25-minute ride northwest to soak in its popular hot springs.
Pastores
Ground zero for leatherwork. This is the place to come for handmade cowboy boots and stock whips.
Cerro Alux
(
www.cerroalux.com
) Near the village of San Lucas Sacatepéquez, is a hilltop ecopark with inter-
pretive trails and good bird-watching opportunities.
