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an incense burner used in a Holy Week procession
For specifics on Holy Week events, head to the INGUAT office (corner of 2a
Calle Oriente and 2a Avenida Norte, 8 A.M.-12:30 P.M. and 2:30-5 P.M. Mon.-
Fri., 9 A.M.-12:30 P.M. and 2:30-5 P.M. Sat.-Sun.) on the central plaza, where
you'll find free maps and event schedules. If you plan to take in the festivities,
book far in advance, as word about Antigua's Holy Week events has been out for
quite some time and accommodations fill up several months ahead with foreign
visitors and vacationing Guatemalans.
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and ask plenty of questions. If you decide midway through a weeklong course
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