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Our first stop in Guatemla was Antigua. In 1543 Antigua became and remained the Spanish capital of Guatemala until in 1773 when an earthquake destroyed many of the churches, monasteries, schools, hospitals, and practically all else of what had been built there over the centuries. And soon after the capital moved to what is now Guatemala City. In 1979 UNESCO gave Antigua World Heritage status and since then it has been on an upswing and is one of the most popular places to visit in Guatemala. This volcanic mountain just south of Antigua is named Agua. |