Antigua for You Author:Barbara Balchin De Koose This guide to the town of Antigua - the major tourist attraction in Guatemala - is written by a resident of that country. It was compiled not only to guide visitors through the town but also to involve them in its ambience and colonial history. It is divided into 4 sections: historical events at the time of the Conquest in the mid 16th century; ... more »the foundation of the capital in the 16th and 17th centuries; principal monuments and ruins, nearby villages and famous personalities; and modern Antigua - festivals, entertainment, shopping, etc.« less