Easter in Antigua, Guatemala, is a breathtaking and deeply spiritual event renowned worldwide for its elaborate Semana Santa (Holy Week) celebrations. The city’s cobblestone streets are transformed with vibrant alfombras, intricate carpets made from colored sawdust, flowers, and fruits, painstakingly crafted by local artisans. These ephemeral masterpieces line the processional routes, where dramatic and solemn religious processions, featuring life-sized statues of Jesus and the Virgin Mary, are carried on the shoulders of devoted participants. The air is filled with the scent of incense and the sounds of traditional music, creating an atmosphere of reverence and community. This annual event attracts thousands of visitors who come to witness and partake in one of the most vivid expressions of faith and cultural heritage in the world.
