How crowded is Antigua Guatemala right now?

Antigua Guatemala currently has a saturation score of 72/100, classified as Crowded. This reflects crowd density, visitor impact on infrastructure, local sentiment, and recent trajectory.

What taxes or fees apply to visitors to Antigua Guatemala?

Antigua Guatemala has 3 documented visitor fees or taxes: Hotel tourism tax (INGUAT) (10% of room rate); Air departure tax (30.00 USD); Airport security fee (3.00 USD). Each is sourced; see the table for effective dates.

Is Antigua Guatemala considered overtouristed?

Antigua Guatemala is rated Crowded on the crowddodger saturation index (72/100). Conditions are crowded but manageable.

When was this assessment last updated?

Saturation scoring for Antigua Guatemala was last updated on 2026-05-30. Source verification follows the published crowddodger methodology.

Guatemala · Americas

Antigua Guatemala

A UNESCO World Heritage colonial city of around 46,000 residents, ringed by volcanoes in the Guatemalan highlands. Its cobbled streets and Baroque ruins draw hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, with Semana Santa processions turning the city into one of the most crowded pedestrian events in Latin America.

Antigua Guatemala

Guatemala

Saturation snapshot

Crowded

Last updated: 2026-05-30

Main streets are busy throughout the day. Headline attractions need 30+ minutes of waiting or advance booking. Photographing landmarks requires patience for a clear angle. Restaurants near major sights often need reservations.

Crowd Density: 72 source
Visitor Impact: 78 source
Local Sentiment: 65 source
Trajectory: 70 source

Restrictions, taxes & fees

Fee	Amount	When	Source	Verified
Hotel tourism tax (INGUAT) All overnight hotel stays in Guatemala	—	10% of room rate	prensalibre.com	2026-05-30
Air departure tax All passengers departing Guatemala by air	30.00 USD	—	guatemalanosedetiene.gt	2026-05-30
Airport security fee All passengers departing Guatemala by air (added to airline fare)	3.00 USD	—	guatemalanosedetiene.gt	2026-05-30