Antigua Guatemala: 5a Calle Oriente and Agua Volcano at Dusk

Sunsets in Antigua Guatemala and cobble roads
5a Calle Oriente in Antigua, Guatemala, is a historic street paved with cobblestones, a common feature in colonial-era cities. The street is illuminated by traditional lampposts, casting a warm glow on the surrounding architecture as dusk settles. In the background, the Agua Volcano, a stratovolcano that has been dormant since 1906, looms over the city. Antigua Guatemala itself served as the Spanish colonial capital of Central America from 1543 until 1773, when earthquakes destroyed much of the city, leading to the capital's relocation to present-day Guatemala City.
Photo taken in February 2020.
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