After a few days in San Marcos la laguna, we made our way south to Antigua, a picturesque colonial town dating back to the 16th century. With no set agenda, we just wandered aimlessly and were quickly absorbed in the mesmerizing beauty of this town, the historic buildings, the colorful homes, the dreamy interior courtyards, the Volcán de Agua backdrop, the crumbling church facades, and the friendly indigenous people. As we walked down the cobblestoned streets, we found street vendors selling everything from jade jewelry to succulent mangos. I'm still dreaming of the mangos! Antigua has always taken its produce seriously. Some of the world’s best coffee thrives in plantations just outside the town and it is surrounded by avocado groves.