It’s an integral part of the city’s famous Semana Santa, a holy week with parades and ritualsAntigua Remains OpenAntigua Guatemala Antigua, the capital of the Captaincy-General of Guatemala, was founded in the early 16th century. That tragedy fundamentally changed emergency planning around the volcano, with authorities now favoring early evacuations whenever volcanic activity accelerates. Thousands of international visitors travel each year to hike neighboring Acatenango Volcano, where overnight campers often witness spectacular nighttime eruptions from Fuego’s summit. During periods of elevated volcanic activity, however, operators routinely suspend departures in coordination with authorities. Travel AdviceVisitors planning travel to Antigua should not panic, but they should remain informed.