Turista Police Car Park | Informal Campsite
Guatemala
Details
- Verified:
- 10 days ago
- GPS:
- 14.55539, -90.73981
- Altitude:
- 1533.5 masl
- Website:
- None
- Contributor:
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Amenities
- Electricity:
- No
- Wifi:
- No
- Kitchen:
- No
- Restaurant:
- No
- Showers:
- No
- Water:
- Yes
- Toilets:
- Running Water
- Big Rig Friendly:
- Yes
- Tent Friendly:
- No
- Pet Friendly:
- Yes
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Great spot for a camp in Antigua, Guatemala. Check in at the guarded gate, and they should let you stay for at least two weeks for free. If you ask you will probably get access to their WiFi as well. We were told that they close the gates at 10 PM, but we never had problems getting back in even a little bit later. It is in the city center just next to the market, and it takes a couple of minutes to the main square.
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-SELVIN RODRIGUEZ +502 4792 9469
(updated 01-2024)
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Segunda vez que ficamos aqui. É uma excelente parada gratuita e segura. fica perto do centro histórico. tem água. Aceita dogs. Wifi tem na praça do centro ou na starbucks.
Report Check-InSafest place as it is the parking of the police. You have to give a copy of your passport. Water to refill water tank.
Free.
Stayed here in total for one week. A very good option for staying in town nearly for free. Nearly because they ask for a tip for ,dogfood‘ … We gave 20Q in total and it was fine for them.
No electricity but they have a watertap.
Your trash you need to take with you… or walk it to the parque central where are some bins (🙈). It can get quite Full, but it is a safe, shady and cheap place.
In our opinion: Recommended!
After our one week over here we stayed another week at Verde Eventos, which was nicer but with 125Q per night also much more expensive ;)
Really loved Antigua thow!
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Report Check-InSite as described but they apparently change the « rules » now and won’t you allowed to stay if you don’t have toilets into your vehicule
Report Check-InProbably the best place to stay in Antigua. We spent four quite nights there, with the police guarding the entrance. It's at a walking distance from the city center. Highly recommended !
Report Check-InSuper emplacement. On y est resté 3 nuits sans payer en sécurité et au milieu de la ville. Policiers très gentils. Une donation pour les chiens est demandée mais pas obligatoire dans
Report Check-InWe have spent three nights here. It is very close to the center of Antigua. Safe place. There is no type of service, you need to have everything in your vehicle
Hemos pasado aqui tres noches. Esta muy cerca del centro de Antigua. Lugar seguro. No hay ningun tipo de servicio, necesitas tener todo en tu vehiculo
Report Check-InWe stayed 2 nights here. Very quiet and safe ! Water tap available but you need to have your own shower and toilet. Not far to visit the city center. We washed our clothes at the new laundry at the street corner, very nice and clean.
Report Check-InBest place to stay in antigua pet friendly everything is very close and super friendly police guards they have security 24/7 no toilets or showers. Tap water is available. Completely free just small donation we gave them dog food and refreshments.
Report Check-InWe stayed here 2 x 2 nights, this place is really convenient, it's close to the city center and the market. The first time we were 4 vehicles, we were close to each other, but the 2nd time we were alone. Unfortunately there is little sun for the solar panels. There is a water tap, but no toilets. Each time you leave this "parking" with your vehicle you must re-register. On the 4th day they ask me to leave them a copy of my passport. The night it is quiet.
Report Check-InAll Fine, as described before, note to the water: Today I asked an officer, he says the water from both taps is not suitable for drinking,
Report Check-InAqui é o melhor lugar para ficar em Antígua, tem muitos viajantes, água e é seguro. Sendo possível deixar o carro e conhecer a cidade.
Report Check-InWe were here on and off for three weeks. Almost every single police officer here is super welcoming and friendly. Great location. Totally free. They may ask for donations every now and then. A few “spots” have decent solar exposure. Only one spot works ok enough for a starlink (lots of trees) but not enough to work if you do video calls or anything like that.
The water is potable. The police drink it and we met others drinking it without filtering. We never fill up our tank with anything but purified water, but we filled it up here. So far so good!
A difficult place to leave and a great place to meet other travelers after being in Mexico without meeting many other vanlifers/nomads.
They are very strict on drinking alcohol at this place, just so you know. We weren’t sure the policy on outdoor showers, but we used ours (with bathing suits on) without anybody saying anything. The gym down the street (Antigua’s Gym) has weekly passes for 125Q with showers. Totally worth it.
Whatever you do, don’t use the laundry closest to the police (Century Lavanderia). The lady there ruined a lot of our clothes and got very confrontational when I went to tell her about it, screaming at me that ‘all tourists are the same and just want everything for free’. 😂 Out about $200 USD in ruined clothes and laundry fees (most we’ve ever paid for laundry in USA, Mexico, and Guatemala at 6Q/lb).
Report Check-InPerfect place to visit Antigua. Gave our passport copies when checking in. Stayed a week there. Was asked if we had toilet and shower. People were refused the access if saying no, they don’t want people to use the backyard as a toilet. Obviously very safe place. Everybody around us was having outside showers from their vans.
Report Check-InExactly as described. Great free spot in antigua. Stayed for 1 week. Needed to give photocopy of our IDs when entering.
Report Check-InStayed here for an extended time almost 5 weeks. Left for El Paredon beach for the weekend and than came back. Great place to stay. you can find shade and you can also find a spot where it's sunny for your solar panel. A couple of things to remember:
1. When you check in on arrival at the gate make sure to tell them the car has Banos, if you say it does not, they will not let you in.
2. if you need to go to the bathroom anytime. Here are the coordinates for the car parking lot on RN 14 Calz Sta Lucia Sur. 14.5560, -90.7378 or H746+CRH, Antigua Guatemala.
These guys charge 3Q. Any parking lot on RN-14 has. Banos available for 3-5Q.
3. if you need to take showers you can use your car outside shower cube(a little discretely) or go to the market and they have hot showers there. Here are the coordinates 14.5576999, -90.7397180. They charge 10Q.
5. At night gate is always open. Came here last night after 2:00 am, no problem getting in. Sometime it also depends upon who is,working at the gate. At another time guy told me try to make it by 9:30 pm. Pretty relax atmosphere.
6. To throw garbage may have to to the the Chicken Bus station by the city parking lot or drop it on by main street if it's a pick up date.
We loved it. Stayed a week. There’s a few taps around so we’re able to conserve water.
Enjoy!
Amazing location, at the entrance had to provide id’s of people In the car and that’s it, super friendly tourist police.
We stayed for couple days. First two days just resting and then We did our hike to acatenango volcano leaving car at the parking.
Best location and free.
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Es un lugar tranquilo, te piden copia del pasaporte y del título del vehículo, no hay baños, ni duchas y tampoco te proporcionan agua así que tienes que llegar con tanque lleno.
Es Grátis ( parking Free) solo piden colaboración de comida para los perritos.
Está muy central, nosotros nos quedamos 5 días.
Tienen reglamento. No ingresar bebidas alcohólicas, no puedes hacer desorden, y debemos cuidar del lugar por favor no eliminar desechos del tanque de aguas negras, muy cerca del parqueo está el mercado donde consigues baños a Q3.
Still as described. The guard originally said a permit was needed beforehand, but after checking with his superior, admitted that this is not needed. Very friendly, though. So don't worry, no paperwork necessary in advance!
Report Check-InCouldn’t sleep here, they asked for a paper and some other French rv got kicked out.
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Report Check-InWe stayed 3 nights here for FREE. Takes about 6 minutes to walk to the centre and 3 minutes to the main market. No access to toilets or bathrooms, you need to use your own.
Guarded 24/7.
A very quiet great place to enjoy Antigua. You can quickly get to the center on foot.
Our van could easily be left during the volcano climb. To us would be told that we may stay 5 nights.
Its a nice place and they even have toilets .. go from the entrance straight to the upper lot and then right but police should not see you when you go there!
They kicked us out after 4 nights staying (i think the rule is 5 days and not 5 nights )
Report Check-InPerfect place to stay when you’re in Antigua. Close to everything. And it’s Free. You can give them a donation.
Normally up to 4-5 nights allow to stay but you can manage if you want more.
They ask you to have a toilet in your van.
IG: on.vagabonde
Really nice place to sleep, friendly police man and super close to the city. Not a lot of sun for your solar panel, although might be possible to ask for a spot in the sun.
Report Check-InBest place to stay in Antigua! Free, police is friendly, the space is really nice. City Center is all in walking distance.
Sure no hookups or anything, but no need, if you are offgrid. 😁
Antigua is one of the nicest cities we visited in Guatemala. Enjoy your stay here 🙂
Would recommend staying here if you have a van with a toilet only! They don’t let people camp here who have no toilet cos there have been people just doing their business on the parking lot and apparently it has been smelling badly in the past. You’re allowed to stay there 5 days max (for free) and it’s kind to give them a little tip because they don’t get paid for taking care of the car parking lot. They were nice and we felt safe. Please Be respectful and help keep this place as a campground for other people in the future!
Report Check-InEstuvimos 1 sem y todo ok. Los policías son super amables, a exc de una mujer policía q es súper desagradable. No hay baños ni duchas pero hay agua no potable para lavar. No cobran pero piden una colaboración ya que el municipio no le dan recursos para la basura ni el mantenimiento del parque. A pocas cuadras del centro y del mercado central. Súper recomendable. consejo: ubicarse dónde habitualmente se ubican los motorhome xq nosotros nos pusimos más al costadito el primer día y nos mataron una hormigas asesinas .
Report Check-InWe stayed here for two nights and it was really nice.
If you need potable water in garrafon, call local aguaman - 54557447. He brought us 7 garrafons, one for 10 Q. He speaks limited English.
Estuvimos 4 noches aquí. El lugar es seguro y céntrico.
Nos pidieron copia del pasaporte y nos preguntaron cuántos días estaríamos.
Recomendamos comentar que se van a quedar 2 o 3 noches y después aumentar el plazo.
No prestan ningún tipo de servicio, no puedes dejar tu basura, ni ingresar bebidas alcohólicas y mucho menos borracho.
La entrada por la noche como limite es hasta las 10:00 pm.
still free! and nice to stay in a park quiet. but nothing more. police asked for covid certificate but wouldn't see it. couldn't drive in only after handing out the copies. had to stay meanwhile on the street. real life, one officer was very friendly the other one you can forget.
Report Check-InStayed first 4 nights, first policeman didn't care just wrote our name,passport number and immatriculation. Peaceful.
Asked us if you've got banos.
We came each night at 8pm, 9pm and some few going out and in, they didn't say anything but when we came back just for one night each time we go out, they asked us where we're we etc...
They don't want you to use the trashbin and drink alcohol but if you discuss with them maybe it will pass.
Still free.
Open but they are very clear they want only vehicles that are self contained with toilet and showers due to some visitors using the grounds as a toilet. Otherwise still open but we were the only overlander this week. Need passport & vehicle registration copies too.
Please be respectful and help keep this a welcome spot for overlanders.
We are in a VW Bus and had to explain that we were self sufficient and convince them that we would respect their property, it was questionable if they would let us in at first but finally they did. We were here in 2016 and glad it was still open.
Report Check-InWe stayed here 3 nights, was calm, and you can see the fuego volcan eruption from then spot! There is a water tab in the garden (front of the little chichen house) and you can fill in, but is not drinkable, however for the potable water a guy came to bring garaffon of water, I could buy one at 12q and he took our empty one! Very close to the center, police officer are really friendly, and level spots! Very good place to stay.
Bm.aroundtheworld from Switzerland
Perfecto para dejar el carro seguro y salir a recorrer la ciudad.
para entrar nos pidieron copias de pasaporte y una firma dónde explican las reglas
piden tener baño dentro del motorhome (tuvieron problemas con otros viajeros)
lugar super tranquilo. no hay electricidad ni agua, pero acuna cuadra hay un mercado barato comparado con los mercados del centro.
a las 10pm cierran los portones.
Very good and safe place to camp here while visiting Antigua or climb on the acatenago volcano. The cops are nice and friendly. We stayed here for four nights. It’s flat and quiet.
No water or electricity. But it’s free!!!
Report Check-InGreat spot to stay in antigua. Really close to the center, police are nice (not all of them) you are suposed to be there by 8 pm every day because the are trying to avoid drunk people. We stayed 4 nights, we went to the volcano and then came back for 2 more nights and was no problem. Pet friendly, we stayed there with 2 puppies and they could run all day long. Just be aware of the others dog that are mostly friendly. There is also a nice vet in the same street in case you need one. (Veterinaria santa lucia)
Report Check-InWe stayed here 5 nights. They just allowed 5 days tô stay here. Very well located and some Police guys are very Nice, others not so much. We said that we pay bathroom Services during our walking in the City. The same with showers. Good place to stay in Antígua.
Report Check-InSpent 3 nights with no problem. The same rules as usual. Didn’t meet the lady, and once I was going out at 19:50 andI was told 20h was the latest I could go out. It’s not in the written rules, as you can come back until 22h. Went out anyway.
Despite the lack of freedom, it’s the spot to be in town.
one police lady was a bit grumpy but the rest were nice. the best place ever to stay, free and safe! 5 mins to bodegona supermarket and the main square. markets are close if you are adventurous. toilets and showers are on ioverlander. I used blue star shower
Report Check-InArea is flat and quite from 9 p.m. to sunrise. Lots of overlanders there. You will only ask for a copy of your passport.
Report Check-InEveryone is cool except for this ONE lady who was not very nice nor kind to any of the Overlanders staying.
Report Check-Inthis place is amazing for a city spot. We could even put our table outside to eat and see el fuego. no wc. they take a copy of passport.
Report Check-InHuge and safe place to park. We spent a few days here. Police were so friendly. You’ll need a copy of your passport and also to read the rules: Can’t use police’s bathrooms , can’t use police’s showers , can’t get in after 22:00 hours. Easy.
Report Check-Inwe dont have a toilet or shower, but tried anyways. we came prepared with passport and title copies and handed them over before any questions were asked. the officer showed us where to park and then made us read the rules. absence of toilet and showers never came to question.
awesome place to stay with everything in walking distance.
Stayed 20 days while repairs done to rv and car, no problem. It is quiet at night but noisy during the day. They asked for a donation of food for the 2 dogs living on sight. They knew I had food because they could see my dog. The entire town is walkable from this spot. It's free and safe. Parked here with a 25' Class C towing a car. I did disconnect the car to pull in and park. It was a little snug pulling in but larger rigs made it. I would stay here again.
Report Check-Inexcellent place, bunch of rules & actually wanted to see our bathroom facilities, copies of passport & title.
Report Check-InThey asked us if they could see our kitchen, bathroom, and shower before letting us in (we're in a converter Sprinter). We only have a toilet seat that we can put a bag on and at first they were saying we could not come in because we didn't have a bathroom (we only have a solar bag shower that we did not show them). After a couple people telling us no and us saying we use public bathrooms and ours for emergencies and telling them we were only staying for 2 nights they let us in but parked us right by the guard shack. Everything else as described and they have been nice after letting us in. Be prepared to prove you have at least a toilet (at least when the people we encountered are working).
Report Check-InSafe and central place. Does'n have bathrooms or showers. When you arrive the police oficer asks you if you have your own toillet and water. You always say yes. Otherway you can't park here. Has a litlle kitchen if you need. Water available on site. Many Overlanders stop here. You find everything you need to by around the corner.
Report Check-InGreat option! Copy of passports needed, then they give you a list of rules. Shaded and close to everything.
Showers at Casa Santa Lucia (Purple/blue front) just down the street.
Unfortunately most of the overlanders with dogs let their dogs run loose and some would steal food, start fighting, barking and creating a lot of dust... and the owners don’t pick up any of their dog poop! Please respect others by keeping your dog leashed and pick up after it. Also, it could lead to this being a pet free zone or worse... closed
Report Check-InAs described. Be careful. No drinking outside your vehicle and long list of rules provided when u check in. Must be inside gate by 10pm or they get angry.
Clean toilets at bus station around the block. 2Q. Hotel 50 meters away has showers for 25Q
Dog Friendly.
We stayed 15 nights w/o moving at all. Just ask. Also were able to use some water onsite for dishes
as described. when entering, we had to give them a copy of our passports. awesome spot. great location. many overlanders here. no facilities but many options to find toilets around. stayed the maximum of 5 nights.
Report Check-InAs before described, free and everything in walking distance. Police very friendly. No amenities.
Report Check-InNice place to stay in Antigua, near the center and Plaza Central. You feel safe in all the town.
We spent 10 nights here (in the midle 2 nights outside the town to climb Acatenango).
no reason to stay anywhere else in Antigua! the whole thing is gated it's basically like a free campground. Also think the curfew has gone as we went for drinks came back at 11:30 and no problems! McDonald's round the corner for free WiFi and toilets too :)
Report Check-InÓtimo lugar para estar, seguro, tranquilo e grátis. Bem perto do centro da cidade, dá para conhecer tudo e ficar tranquilo. Tem algumas regras para seguir, mas bem de boa.
Report Check-InIf you need WiFi there is a small coffee just round the corner (Aria coffee), super nice, and good coffee.
Report Check-InJust want to add:
In the hotel 50m down the street there are toilets for 3q and hot showers for 25q available.
It’s open 24/7. So no reason to search for any other camp spot in Antigua.
Can’t remember the name of the hotel, but it’s in the same road as the camping just before the crossing.
Very nice spot to park and visit the city. No facilities but close to hotels and markets. Policemen are super friendly.
We also did the Acatenango trip with ASOAVA with Catalino and his family.
He was kind enough to come to the parking to explain everything.
It was a great experience and the family is absolutely awesome, make sure to stay there for at least a night. Highly recommended!
Parking here - SAFE! And close to everything - lots of other overlanders here as well. Just need your own bathroom (or bucket).
Report Check-InMuy recomendable, amplio limpio mucha sombra, agua potable. Cerca de todo
Report Check-InChecked in again... 4th time! This time we noticed that the water-tap has gone, so make sure you have enough tank-water when you arrive.
Report Check-InToday is the third time we have checked in here, but the first time they have asked for copies of documents (passports and TIP). It seems to depend who is on duty. Copy shop just down the road (marked on iOv)
Report Check-Ingreat place to stay at Antigua, right in the centre of town and for free. Very safe. Could be noisy if artisanal market events.next door...up to 1am but ok. Watch out for street lights too when parking. Be ready to give copies of passports of all the persons with you and car registration. Very friendly.
Report Check-InWonderful place to stay in the city and well protected. Free but no services.
Report Check-Inestuvimos 6 dias en este lugar. Super tranquilo, seguro y a muy pocos pasos del centro de la ciudad. Sin lugar a dudas la mejor opcion gratis de la ciudad.
We were 6 days in this place. Super quiet, safe and a few steps from the center of the city. Undoubtedly the best free option in the city
Great place to stay in Antigua. We felt very safe, the guards where very nice and its a beautiful „parkinglot“ with a lot of trees and shade and all for free!
Report Check-InPerfect to visit the city. The pw of the Antigua Hostel (sometimes you can have the signal with antenna/ is only 5 min walk on the main road) [Password removed by moderator.]
Report Check-InTHE best place to stay in Antigua. Bring copies of your passports to hand over!
Not so strict about the 5-day rule anymore, they will let you stay longer (if you behave!).
Lots of shaded areas, and water tap to fill your tank.
If you are planning to do the Acatenango hike (and you should!) we can highly recommend ASOAVA (Catalino’s team).
They are a small association of highly qualified guides who have been hiking the volcano for years, many of them since they were children!
They are trained as rescuers as well and know lots about the natural environment of the area.
You can get in touch with them via WhatsApp (+50255004707) and talk to Catalino.
You can either stay at Catalino’s house (lovely and very welcoming family) either in one of their rooms or parked at their entrance for a true Guatemalan experience; or, if you are parked in the Policia Turistica of Antigua they can also pick you up here.
They have a established campground on top with quality tents and sleeping bags, they offer really good and yummy food for the hike and they will have patience and help you if you are a bit slow going up.
We went with his brother, Jaime, and Alberto, amazing guides and generous people!
All in all, an amazing experience which is definitely one of the highlights of this trip! 100% recommended!
Spot gratuit pour les voyageurs, un incontournable à Antigua.
Proche de tous les commerces et des curiosités de la ville à pied, espace fermé et sécurisé 24/24 par une horde de policiers. On ne peut pas mieux faire niveau sécurité !
Il y a de la place pour tout le monde, peu importe votre véhicule, c’est plat, il y a de l’ombre et c’est calme la nuit. De l’eau est à disposition sur plusieurs robinets, vous pouvez remplir le réservoir de votre véhicule. Il n’y a pas de quoi vider vos eaux usées, arrangez-vous avant d’arriver. L’alcool est interdite sur le site. Les chiens sont tolérés si vous les gardez attachés et ramassez les déjections.
Vous pouvez rester 5 jours maximum mais vous pouvez gratter jusqu’à 10 sans problèmes, si besoin.
Une chose importante : Merci de garder le site propre et de respecter les règles si vous voulez que le site reste ouvert gratuitement aux voyageurs le plus longtemps possible !!!
Report Check-InBest spot for overlanders in Antigua. Free. Nice people. Rules still apply. Recommended!
If you want to hike the Acatenango, the Association ‘Amigos del Volcan de Acatenango’ (ASOAVA) are the best. Catalino Sologui and his brother Jaime have been tour guides at the volcano for decades and they are certified by the Guatemalan Institute of Tourism. Other travellers recommended them to us and we are extremely happy with the service we got. Two experienced guides (one at the back, other at the front -other companies give you just one-), good meals (chicken, pasta, hot chocolate -most agencies just give you noodles for dinner-), tent and sleeping bag, transportation, etc. If you get too tired while hiking, they carry your bag for a while so you can rest (they did it for us!). They even offer you to stay one night for free at their house and meet their lovely family (they will tell you where to park your rig, many overlanders have choosen this option). They rent gloves, bags, jackets or whatever you need (some things they even give them for free). Price is around 225Q pp + 50Q pp (it depends on your group size). I cannot recomend this guys more. Catalino’s number is: 502-55004707.
Last recommendation: Rent sticks, they will help you a lot!
Report Check-InNice park-like police compound with lotsa trees.
Stayed here 11 days without a toilet in my car...had to talk my way in. No one bothered about the duration...but some officers take the 10pm closing time rather seriously (still got in at 2am after a discussion).
Unfortunately they didnt let me in as i don't have toilets in my van. It's a shame because it looked very nice
Report Check-Insuper spot gratuit en plein centre d antigua. proche de tout .nous sommes resté 10 j tout s est bien passé. vous pouvez prendre des cours d espagnol à l hôtel calle ancho avec armando 7 dollars de l heure par pers. watsap +50255063447. super gentil cours personnalisés de 3h par jour s adapte à tt nivaux
Report Check-InGood place for visit Antigua
I stayed 5 nights,
Policemans are super friendly.
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Report Check-Instayed here twice, first time for 5 nights (limit of allowed nights) and then 2 nights the second time. Guards were very nice and friendly. No amenities here but was able to fill water at the sink by the office. such a great place if you are self contained.
Report Check-InWow, we wish every city in Guatemala had a place like this. Nice grassy lot, shady in spots, right in town, free. The only water tap that seemed to be working was the one on the wash basin next to the building. We asked permission before we used it. You have to tell them when you leave.
Report Check-InAs described. They asked for your own bathrooms but we know is mandatory. Great location
Report Check-InNo room at Hostel Antigueno for our rig. Christian recommended this place. Free camping, gated, secure and guarded. Water available. Plenty of space for larger rigs. Walk to main part of town and market.
Report Check-InAt first they told us, that we can't stay if we don't have our own toilet (4runner), but they quickly asked the boss and he said we can.
We stayed for 5 nights, with 3 other overlanders, without any issue and had a good time. We also left the cars there while we went on the two day Acatenango hike and it was not a problem.
About the motorcycle and tent - the last day, a Chinese guy on a bicycle arrived and they let him camp in a tent next to us.
WiFi sometimes worked too :) We used the bathrooms at the Mercado nearby, or there's McDonald's nearby as well.
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Report Check-InMotorcycles and tents not allowed. Tried to leave the bike there for one night while climbing Acatenango but also not allowed. Most hostels in the area have parking for bikes so no big deal.
Report Check-InNous sommes restés 5 nuits, très pratique (près du centre), gratuit, eau (non potable) et tout le monde est très aimable !
Pas de WC.
Assez calme la nuit !
Tres bien pour nous !
Julien & Julie
Report Check-Instayed here for 2 days without toilet with no problem at all. they offer this free camping to make antigua more attractive for tourists
Report Check-InReally nice place just next to Antigua center.
We stayed 2 nights here, then we leave to make the Acatenango volcan and we come back again. You can stay 5 nights.
There is water to refill your tank. People are nice !
Nice spot. Shade. Our dog was fine on leash. Drinkable water on tap and restroom in nearby cemetery (until 6pm).
Have copies of your passport and title of vehicle. You must have toilet in your van otherwise you can park but not sleep.
spent 2 separate nights here with about a week in between.
the first time we got a 5 min explanation as no toilets being available and no alcohol on the site
also a voluntary donation was suggested for taking care of street dogs
the second time though no explanation or need for a donation
depends on who is at the gate
les bonnes coordonnées GPS sont:
14.555331, -90.739820
l'entrée est calle de la sangre de Cristo, Antigua pas loin du terminal de bus
les bonnes coordonnées GPS sont:
14.555331, -90.739820
l'entrée est calle de la sangre de Cristo, Antigua pas loin du terminal de bus
Open. Friendly. Many others here in various rigs. Indeed no toilets, we assured them we had one. There is water from a leaking spigot. They were fine with our dogs, provided they were leashed, friendly and no poop. They asked for a donation to feed their dogs. Also recorded our passport numbers. While here we picked up trash and dug drainage for leaking pipe. If we all leave it better than we found it, the service may remain open and friendly.
Report Check-InThis place is open. We asked politly and were told that it's fine to camp there. Same rules as in January: you need your own toilet, no pets allowed, no alcohol, no visitors, no in and out with the car. They asked for a propina and we paid 60 Q for 3 nights. Have a copie of your ID ready. Make things easier for everybody.
Report Check-InGood place. Well located.
They asked for the copies of our passports and vehicule paper.
There is a water tap behind the building where you can fill couple bottles.
5 days allowed max.
Place is open but they didnt allow us to use the bathroom anyways it's the best option around
Report Check-InThis place is definitely not closed, we spent 5 nights there (which is the limit) with other campervans.
The only thing is that the access to the police's bathroom is not allowed, hence you are expected to have your own (but it's not checked if your car is big enough : for instance one guy with a 4Runner wasn't allowed, whereas it was easy for us with our Chevy and VW vans).
The place is really safe, and the cops were friendly with us.
The most recent posting by thasty07 is not quite right as the sign it refers to is for people using the parking for the day - the sign was up when we arrived and I double checked. They still allow you to camp here but offer no facilities at all (no water, no sewage, no toilets, no shower). That said there are plenty of facilities close by and Antigua Hostel will let you use their showers if you are buying food or drinks. Very central location and you get to see Volcan Fuego at night if it's clear!
Report Check-InSign now posted out front (translated)
REGULATION Hours 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. From Friday to Sunday. Prohibited to remain in the vehicle and police installations. (Fine of Q500.00) Do not litter. Alcoholic beverages. Do not feed food or drink. Prohibited the entry of persons in state is parked on account and own risk. Enter only the pilot, after identification.
Report Check-InStayed here for 3 days without incident (as described by others), then left for one night and when we came back (which we had confirmed with them was OK to do), they told us they are no longer accepting vehicles for camping or parking. They had taken down the posted camping rules and told me the decision came from "higher up." Also checked at the hostel in town that was letting overlanders camp out front and they too were not accepting vehicles as the municipality is trying to prohibit camping in vehicles.
Report Check-InThe police welcomed us like really guests in their property. Follow their rules and lot of overlander will have the same chance to overnight for free in a secure place downtown.
Report Check-InThe entrance is by 6th calle.
Ok, it is free. We feelt that if you are a gringo with great car everything is ok, but if you are a sudaca....
No bath (but others could use ones). Be carefull. We ask to leave for a few hours. They say OK. NO PROBLEM. Then they try to ley us out.
Just remember, it depends on the person at the door.
The guards were quite friendly and did indeed ask for paper work (copy of passport, drivers license and vehicle registration) so just come with those ready and this seemed to help. You can't enter after 10p and they don't like you driving in and out (we needed to, to go back and forth to a mechanic), after day 2 of that they told us we couldn't. I posted a picture of other listed rules (sorry it's not the greatest). I thought it was amazing they provided a free safe place with a open sorta grassy area right in Antigua! Definitely give them a little tip to keep this going for future overlanders!!
Report Check-InGuards at entrance are awful (specially the girl) they didn't want we stay for the night the in parking lot because our car didn't have toilet !...
So we just could park the car after presentation of a voucher from hotel and copy of our ow' documents.
We felt that those people are just waiting for "bakchich".
Abuse of power.
we used the toilets at the mercado, which I've marked on the map (star symbol). mercado toilets are open 7am-8pm daily. reminder that there's a 10pm curfew for campers.
Report Check-InVery convenient location, safe, pretty quiet, level, very shady (no sun). No facilities. Good if you want to meet other overlanders.
Hot shower next door (hotel Quinta Santa Rosa or something like that) seems to depend on the receptionist. One guy said yes, 15Q, next day other guy said 'no can do.'
Witnessed a great vulcano eruption (Mt. Fuego) from right here. Free.
You can't use anymore their bathroom. We Travel in a camper without toilet but they let us camp here, We told them We will use the public bathrooms from restaurants near by. Good location for exploring the town.
Report Check-InAs reported by the more recent review, this place has become a lot more strict.
You now need photocopies of (a) passports for everyone staying inside the parking and (b) your vehicle title. They must be copies since they'll keep them. There is a list of 14 rules they ask you to read when you check in, including that your vehicle must have a toilet, and that you cannot return (even in person) to the parking after 10 PM, and you can't return under the influence of alcohol etc.
They are really strict about the bathroom thing. Don't try to go outside either - if they catch you, you'll be kicked out at a minimum and if they don't like you they may fine or deport you (just passing on what they told us).
it's still free , although they suggest you could contribute some cash towards the cleaning of the site on exit.
Report Check-InTook some convincing that our truck camper had full facilities. And they had to unhook the security barrier arm so camper would fit under. Once inside no problem. Big grassy area although they directed us to wall in between 4 other vans. So far not tried to convince them to let us use their baños. Traffic and bus noise stopped around 10 pm but started up again around 5 am. But really quiet during night. Security guards on all night.
Report Check-InCame back here as needed to do a few things to rig and get some dental work done in GTM city. Did not notice much change from two months ago, tho only one other camper. Great option in the city if you have your own facilities.
Report Check-InSeveral overlanders, including us, have noticed a possible change at the police station. Most recently we were asked for copies of our passports and vehicle registration, and others reported rude encounters with some of the guards when entering/leaving. Seems to depend on the guard on duty and most are very nice. This is a great parking option for overlanders so we made sure to be very polite and pay a small donation both when entering and leaving the lot.
Report Check-InNice Quiet, safe. Great place to camp or park your rig. Told not to use facilitied but was not stopped by anyone. hot shower down the street, first left at the Yellow entrance painted word Hotel in doorway, you can see it just to the left of the first intersection into the center from the parking 5 Q each
Report Check-InFree RV camping for five nights max. Great location. No services but good Tigo reception. Close to many services, restaurants, laundry, free Wi-Fi at McDonald's not far away. They wanted to see our passports and asked for copies. surprisingly quiet at night. We gave a donation when leaving and came back again after 3 nights near Guatemala City for another four nights. Entrance is on 6 Calle which is a two way street. You can see volcan de fuego & volcan acatenango from back end of compound. Volcan Agua is partially visible thru trees. We actually saw de fuego erupting one evening for over 2 hours!!!! from here.
Report Check-InThis place do NOT allowed tents... You can NOT camp there .Not for bikers.
Pas authorisé pour mettre une tente..Pas un endroit pour motard ou cyclistes.
Great place To stay for free in Antigua and to meet other overlanders. Safe and the climate was perfect
Report Check-InWe liked the place, as it is safe, convenient with a truck, close to town main square, almost free (propina is somehow expected) and staff is friendly.
Report Check-InVery good place. Calm and safe. No services but there is water. Internet free near on Mc donalds.
Report Check-InVery convenient location and very safe. It´s generally free of charge, but they asked for a donation for a good cause.
Report Check-InWe stayed there during Semana Santa. Lots of space. Very secure. Nice guards. Water faucet on site. Highly recommended for visiting Antigua. It's located in the middle of the town. Vehicles over 30ft length might not make it thru the gate.
Report Check-Inone of our favorite stays so far. Antigua is awesome, you can walk into centro in 5 minutes. to the market in 2 minutes and to supermarket in 3 minutes. you're in the middle of everything!! the property is huge with a lot of shade, totally quiet at night. police is very friendly, we were allowed to stay 7 nights. no facilities (but water).
Report Check-Ingreat option in Antigua. they are accepting overlanders again and the location can't be beat! no services except water if you ask very nicely, but it's a great spot in the city. 5 day max stay but they are flexible if you are nice and they like you, but don't push it too far. lots of overlanders to chat with. on holidays the space is also used for parking so you don't plan to enter and leave frequently during holidays and special occasions.
Report Check-InHeadquarters of Antigua's Tourist Police. Safe and close to main landmarks in the city. Restrooms are only for the police and staff. 5 days max stay allowed unless otherwise negotiated. Free to camp. Donations are asked for when leaving the place.
Report Check-InReally nice option to sleep in this beautiful city. They asked us to use our own toilet and to park in the shade. Good option to stay one or two nights. The market is really close and there are also toilets available.
Report Check-InAwesome, safe and secure spot in the middle of the city! FREE, no wifi, no bathrooms, no showers, no electricity. Thankfully our friends have a military toilet so the no bathroom thing wasn't a problem, but McDonalds is only a 5 minute walk away and you can use their bathrooms for free. The campground is super quiet during the week but apparently on the weekends it can get pretty crowded. Super friendly cops!
Report Check-InTelle que decrit par tous.
Be careful, u have to be back every day before 10pm !
Still accepting overlanders. We met 5 there during our stay. They will ask if you has shower and bathroom in your car, just say yes and OK, you can stay for 5 days. There is no electricity but you can find water in the parking lot. Also bathrooms and cold shower if you ask and also give some tip to them. Very safe and very calm. The place works like a parking place during the day and night. Very recommended if you want to stay in the town for a week. We used the bathroom and internet in the Mc Donalds nearby.
Report Check-InAwesome place guarded by at least 5 police officers day and night. Free and downtown :)
Report Check-InPretty cool place in the center of Antigua guarded with at least 5 touristic police, free to stay for 5 days and more if you take Spanish lessons.
no shower, no toilets available when we were there.
Report Check-InEl mejor lugar para parar en Antigua. Gratis. La policía es muy amable, pasamos allí 10 días sin ningún problema. Si haces disturbio pueden llegar a sacarte del lugar. No prestan ningún servicio por lo que debes tener baño o buscar en las cercanías.
Report Check-InFree parking lot. No other facilities. We stayed in a hotel down the road for 4 nights and left RV there as it's hard to find parking for big vehicle in city that is behind gates. Good option while we did our Spanish lessons with - learn Spanish cooperation, Mario was our Spaniôl professor and was friendly, spoke good English so we learned well. His contact # in case you want to start in a rush like us ( we had only 4 days and he was flexible with timing/ place while most schools closed over weekend due to NYE) 5812 2482.
Report Check-InAccepting overlanders again. We just got here today and there are at least 3 other overlanders there. No issues at gate, they offered a place to stay right away. Asked if we had our own toilet and shower in the vehicle and for a donation. Signed in and gave copy of passport. Said we could stay 5 days. Never offered to let us use the toilets or showers.
Report Check-InTerrain de la police municipale on peut rester 5 nuits, pas de WC ni de douche, super tranquille à côté du centre ville, gratuit
Report Check-InWe are here amongst 5 campers and they are open!!! Disregard any older posts. They will want a copy of your passport for security reasons.
Report Check-InWe are here, they are open and no questions asked about bathroom or shoes facilities in our van. All they wanted was a copy of our passports so they know who is staying there.
Report Check-InVery friendly guy at the Gate. First he was a Little reserved and hesitated but we have our own baño on board so he opened the Gate. Later he Said we can use the sanitarios. They are just for guys and not for girls so the ladies just have to keep an eye on not being watched when using the bathrooms or showers. They are very....simple and not so modern but Camping is for free so dont Complain. We liked it here
Report Check-InSecure and free beyond a small donation to use the bathroom (fairly rough shape). Only stayed one night, and the showers were busy in the morning with policemen, so didn't see what they were like. Met other over landers (didn't see any tent campers). Required copies of our passports and car registration ( although it seems the latter wasn't required of others...may depend on who you get at the desk). It got loud on the streets outside for a bit, but was fine. We were told to Be careful of ticks and fire ants.
Report Check-InCan park for up to 5 days if you have own bathrooms. If not I think they just want a donation. Free. Needed a copy of passport to get in.
Report Check-InWe tried to camp there in the end of july and it was still not possible to enter. They say they have to decide how to continue.
Report Check-InThey NO longer accept campers - for now. We camped here about two weeks ago for 2 nights and it was great to meet other travelers here, but now they say it is not allowed anymore. They say they are actually deciding what to do in the future so they may accept campers again in the future.
Report Check-InThey NO longer accept campers - for now. We camped here about two weeks ago for 2 nights and it was great to meet other travelers here, but now they say it is not allowed anymore. They say they are actually deciding what to do in the future so they may accept campers again in the future.
Report Check-InWe stayed here for a week and was and excelente, safe and good located spot. We try to came back one week later for a night, before to cross El Salvador's border, and rules have been changed: Only families with kids or old couples allowed. ???? A Policeman told us that was an "internal problem" Hope all tourist can enjoy this place again.///// Nos quedamos acá una semana y fue un excelente lugar, lleno de viajeros para compartir experiencias, seguro y súper bien ubicado. Tratamos de pasar una noche mas una semana después antes de cruzar la frontera de El Salvador y no nos dejaron entrar diciendo q habían cambiado las reglas: solo permitían familias con niños o ancianos. Un policía nos contó q habían tenido un problema interno (peleas entre superiores q se acusaban de cobrar x estacionar) De todos modos intentaría volver, y espero que otros viajeros puedan disfrutar de este lugar en el futuro.
Report Check-InStill possible to stay if your answer at the entrance is yes to the question if you have banos un your vehicle.
Report Check-InThis is officially the tourist police headquarters, BUT they are known for their free camping. It's the only place in Antigua that you can camp or sleep in your RV/Van. Yes it is free, but depending on who's at the front gate, they require you to have your own toilet and sometimes a shower (even though there are toilets and cold showers to use onsite). So if you don't have those things... Just say that you do anyways (sneaky I know). I think they lock the gates at 10pm and there are always police onsite... It is very safe and they are super nice people. There is also a small restaurant on site that not many people know about, but it can be used by everyone, not just the police. This is a beautiful place especially the fact that it's free!
Report Check-InA large parking lot of a grassy field offered by the tourist police. Very close to the city center. Officially you are allowed to stay up to five nights. Camping is for free. They want you to use your own sanitaries if you have ones because their own facilities need to be rebuilt. If you use their sanitaries they asked you for a small donation for renovation. Quiet during night. Comfortable climate on 1550 m altitude!
Report Check-InStationnement autorisé 5 jours uniquement en autonomie complète.Pas d'accès eau électricité wc.Bien pour visiter la ville(www.ushulaska.be)
Report Check-InThey are still accepting overlanders, but you must have your own toilets and shower. With a good chat they might allow you to stay abd use their facilities, but it is not guaranteed. You may be required to make a donation and please do not mess the place so future overlanders may use it as well. Free for a macimum stay of 5 days, but even the limit of days is negotiable.
Report Check-InThis place is closed! We already heard from fellow overlanders that the police slowly denying access to their premises and they explained us (we speak Spanish) that they have decided to stop accepting people who do not have their own toilets on board and slowly will stop accepting all overlanders. We had to stay in a hostel and park our bus in a secure parkplace.. Expensive but still worthwhile to see the city.
Report Check-InGreat place to stay in antigua to meet overlanders. Big grassy/ dirty area for all sizes of rigs. There are basic bathrooms and cold showers available. We pais 50q for using the facilities (price is probably negotiable) also tips are also welcomed (drinks, toilet paper..etc..) The station/area is surrounded by a high wall so very safe plus there is a 24 hr guard on duty. The police are very helpful in helping us find a cheap mechanic in town. There is also a small, family run restaurant on site. Also a soccer pitch. A few minutes walk to town. Internet cafes in town are good and the bigger bakery on the wlk way is really good.
Report Check-InFree. Very well situated near the center of town. The maximum stay is 5 days, but we met people that did stay longer with the permission of an officer. Toilets, cold showers and DIY laundry for the tourists (even if they tell you, when you check-in, that there are no bathrooms). There IS an issue with the waste water tank (gray and black waters) that cannot support the overflow caused by the tourists. Absolutely no dump in town (we were sent to 4 spots and not one worked). In general, police officers very friendly althought we had one who tried to make us leave a day earlier... No wifi. There was construction on the street at the back of the campground so no cars and buses so very quiet at night and during the day.
Report Check-InGreat location in town but not services. Access to restrooms is only for the police crew. Free, friendly and safe.
Report Check-InWe were turned away for 'not having a shower or toilet' in our van. The lady at the desk was quite rude, and extremely unhelpful.
Report Check-Instill the only solution for overlanders in Antigua. Plenty of space for all sizes of rigs, free to stay for five nights and we've been told at admission that it's possible to extend with the approval of the el jefe. Short walk to town centre.
Report Check-InFree. Donations occasionally requested. Location is great and police are friendly enough. There are a bunch of children who live on the premises that made for great playmates for our little boy!
Report Check-InFREE, can't argue with the price or the location. The police were all really friendly and even helped us find a good mechanic in town.
Report Check-InFree to stay, but everybody who checked in while we was there was told some "strange" things about the showers and restrooms. You better should have (or just say you have) a restroom in your vehicle. At the end we used the restrooms on the property which also used by the police (after asking them). Other travelers also used the cold shower there. No electricity. Max 5 days to stay allowed. Pls don't make "a mess"
Report Check-InUpon entry, you are told there is a 5 day max stay BUT we have stayed longer (5+ weeks) with permission. Ask the boss first and offer to buy thjngs for the property--footballs, lightbulbs, Clorox, buckets.... They want long term campers to offer to help out and buy items instead of them asking for things. Also, there is an open wifi network you can pick up with an extender in the back of the property.
Report Check-InThe grass is trimmed short now but the toilets are still the same... Passport copies were taken upon entry. Can't complain about anything. It's free and probably the safest place in the city.
Report Check-InWe were welcomed at the compound and checked in by a young police officer. The grass was pretty tall where we were shown to park. We were told we could stay up to a week for no charge. The camping area is fenced off and secure. It is a little walk to the bathrooms. They are functional at best. Cold showers. Great location, easy to walk to the market and all of downtown. We ended not staying due to pouring rain, it the site is still current and available.
Report Check-InFree camping at the Tourist Police grounds in the center of Antigua. Cold showers, toilets, dumpstation (near the toilets). Very safe. Quiet at night.
Report Check-InBig grassy lot, walking distance to everything. Cold (very cold) showers and dingy bathrooms. No other amenities. FREE,
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- located in the courtyard of a local tourist police
-10 minutes walking time to the central plaza.
- it is officialy allowed to stay for 5 days here, but it can definitely be arranged to stay for longer
- cold showers, flushing toilets
- 22 pm curfew
- the camping is a very dusty courtyard (or what is left of it, looks like a bomb went off there, surrounded by rubble from a large building)
- some noise from the chicken buses in the morning and during the day, otherwise quite calm
- there were some open wifis (Cesarbranas in the NW corner) and locked HOME towrds NE (password: dfd88b65f17)
It`s a perfect located spot in the city and it`s for free. What else will you expect? A hot tub? Go home ...
Report Check-InHere you can sleep up to 5 days for FREE at the tourist police. It has cold showers and clean toilets. The place itself was not really nice. It is in a ruin and the grass is quite high. But it was surprisingly quiet from 22 pm, although the Chickenbus bra is not far away from there!
It is only few minutes walk from the center and the car can safely leave it there while you visit the beautiful city. We had 4 nights there, was good! If you want to stay longer than 5 nights, you have probably diskuttieren with the police.
North-west direction, it has a free WIFI names Cesarbranas or so. Was very fast and always within reach with my amplified antenna.
Price: Free
Report Check-InUgly place, but perfectly situated for sightseeing tour. Water and dumping available. It also has showers and toilets, which should be cleaned by travelers. From 22.00 - 05.00 clock zeimlich quiet. Free, but the tourist police is haParking loty to accept a donation in the form of edibles, toilet paper, soap, etc..
6a Calle Poniente, it has many one-way streets, we can get us out of a tuk-tuk. (15 Quetales)
Report Check-InGreat spot for a camp in Antigua Guatemala. Check in at the guarded gate, and they should let you stay for at least two weeks for free. If you ask you will probably get access to their WiFi as well. We were told that they close the gates at 10 PM, but we never had problems getting back in even a little bit later. It is in the city center just next to the market, and it takes a couple of minutes to the main square.
Price: free
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