ANTIGUA GUATEMALA, the ancient capital of Guate mala, Central America, and now the centre of the growing of the finest grades of coffee of that country. Antigua was partially destroyed by an earthquake in '773, and the capital was thereafter removed to the present site of Guatemala city, 2 7m. E.N.E. Antigua has 40,000 inhabitants and is far from a ruin, although what were some of the most imposing churches and monasteries of America stand in imposing ruins there. The ancient palace of the captain general is still intact, and many substantial houses have been built from the lower storey of palaces wrecked in the earthquake. Antigua is reached by automobile from Guatemala city over a broad highway usually in good condition. Antigua is situated in a flat, confined valley at the foot of the Volcan del Agua ("Volcano of Water") and is one of the most beautiful sites in Central America.