Read the messages on the tombstones and try to interpret the region's history at Cementerio General. You'll discover plenty of fascinating stories among the monuments here.
You'll be spoiled for sightseeing choice when in Antigua Guatemala. Cementerio General is an ideal place to start here, but there are numerous other interesting spots to enjoy. Casa Santo Domingo Museum, Central Park, and Santa Catalina Arch are close to the burial ground and will round out your day nicely.