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Discover Antigua Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala, commonly referred to as just Antigua or la Antigua, is a city in the central highlands of Guatemala known for its preserved Spanish Baroque-influenced architecture as well as a number of ruins of colonial churches. It served as the capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. From its pastel-colored colonial buildings to its crumbling church ruins, you might think Antigua lives up to its name (which translates to ancient). But there’s a youthful energy that permeates the city, from its bustling markets to the slopes of neighboring volcanoes. It’s Guatemala’s most-visited destination, and with a laidback attitude and stunning scenery, you’ll be tempted to join the masses. The dry season runs November through April, and you’ll enjoy clear blue skies and warm sunshine. Listed as one of the most enticing cities in Central America by The New York Times. Click the button below for an extra guide to Antigua Guatemala.
Restaurants
Fresh options abound in Antigua, and your mouth and stomach will thank you. 7a Norte Pizzeria Palacio de Doña Leonor Epicure Quesos y Vinos Bistrot Cinq Pappys BBQ Santos Spirito Osteria de Franchesco Fridas Los Tres Tiempos Vice Pizzería Hobbitenango 7 Caldos Welten Mesón Panza Verde Saberico Hector's Bistro Casa Escobar Cactus Antigua El Local Guatelaria
Bars
If you are the kind of person who is looking for a little bit of fun, Antigua offers you the best parties you can find from small bars to big clubs. Antigua Brewing Company Antigua Cerveza La Casa del Ron El Barrio Las Vibras de la Casbah Reilly's Café Sky Lava Terrace Ulew Cocktail Bar Whisky Den & Coffee Bar Cervecería 14 The Londoner Pub Aqua Terrace Red Zebra Doce Bar Vudu Bar El Atico
Cafés
Taste the best coffee in the world with the variety of Coffee Houses all around Antigua. El Viejo Café Finca Colombia Finca Filadelfia Doña Luisa Xicoteneatl Café Condesa Roots Café Café Barista Café Saúl La Cenicienta El Gran Café La Estación Unión Café Tenedor del Cerro Caffé Mediterraneo Angie Angie Café Arte Café Boheme Brunchies Coffea Bocetos Café Bella Vista Coffee Café Estudio Fat Cat Coffee House
Antigua Cultural Walking Tour
Join the best tour of Antigua. Meet your Antigua Tours guide at the fountain in the Central Park for a leisurely walk around this World Heritage Site. Visit the City Hall Palace, focus on the Royal Palace, visit San José Cathedral, and learn about the Maya through the spiritual stone of jade, completing the tour at the best museums in town at Paseo de los Museos. Enjoy Antigua’s unique cultural lifestyle through this fabulous visit. Tuesday, Friday and Saturday | 9:30 am to 12:30 pm With Elizabeth Bell $25 per person Information: Mail: info@antiguatours.net
Coffee Tour Finca Colombia
The tour includes a walk through the plantation during which you will see and learn about the different stages of coffee growing, from the planting of the seeds, the special care provided in the nursery and the planting in the permanent location to the looking after the adult plants during their productive life. You will also learn about the different stages of coffee processing and see the facilities where these take place.
Cerveceria 14 Tour
Cerveceria 14 is a craft brewery and perfect to enjoy a good beer, locally sourced meats, delicious drinks and smoothies, different food for those who suddenly need a respite from the beer. Cerveceria Catorce is the perfect place for beer lovers as well as for those wishing to venture into the world of craftsmanship of this drink. We invite you to take the tour our brewery 15 barrels, or simply enjoy a pint of La Catorce in the incredible atmosphere that our space offers.
La Casa del Ron Tour
La Casa del Ron or the House of Rum, is a boutique lounge and bar in Antigua Guatemala. It is a great place to taste the delicious rums produced in Guatemala; especially the aged rums in oak barrels such as Zacapa Centenario and Botrán Añejo. Besides the rum tasting, you can learn the different ways to drink rum as well as how rums are made. They also pair food to the different rums they offer.
Chocomuseo Tour
Meet at Chocomuseo and learn the chocolate making process, the origin of chocolate and its history. You'll leave with your own handmade chocolates filled the way you like them and take them back to your friends and family.
Organic Macadamia Farm Tour
Valhalla Macadamia Farm & Restaurant Learn everything about macadamia nuts, how they are processed and their project. Try some of their products, get a free facial massage with their oil and hang out in the beautiful garden.
Village Tour
Enjoy a guided tour of Antigua’s surrounding villages visiting the Convent/museum of the Archbishop’s Palace in San Juan del Obispo with spectacular views followed by a scenic ride through pueblos and coffee plantations to the Maya town of San Antonio Aguas Calientes for an expert presentation on traditional Maya textiles at Carolina’s weaving cooperative – famous for some of the best textiles – with time for shopping. Return to Antigua. Tuesday 2:00pm | $45 per person Information: Mail: info@antiguatours.net
Artisan Market
Many people consider the Artisan Market to be the main ‘tourist market’. Full of colourful textiles, traditional blankets, wooden masks, jade jewellery and woven purses, it’s an incredibly photogenic place to wander around. Because it’s a tourist market, you won’t find any animals here (dead or alive), and the stalls are arranged in an orderly manner, with clean, swept floors and a lovely entrance.
Lake Atitlán Tour
A shared shuttle from your hotel in Antigua takes you through the mountainous roads of the Guatemalan highlands to the shores of Lake Atitlan. Take a boat ride to visit the Maya towns of San Pedro La Laguna, San Juan La Laguna and Santiago Atitlan to experience the Maya culture and impressive views the lake offers. Shared shuttle back to your hotel in Antigua. Daily| 5:30am | $99 per person Information: Mail: info@antiguatours.net
Iximché Archeological Site
This post-classic site was where the Spanish conquerors established their first capital in Guatemala in 1524. Take a private shuttle from Antigua to Iximché ruins for a guided visit to the ruins to talk about the Maya calendar, the Maya ball game and history about this fortress-city. Return to Antigua. Daily | 8am to 12pm | $180 for one/two people. $60 for each additional person Information: Mail: info@antiguatours.net
Pacaya Volcano Hike
Enjoy private transportation from Antigua to the Pacaya Volcano National Park entrance where you meet your guide to begin a 1 1/2 hour hike up the volcano. Watch results of the recent eruptions and the volcano smoking and experience incredible views. Hike back down and drive back to Antigua (6 hours). Any time from 6:00am to 1:00pm (1pm last departure time – 6 hour trip) | $160 for 1 or 2 people includes transportation/guide/entrance fees and box lunch. $75 per person for 3 people or more. Information: Mail: info@antiguatours.net
Tikal Tour
Discover the impressive splendor of Tikal, which means “place of voices”. The park, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979, spans 576km squared. In addition to the main temples and plazas, there are several sites not to miss. The Major Plaza is the Archaeological Park of Tikal, surrounded by impressive buildings such as Temples I and II, called the North and Central Acropolis. Also, there is a range of wakes and altars that play a part in the dynamic history of the Mayan Civilization in Tikal. Information: Mail: info@antiguatours.net
Oceana Monterrico One Day
Enjoy a day at the Pacific Beach, with private transportation from Antigua to Oceana Monterrico. Enjoy the pool and volcanic sand beach. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, unlimited beverages, towels and lockers.