Sarah & Benjamin
Things To Do
ULEW COCKTAIL BAR
This is hands down one of the coolest speakeasys we’ve ever been to! We highly suggest checking this place out! Ulew doesn’t have a cocktail menu, instead, each drink is personalized specially for you. You describe who you are, what your feeling, what brought you here, and of course your favorite liquors, smells, colors, flavors, etc. and the bartenders will do the work! Each drink is curated right on the spot and is delivered on (or sometimes in) a unique type of way and comes in different variations of glasses or containers that the bartender specifically chooses based on who you are and what you describe. You never know what to expect, except for a good time! Ulew also has a rooftop bar with seating and DJ/Live music, overlooking the city and surrounding mountains & volcanos. We highly suggest checking this place out!
CAFE NO SE
Dive Bar, Live Music, Cold Beer, and the most original Home of Ilegal Mezcal
Hobbitenango
Take the shuttle from the Hobbitenango office in Antigua (leaves at 10 AM, comes back at 1 PM) 3a Avenida Norte #20A ($7 round trip transportation + Q50 entrance cost). It is an old-inspired hobbit town 20 minutes from Antigua. Axe throwing, archery, minigolf, access to all green areas and trails in the park. Food + cocktail options. Super fun 3-4 hour adventure that takes you up into the mountains!
MERCADO DE ARTESANÍAS
Guatemala is known for beautiful artisan goods. The market is centrally located in Antigua, making it easily accessible by walking or a short tuk-tuk ride from most parts of the city. It's near other significant landmarks to combine your visit with a tour of the city's attractions. While at the market, consider sampling local foods from nearby street vendors or exploring other parts of Antigua, such as the Parque Central, La Merced Church, and the Santa Catalina Arch. Mercado de Artesanías is a vibrant and bustling market in Antigua, Guatemala, known for its wide array of handmade crafts, textiles, and souvenirs. It is a popular destination for tourists purchasing traditional Guatemalan goods and experience the local culture. Offerings: Handmade Textiles, including traditional Guatemalan clothing, blankets, and tablecloths; jewelry, Handmade pieces featuring local materials such as Jade. Wood Carvings, Pottery, and other souvenirs.
La Azotea
Antiguan coffee is famous all over the world for its strong arabica coffee with chocolate notes. The Centro Cultural La Azotea in neighboring Jocotenango is a coffee museum fully operational 150-year old coffee plantation with a 19th century working coffee mill. Also on site is a Mayan music museum. You can tour the coffee museum/grounds for around Q75 (US$10), which includes the entrance to the Finca, tour, and tasting.
Choco Museo
When in Guatemala, you got to eat chocolate! Cacao has been an integral part of the Maya and Guatemalan culture. Interesting fact: Guatemalans invented the first ever chocolate bar!