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Things To Do
Hike Acatenango Volcano Overnight
Volcano Fuego in Guatemala is a very active volcano and still currently pushes out ash and lava sometimes. You can’t hike that volcano, but you can hike up the Acatenango volcano, which will give you a great view of Fuego for an amazing experience and photos. Now, this volcano hike isn’t for the faint-hearted or the unfit. It’s pretty much a direct incline. For an extra cost, you can get a ride halfway up the volcano and you can hike the rest. It’s truly a lifetime experience, and you should definitely go for it if you’ve got the time and the fitness level. There are various tour operators that offer different services and options. Old Town Outfitters is the best we've worked with, though they are more expensive than others. Feel free to shop around. But no matter the operator, your rental should include your food and equipment.
Roast Marshmallows at Pacaya Volcano
Pacaya volcano is located around an hour and fifteen minutes from the city and it’s an easier hike than the one above. This volcano frequently erupts, but only with ash which makes it hot enough to roast marshmallows. Tours are offered in the morning or in the afternoon. The afternoon tour will afford hikers a stunning sunset view over some of the most impressive volcanic landscapes in all of Central America. The hike will probably take you around 2 hours. It’s a relatively short hike, but it is steep. It's unlikely you will see LAVA! But it's still very cool. Various tour operators in Antigua can align your Pacaya experience. We've included a recommended operator, but feel free to shop around.
Free Antigua Walking Tour
Take advantage of a free 2-3 hour walking tour with one of our very best friends, Diego, a professional Guatemalan guide. This tour provides a great introduction to Antigua, Guatemala. You will observe the colonial architecture, churches, ruins, gastronomy, Guatemalan textiles, characters, and more. English-speaking tours are Monday - Friday at 10 am. Please bring cash for a tip.
ATV Adventure Tours
Rent an ATV or motorcycle and tour all around Antigua or Lake Atitlan. There are guided tours, or you can adventure on your own. Various Guided Tours include: - Antigua Villages Tour - Antigua Mountain Tour - Antigua Sunset Tour - Antigua Coffee Tours - Pacaya Volcano Tour - Lake Atitlan Sunset Tour - Lake Atitlan Villages Tour - And more
Authentic Cooking Class
Here's an authentic culinary experience for those looking to taste the true and traditional flavors of Guatemala. During your class you’ll do an appetizer, main dish, dessert, and of course your very own tortillas. You can request in your experiences if you want a vegan, vegetarian, beef, chicken, or seafood or if you are allergic to some ingredient dish Cooking Class schedules are at 10:00 AM & 4:00 PM. Groups of 3 - 15 people for approximately $60 - $85 per person. All of the tours include transport from where you stay.
Go on a Food Tour
This is the perfect way to start your stay in Antigua. Walking through Antigua’s famous cobblestone streets, amidst colorful buildings and tumbled ruins, we will tempt our taste buds with numerous Guatemalan culinary staples. This is a 2-hour tour that will allow you to eat delicious Guatemalan dishes just like the locals do. While strolling through the city streets learning about Antigua’s famous churches and ruins, you will have the opportunity to eat 7 different foods – the portions are generous and we will keep ordering food as long as you keep eating! Tours are Monday - Friday starting at 11:30 am.
Explore Lake Atitlan
Lake Atitlan is about 2.5 hours from Antigua, Guatemala, and it feels like you’re being transported to another beautiful world. Lake Atitlan is known as the “eternal spring” because it always has a constant temperature of 77 degrees even though the elevation is so high. About 98% of the population surrounding the lake is indigenous, so it’s an awesome chance to meet local people and experience different cultures. Some of the lake towns include San Pedro and Santa Cruz. If you don’t have time to stay overnight at the lake, you can take a day trip from Antigua. If you decide to stay at Lake Atitlan, we can recommend the Sunset Lodge for breathtaking views on the lake. Various tour operators in Antigua can offer a day trip or multi-day trip experience. We've included a recommended operator, but feel free to shop around.
Antigua Valley Day Hikes
A full day of moderate hiking that takes you climbing out of the Antigua Valley to the top of a nearby ridge. The trail traverses the ridge to a tiny pueblo hidden away on the mountainside. The views back towards the Antigua valley and its three towering volcanoes are magnificent as the entire sweep of the valley - from the peak of Agua Volcano to the Acatenango and Fuego complex - frame the vista. From there, the trail drops down into a working coffee Finca and then climbs into another lively mountain village. Another hour on beautiful contouring valley walls and then the trail takes you back into Antigua.
Sip n' Cycle Coffee Tour
This is a beginner to intermediate mountain bike ride with a tour of a local coffee farming co-op. Our ride out to the coffee co-op of De la Gente is the flip side to seeing the large-scale production farm on the Azotea Sip n' Cycle tour. This ride will take us to a community on the flank of Volcán de Agua where local farmers work together as a co-op to grow, pick and process their own coffee for export. De La Gente works with the local farmers’ co-op to help them brand their coffee and reach markets in North America and Europe. We will take a private tour with one of the co-op farmers to their field and then go to their house to see how they toast the coffee on a small batch at a time level. Finally, we will have lunch with the family before heading back to Antigua. This trip is more expensive than the ride out to commercial coffee farms, but a portion of your trip price goes straight to the farmer/co-op for the tour there. Tours begin at 9:00 AM and end at 2:00 PM.
Coffee Finca & Macadamia Farm Tour
Explore the countryside of Antigua with your own private guide on a full-day tour that visits farms that benefit the indigenous community and environment. Tour a coffee plantation and macadamia nut plantation that use sustainable agriculture methods to grow high quality foods while preserving the rain forest. Sample their delicious coffee and nut products, then learn about Guatemala’s indigenous Mayan music at Casa Kojom. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off.
Chocolate Museum Tour
If you’re a chocolate lover, then the ChocoMuseo needs to be on your list of things to do in Antigua, Guatemala. Not only will you learn how the chocolate is made, but you can also make it yourself which is an awesome experience! If you decide to do the chocolate making tour, then you'll get to learn about the different cocoa beans and how they're processed. You'll also get to taste samples and of course, have some delicious treats to take back with you. The classes vary in length, so just check what's included in each tour before you book. If you don’t have time to do a tour and make the chocolate yourself, you can simply skip to the visitor shop and buy some delicious chocolate to eat.
Antigua Artisans Street 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. Never buy anything at face value; vendors usually increase the price by three, so use that as a reference point when haggling.
Earth Lodge, Hobbitenango, and El Hato
El Hato is a charming village that's just a 20-minute drive from Antigua. One of the best places to visit here is Earth Lodge which offers quirky accommodations, a restaurant, an avocado farm, and yoga classes with a view. You'll also want to head to Altamira which is home to a wooden hand viewpoint that overlooks the volcanoes - perfect for photographs. Last but not least, make sure you visit Hobbitenango which is essentially a fantasy park that's home to hobbit holes, incredible viewpoints, and quirky restaurants. Although there are plenty of awesome things to do in this area, it's the views that will take your breath away! So, if you've got some extra time I definitely recommend heading out to this charming village. You'll want to pack your camera too! Check-in with any tour operators in Antigua and they can advise how to get there. We recommend Old Town Outfitters.
Learn to Salsa Dance
What better place to learn Salsa than in a country that oozes charm and charisma. Salsa in Antigua is fun and readily available, so get ready to learn some moves! You can arrange private lessons, or you can throw yourself into the deep end and just head to La Sala on a Sunday night for FREE Salsa lessons. It’s basically a night where everyone dances with everyone and teaches people the moves. It’s a lot of fun, and if you feel nervous, a couple of Margaritas will help ease your mind!