Guatemala Guidebook
Restaurants - Lunch
but most do breakfast and dinner too!
A 10-15 minute uber outside antigua. Great outdoor brewery with delicious food from Felix and Annie. located outside Antigua, its worth a trip. It's a fun place to go on a weekend evening and watch live music and Fuego erupting
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Cervecería 14
A 10-15 minute uber outside antigua. Great outdoor brewery with delicious food from Felix and Annie. located outside Antigua, its worth a trip. It's a fun place to go on a weekend evening and watch live music and Fuego erupting
Delicious Mexican food and cocktails. The restaurant is located steps away from the arch
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Fridas
Delicious Mexican food and cocktails. The restaurant is located steps away from the arch
This cute restaurant has some delicious breakfast foods that are served all day. Highly recommend the iced coffee named the Brekky
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El Local
14 4a Calle OrienteThis cute restaurant has some delicious breakfast foods that are served all day. Highly recommend the iced coffee named the Brekky
It’s a unique farm to table restaurants with a nice outdoor seating area. You can wonder the farm too and explore the butterfly enclosure, cactus garden, and all sorts of farm animals
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Caoba Farms
Final 5 Avenida SurIt’s a unique farm to table restaurants with a nice outdoor seating area. You can wonder the farm too and explore the butterfly enclosure, cactus garden, and all sorts of farm animals
Antojito salvadoreño
29 9a Calle PonienteBest papusas outside of El Salvador
Glacy Cream
#10A 6a Calle PonienteTasty ice cream!
Delicatessen El Cazador Italiano
Really really good bread and other fine cheeses and such
Pitaya Juice Bar Antigua
18 Av. Sexta Nte.Fresh juices and lunches
Los Tres Tiempos
No.7 5a Avenida NorteGuatemalan dishes served with a rooftop view.
located outside Antigua, this is a local favorite for pancakes. Once you’ve gorged yourself on macadamia pancakes and lattes and/or smoothies made with macadamia nut milk (don’t worry they have a full menu with non-macadamia products if that’s not your thing), you can take a quick free tour of the farm in which you can learn about how the nuts are grown and harvested.
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Valhalla Macadamia Farm
carr. alocated outside Antigua, this is a local favorite for pancakes. Once you’ve gorged yourself on macadamia pancakes and lattes and/or smoothies made with macadamia nut milk (don’t worry they have a full menu with non-macadamia products if that’s not your thing), you can take a quick free tour of the farm in which you can learn about how the nuts are grown and harvested.
Servicing up Guatemalan specials for every day of the week, this is a great place to try the Pepián. (But note they only serve it Thursdays – Sundays)
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Rincón Típico
3a Avenida SurServicing up Guatemalan specials for every day of the week, this is a great place to try the Pepián. (But note they only serve it Thursdays – Sundays)
This spot will have you feeling like you’re eating ramen in Japan instead of a small city in Guatemala. They have VEGAN ramen too!
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Kombu Ramen Shop
19C 1a Avenida SurThis spot will have you feeling like you’re eating ramen in Japan instead of a small city in Guatemala. They have VEGAN ramen too!
This is a neighborhood restaurant with típico dishes. A few minutes walk from Airbnb
Pedacitos de Antojo
This is a neighborhood restaurant with típico dishes. A few minutes walk from Airbnb
Barriga Llena
Unbelievable fried chicken
Mì Vietnamese Kitchen
Chabad Antigua
Great falafels and authentic food
Sightseeing
Take a easy 20 minute walk up the Hill to see stunning views of Antigua. You can also drive and park for a small fee
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Cerro de la Cruz
Take a easy 20 minute walk up the Hill to see stunning views of Antigua. You can also drive and park for a small fee
You can’t come to Antigua without making a quick stop to see the historic arch.
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Arco de Santa Catalina
28 5a Avenida NorteYou can’t come to Antigua without making a quick stop to see the historic arch.
A completely unique place. It’s a drive up there but trust me, the views are worth it. I recommend NOT going on a weekend... lots of city people come to take pictures and it gets reallllly crowded
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Hobbitenango
A completely unique place. It’s a drive up there but trust me, the views are worth it. I recommend NOT going on a weekend... lots of city people come to take pictures and it gets reallllly crowded
Unbelievably beautiful finca located 1 hour from antigua. Solo day passes are 100q I believe and you can spend the day exploring waterfalls, paddle boarding the fresh springs, and wondering around the scenic lakes. Truly a magical place
Finca El Zapote
Unbelievably beautiful finca located 1 hour from antigua. Solo day passes are 100q I believe and you can spend the day exploring waterfalls, paddle boarding the fresh springs, and wondering around the scenic lakes. Truly a magical place
Remains of a large religious complex from the early 1700s featuring a church with an ornate facade.
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Convento Santa Clara
Remains of a large religious complex from the early 1700s featuring a church with an ornate facade.
A notable convent and church in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. It is one of the finest examples of an 18th-century convent in Guatemala.
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Convento de las Capuchinas
A notable convent and church in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. It is one of the finest examples of an 18th-century convent in Guatemala.
A contemporary art museum highlighting local and innovative artists. This isn't something that most tourists visit, but it's similar to a dia beacon but Guatemalan style. Worth the trip!
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La Nueva Fabrica
Callejon ContrerasA contemporary art museum highlighting local and innovative artists. This isn't something that most tourists visit, but it's similar to a dia beacon but Guatemalan style. Worth the trip!
Lots of things to do. Cultural center, put put golf, coffee tourS, horse back riding, brewery. It’s a nice afternoon here
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La Azotea Coffee
Lots of things to do. Cultural center, put put golf, coffee tourS, horse back riding, brewery. It’s a nice afternoon here
Get a feel for daily Antiguan life here. Also a great spot to buy produce and souvenirs
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Local Market
Get a feel for daily Antiguan life here. Also a great spot to buy produce and souvenirs
Seems like a weird recommendation but I love this cemetery. It’s beautiful and full of old growth trees. A very peaceful walk
Cementerio San Lázaro
Calle San Bartolome BecerraSeems like a weird recommendation but I love this cemetery. It’s beautiful and full of old growth trees. A very peaceful walk
Ek Chuah is a family-owned cholateria in Antigua committed to supporting local vendors and selling only the highest quality products with 100% Guatemalan roots. They offer a chocolate making workshop where you can learn about the stages of chocolate production “from the cocoa bean to that delicious melt-in-your-mouth bar”.
Ek Chuah
14 4a Calle OrienteEk Chuah is a family-owned cholateria in Antigua committed to supporting local vendors and selling only the highest quality products with 100% Guatemalan roots. They offer a chocolate making workshop where you can learn about the stages of chocolate production “from the cocoa bean to that delicious melt-in-your-mouth bar”.
The heart of Antigua, its a nice place to sit down and enjoy the large growth trees and observe the hustle of ice cream venders, pigeons, and local venders.
Central Park
The heart of Antigua, its a nice place to sit down and enjoy the large growth trees and observe the hustle of ice cream venders, pigeons, and local venders.
The giant cowboy boot statue on the entrance of town is a giveaway for what sort of gems you’ll find. Located 10-15 minutes from Antigua center, artisan town produces high quality leather goods, specifically shoes. You can have customs shoes made for a great price or find some fancy pre made cowboy boots.
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Pastores
The giant cowboy boot statue on the entrance of town is a giveaway for what sort of gems you’ll find. Located 10-15 minutes from Antigua center, artisan town produces high quality leather goods, specifically shoes. You can have customs shoes made for a great price or find some fancy pre made cowboy boots.
Bar / nightlife
It’s a great local dive bar with live music and the best mezcal in Guatemala.. my absolute favorite bar in Antigua
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Cafe No Se
1a Avenida SurIt’s a great local dive bar with live music and the best mezcal in Guatemala.. my absolute favorite bar in Antigua
El Barrio is a favorite place in Antigua to have a drink. There are multiple different bars around one central courtyard. It attracts a younger crowd though
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El Barrio
3 4 Avenida SurEl Barrio is a favorite place in Antigua to have a drink. There are multiple different bars around one central courtyard. It attracts a younger crowd though
A great outdoor spot for local brews. Nice to enjoy on week nights
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Antigua Cerveza :: El Bosque
A great outdoor spot for local brews. Nice to enjoy on week nights
Ulew Cocktail Bar
3 PonienteHidden door secret bar
A bar within a courtyard with restaurant options. It's a nice place to unwind and drink/eat
El Depósito
A bar within a courtyard with restaurant options. It's a nice place to unwind and drink/eat
Por Qué No? Cafe
Feel like clubbing and dancing? las Vibras is the local favorite
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Las Vibras de la Casbah
5a Avenida NorteFeel like clubbing and dancing? las Vibras is the local favorite
Charleston
1 6a Avenida NorteA classical type of bar for upscale drinks
a popular rooftop bar in the city, Café Sky offers tasty cocktails with a fantastic view.
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Café Sky
15 1a Avenida Sura popular rooftop bar in the city, Café Sky offers tasty cocktails with a fantastic view.
EL MILAGRO
La Sala
7 6a Calle PonienteThe best salsa bar in town. Ladies night is wednesday
Outdoorsy stuff
Hiking and exploring antigua
This is a must do if you have the time. You’ll never experience anything like it.
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Acatenango
This is a must do if you have the time. You’ll never experience anything like it.
Wicho & Charlie's
Best tour agency to take you to hike acatenango, bike tours, and much more
Fresh spring pools and gorgeous nature hikes. And so close to antigua!
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Finca El Pilar
Fresh spring pools and gorgeous nature hikes. And so close to antigua!
A 1 mile hike down but totally worth it. Beautiful views for sunset with cocktails
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Earth Lodge
A 1 mile hike down but totally worth it. Beautiful views for sunset with cocktails
roast marshmallows on lava and eat lava roasted pizza. If you don't have time to do Acatenango, this is a nice alternative. just a half day trip, you can coordinate through Wicho and Charlie tour
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Pacaya
roast marshmallows on lava and eat lava roasted pizza. If you don't have time to do Acatenango, this is a nice alternative. just a half day trip, you can coordinate through Wicho and Charlie tour
If you’re itching to get out of the city and into nature, another popular hike to do near Antigua is the Corazón de Agua trail. This 3-mile (2.7 km) loop trail takes you through the Corazón de Agua Ecological Park, culminating in a small developed park with views for miles in every direction.
Corazón de Agua
If you’re itching to get out of the city and into nature, another popular hike to do near Antigua is the Corazón de Agua trail. This 3-mile (2.7 km) loop trail takes you through the Corazón de Agua Ecological Park, culminating in a small developed park with views for miles in every direction.
Long term rentals
Places to know if you are working and living in Antigua.
A grocery store that is also a hardware store and random craft shop. The most locally centered super market in town. They’ll have everything you need and more
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La bodegona
27 PonienteA grocery store that is also a hardware store and random craft shop. The most locally centered super market in town. They’ll have everything you need and more
The closest chain supermercado from the house. They have more refined things than the bodegona
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Supermercado La Torre Jocotenango
Calle Ricardo ArjonaThe closest chain supermercado from the house. They have more refined things than the bodegona
Small health food store with speciality items
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Orgánica, Antigua Guatemala
5a Calle PonienteSmall health food store with speciality items
It’s similar to a target or Walmart in the states but Guatemalan style
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Centro comercial Peri-Roosevelt
It’s similar to a target or Walmart in the states but Guatemalan style
Fresh fruits, flowers, electronics, souvenirs, and just about everything else
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Local Market
Fresh fruits, flowers, electronics, souvenirs, and just about everything else
equivalent to goodwill. this is a local favorite for buying second hand goods. the stores are really well organized too
Megapaca
equivalent to goodwill. this is a local favorite for buying second hand goods. the stores are really well organized too
Cafés with great wifi
Bella Vista Coffee
A social impact-driven community offering coworking in a beautiful space (working garden-side) with daily, weekly and monthly rates.
Impact Hub Antigua
A social impact-driven community offering coworking in a beautiful space (working garden-side) with daily, weekly and monthly rates.
Unión Café Antigua
San Martín Antigua Guatemala
5 6a Calle PonienteArtista de café
El Paredon Beach
Black sand beaches and tropical mangroves and surfing. Shuttle run to and from Antigua everyday
This restaurant and hotel is located on the water. It’s where all of the surfers gather to watch the morning swell and it’s usually where the party starts in the evenings. The people are welcoming and warm.
Cocori Lodge
lote 39 Primera avenidaThis restaurant and hotel is located on the water. It’s where all of the surfers gather to watch the morning swell and it’s usually where the party starts in the evenings. The people are welcoming and warm.
Hotel and restaurant. Best pizza and food in Paredon. The rooms are better deals for the price and more tranquil than the other hotels. The owners are the sweetest
Pacifico el paredon
Hotel and restaurant. Best pizza and food in Paredon. The rooms are better deals for the price and more tranquil than the other hotels. The owners are the sweetest
Higher budget hotel and restaurant but the food is delicious and the owners are so kind
Swell Surf & Lifestyle Hotel
Higher budget hotel and restaurant but the food is delicious and the owners are so kind
The best Airbnb to rent in paredon. Gorgeous Pool, garden, amentities. You won’t be annoyed by people party all night long. Ask for Bea and she’ll give you extra treatment.
BarriOceano
The best Airbnb to rent in paredon. Gorgeous Pool, garden, amentities. You won’t be annoyed by people party all night long. Ask for Bea and she’ll give you extra treatment.