Food scene
Antigua Cerveza :: El Bosque
A beautiful outdoor local craft beer scene.
Awesome Brunch! This is a fun restaurant in honor of Frida Kahlo with yummy food and drinks. They even make their own Mezcal.
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Fridas
Awesome Brunch! This is a fun restaurant in honor of Frida Kahlo with yummy food and drinks. They even make their own Mezcal.
A great place to go and learn how to make chocolate. Kids love this and get to sample, as well as make their own chocolate candy.
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ChocoMuseo
A great place to go and learn how to make chocolate. Kids love this and get to sample, as well as make their own chocolate candy.
Though outside of Antigua, this restaurant offers amazing views, especially at night.
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El Tenedor del Cerro
Though outside of Antigua, this restaurant offers amazing views, especially at night.
THAI-WOW
23 5 Avenida SurSuper yummy Thai food
Our favorite vegetarian restaurant. Great for all meals of the day and dessert!
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Samsara
33 7a Avenida SurOur favorite vegetarian restaurant. Great for all meals of the day and dessert!
Inca Restaurante
11 4 Avenida SurSuper delicious Indian food....spicy and non-spicy. The chef is from New Delhi.
Our favorite Italian restaurant that makes everything from scratch.
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La Toscana
17B 1a Avenida SurOur favorite Italian restaurant that makes everything from scratch.
Great place to spend hours eating amazing food (wood oven pizzas), drink good beer, play lawn games, listen to live music, AND they have a big playground made from recycled tires for children.
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Cervecería 14
Great place to spend hours eating amazing food (wood oven pizzas), drink good beer, play lawn games, listen to live music, AND they have a big playground made from recycled tires for children.
Shopping
A great selection of Jade with a museum. Owned and operated by Mary Lou Ridinger, Archeologist who discovered Jade in Guatemala.
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Jade Maya
34 4a Calle Ote.A great selection of Jade with a museum. Owned and operated by Mary Lou Ridinger, Archeologist who discovered Jade in Guatemala.
Ask for the weaver Ruth who sells at the Parque Central for handmade tapestries.
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Central Park
4 Avenida NorteAsk for the weaver Ruth who sells at the Parque Central for handmade tapestries.
Sightseeing
The best ruins for the price with a museum and active church.
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Kirche San Francisco
477 CuencaThe best ruins for the price with a museum and active church.
Tipps für Reisende
Verkehrsmittel
Antigua is very walkable
The market is a short 20 minute walk from Casa Amarilla.
For those who don't want to or are unable to walk, tuc-tuc's are a fun, fast and affordable way to get around. Taxis are also available for hire.
Don Julio Lopez is our favorite taxi driver and can be reached at 4361 0655
Nicht verpassen
The view from the Cerro de la Cruz
You can hike up a steep but well-maintained path or choose to drive to the top of Cerro de la Cruz for stunning views of Antigua and Volcan Agua.
Bräuche und Kultur
Please ask indigenous peoples before taking a photo of them.
Some people may ask for a small fee to take their photo.
So kannst du sparen
Try food shopping at the market
The local market is much cheaper than the grocery store, if you are preparing your own food. The market is on the west end of Antigua. Just beware of pickpockets in the market, keeping your valuables to a minimum.
Was einpacken?
Variety of clothing
Days can be hot and nights can be cold. During rainy season (May-Oct), bring bug spray. Comfortable shoes for walking are a must.
Nützliche Sätze
Buenos dias.....buenas tardes....buenas noches
It is very polite to great everyone with these simple phrases as you pass by them. Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening.
Mit Kindern reisen
Strollers a big NO
The streets of Antigua are uneven and cobble-stoned, potentially destroying strollers. Backpacks are much more travel-friendly for the little ones.