Welcome to GUA
Experience Guatamela
Visit Antigua
Antigua Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979
About 1.5 hours each way from Guatemala City by car, due to traffic. Around $50 for an uber each way.
Parque Central de Antigua Guatemala central to everything in Antigua, busy on a Saturday with the weekly market. Be sure to check out the mermaid fountain in the center of the park.
Restaurante Posada De Don Rodrigo beautiful open-air setting, walk through the hotel lobby, and then through the courtyard. Lots of local dishes on the menu.
Las Antorchas (recommended restaurant)
El Portal Cafe great place for coffee
Starbucks go in and look around, the most amazing ambiance
El Depósito taproom for Cervenjaria 14
Cafe No Se secret door to mezcal bar
Antigua Brewing Company also, stop by the small hidden cocktail bar on the ground floor. Walk through the red phone booth under the stairs.
La Casa del Ron local rum tastings
Antigua Cerveza - El Bosque huge beergarden, live music, and good food at La Cosecha
ChocoMuseo pick up some local chocolate
Maya Cacao Chocolatería great place for local chocolate
Chocolarti located in the back of the Casa Santo Domingo resort complex (use the main entrance)
Convento de La Merced entrance to the left of the main entrance to the church. Not much to see on the inside but great views if you climb to the top. Be sure to scan the QR code on the wall next to where you purchase the tickets to download the free audio tour MP3 or use this link.
Universidad Pontificia de San Carlos
Museo Nacional de Arte de Guatemala (MUNAG) - National Museum of Art of Guatemala
Casa del Jade Jewelry store and also tours of the history of jade in Guatemala
Mercado de Artesanías Kaqchikel handcraft market
Hotel Posada de Don Rodrigo Antigua beautiful place to stay in central Antigua
Casa Santo Domingo Hotel, Museum, and Spa website
Take a tour of a volcano with Old Town Outfitters or OX Expeditions website
Estadio Pensativo home of the Antigua GFC
Hobbittenango
Hobbittenango has amazing views and is a peaceful location, but off the beaten path.
This deserves some explanation...It really has nothing to do with the Hobbit other then some tiny eco lodging. Do not take an uber or try to drive a car yourself! (the roads are very narrow and extremely steep) Recommend taking a guided tour to get there, or their own shuttle transportation from Antigua. It can be a stop on the way to Antigua or a side trip from Antigua. Get there early before all the others (mostly all local visitors). Once you arrive at the parking lot (which is also a challenge), you will then board an off-road vehicle to continue the journey to the entrance further up the mountain. Breathtaking views (7200ft) of the volcanos, Antigua; and if the clouds cooperate, Guatemala City, the Western Highlands, and the Pacific ocean. It helps to have a guide to take advantage of all the trails and lookout points. Enjoy a hot beverage and a snack. Plan your clothing choices for cooler temperatures due to the elevation. They have activities, shopping for local goods, and a restaurant. website