Buena Vista

Part cafe, part liquor store and part computer repair shot with a rooftop terrace and beautiful, Instagram worthy views.

La Parada

La Parada is a cute cafe close to La Merced church. It has two benches by the entrance. You can sit and sip while people watching.

Phat Cat

This might be the most popular cafe in all of Antigua.

Cafe Boheme

This cafe has a fairly large rooftop terrace, great coffee, french pastries, good food and great views.

El Japonese

We know you didn’t come to Guatemala for sushi, but just in case you get the urge this is the place for you.

Rincon Antigueno

If you’re looking for inexpensive local eats, go to Rincon Antigueno. It’s a bit of a hole in the wall, but often frequented by a number of chefs and restaurant owners in town. They are known for their rotisserie chicken, but the pork adobado is also delicious.

Panza Verde

Experience something a bit more classy at one of Antigua’s top hotel restaurants. Panza Verde has an international menu in a beautiful space. We recommend you site by the pool.

Caoba Farms

This farm to table restaurant is open from Wednesday to Sunday until 5pm. It’s beautiful setting and delicious options for breakfast and lunch. Be sure to check out the store, as well as the farm.

Porque No

Porque No is a cutest hole in the wall restaurant, almost on the outskirts of town. This tiny eatery has tons of charm and excitement. Despite it’s location there is often a group of people waiting for a table. Great food.

Ulewe

Ulew is Antigua's best cocktail bar by far. It was created by countries best bartenders, two ixologists who have won the countries best bartender award in prior years. There is no menu at Ulew. We highly recommend you try a drink there. Just go through the phone booth to enter. If you want to see the "show", be sure to sit at the bar.

Charlseton

If you’re looking for something a bit more swanky and fashionable, Charleston is for you. This is another venue with great cocktails, fabulous mixologists and a hidden entrance. If you have a group of people and come at the right time you might get a seat on the leather couch.

Gerty’s

Eclectic. That’s the best way to describe this bar. Great classic cocktails, beers and, at times, games a space with two bars, a private room, outdoor courtyard and a small terrace.

El Milagro

Part dive bar, part restaurant and part “recycled” demin store. Great for beers, shots and simple drinks.

Exit Inn

Ping pong. Pool. Dart. All the games in a dive bar setting.

Snug

Sip on the rooftop terrace and take in the beautiful views at the only Irish bar in town.

Mercado de Artesanias

Do you need to buy some souvenirs? Visit this area of Antigua's large outdoor market. The artesian area of the market has a plethora of items from leather goods, to hamocks, bags, shot glasses, coats and almost anything you can imagine.

Pastores

A short distance outside of Antigua is the lovely town of Pastores. On the main road are a number of stores that make leather and cloth shoes, bags, wallets and more by hand. You can find a cobbler and have items custom made. You can get there by Tuk-Tuk, Uber or taxi.

El Tenador

This hillside property boasts a museum, art space with many installations, chocolateria, aqueduct and a hillside restaurant. If you’re into art, this might be worth a trip. The Santo Domingo hotel offers shuttles to and from the property.

Hobbitenango

Who would expect to find a venue inspired by the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films in Guatemala? Not only does Hobbitenango has a number of unique activities, an all you eat buffet and amazing views! There is a shuttle from their office which is a short distance from La Merced.

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