Things to do in Antigua
Lunch
— Hotel Los Pasos - Luis’ family owns this hotel!
— Barriga Llena - guatemalan street food
— Nana - nomad cuisine and vintage shop
— Patio de la Primera - artisanal pizza in beautiful courtyard
Dinner
— Santo Spirito - upscale Italian in outdoor courtyard
— Clios - romantic restaurant with international cusine
— Bistro Cinq - Upscale French bistro
— Tartines - rooftop terrace set between ruins
Dessert
— La Tienda de Doña Gavi - artisanal Guatemala ice cream
— Doña Luisa Xicotencatl - best banana bread
— Dulces de Doña Maria Gordillo - traditional Guatemalan Candy (must try "canillitas de leche" and "colochos de guayaba")
Coffee Shops
— Artista de Café - specialty coffee shop, also great for breakfast
— Starbucks - (not what you expected) but the house is amazing
— Fat cat coffee house - Guatemalan coffee with very good baristas
— 12 Onzas - specialty coffee shop with brunch/lunch menu
Rooftops
— Café Sky (or Sky Bar) - casual rooftop bar with full food menu
— Aqua Antigua - rooftop terrace and cocktail bar with great views
— Lava Terrace - casual rooftop bar and grill with burgers
— Antigua Brewing Company - brewery with rooftop (nice volcano views)
Cocktails
— Ulew Cocktail Bar - speakeasy with creative drinks, get the one with pepitoria
— Cafe No Se - mezcal bar
— El Bosque - outdoor brewery
— La Petrona - natural wines inside Finca La Azotea
Shop
— Mercado de Artesanias El Carmen - artisanal market
— Hilosophy - textiles and souvenirs
— Nim Po't - artisanal market
— WakamiWakami - Guatemalan accessories designed by women
— Casa de los Gigantes - handmade gifts made with earth-friendly materials
— Perrera Shoes - high-quality shoes handmade in Antigua
Sightseen
— Cathedral
— Central Park
— Iglesia San Francisco El Grande
— Convento Capuchinas
— Iglesia San Jose El Viejo
— Santa Catalina Arch
— La Merced Church
— Mirador del Cerro de la Cruz
Activities
— MUNAG - national museum of Guatemalan art
— Finca La Azotea - multi-use outdoor space with restaurants, shops, and activities
— Luna Zorro Textile Workshops - inside Finca La Azotea
— El Hato Verde - great view of Antigua
— Finca Filadelfia - coffee plantation tours and zip-line
— Hike Pacaya Volcano - book a day tour using the link at the bottom of this page
— Chocomuseo - make your own chocolate
— Casa del Ron - rum tasting and cocktail bar
— Hotel Casa Santo Domingo - hotel set amongst ruins with shops, museum, and spa inside
— La Nueva Fabrica - art museum
— La Casa del Jade - jade jewelry workshop, you can make your own jewlery