Casa ELA’s Guidebook to Antigua Guatemala
Food scene
Tartines
1C 4a Calle Ote.Delicious food. Perfect for a sunset.
Café Condesa
5a Avenida NorteGood coffee and pastries
Dona Luisa Xicotencatl
12 4a Calle Ote.Very good pastries
Once Once
#22 2a Calle OrienteVery good healthy food
Inca Restaurante
11 4 Avenida SurBest indian food in town
La Azotea Coffee
A very nice place to eat and spend the day
Finca San Cayetano
RN-14Beautiful place to eat and visit
El Hato Verde
A very nice restaurant
Cervecería 14
A place to enjoy good vibes and food.
Antigua Cerveza :: El Bosque
Local brewery with awesome beer and facilities
Earth Lodge
Beautiful place and good food.
El Barrio
3 4 Avenida SurFun place for drinks and eat out.
Fermento
9 1a Avenida SurAmazing food
Angie Angie Cafearte
1a Avenida SurAwesome pizza place
Vice Pizzeria Antigua
#30 5a Avenida NorteReally good pizza and drinks
Hector's Bistro
Awesome food.
La Bruja
1A 3 Avenida SurGreat veggie food
Restaurante Mulan
Awesome Chinese food
Cactus Taco Shop
6a Calle PonienteGreat Mexican food
El Local
14 4a Calle OrienteAwesome food for brunch
Lemon Tree Hostel
12 5a Calle OrienteWe recommend the coffee shop located at this place. Delicious coffee!
Wachuma
12 5a Calle OrienteDelicious veggie food
12 Onzas
5 4a Calle Ote.Antigua Boreal
Best cigars in town. They also serve drinks.
El Local
14 4a Calle OrienteDelicious food and drinks
Pitaya
18 7a Calle OrienteAwesome heathy food
Café Condesa
5a Avenida NorteIf you like cigars, Antigua Cigars has their own and also very good quality imported ones.
15 locals recommend
Antigua Boreal
If you like cigars, Antigua Cigars has their own and also very good quality imported ones.
You need to try Coffeas Coffee. They are located in the entrance of the Lemon Tree Hostel. Really good quality coffee.
Lemon Tree Hostel
12 5a Calle OrienteYou need to try Coffeas Coffee. They are located in the entrance of the Lemon Tree Hostel. Really good quality coffee.
Artista de café
A good concept coffee shop
If you want to have pulled pork or food prepared Texan style, this is the place you have to go.
26 locals recommend
Pappys BBQ
6a Avenida SurIf you want to have pulled pork or food prepared Texan style, this is the place you have to go.
Restaurante Mulan
Great Chinese food
El Tenedor del Cerro
A nice place to have breakfast or lunch
Great place to go to have lunch, dinner, a massage and other amenities.
97 locals recommend
Hotel Casa Santo Domingo
28 A 3a Calle OrienteGreat place to go to have lunch, dinner, a massage and other amenities.
ChocoMuseo
Great chocolate in Guatemala
Aqua Antigua
Nice place to enjoy a pool day, food, drinks and other things
Patio de la Primera
17C 1a Avenida SurGuatelária
33A 5a Avenida NorteClio’s Antigua
Great food and vibe
Sightseeing
Cerro de la Cruz
You can see Antigua Guatemala from here
Iglesia de La Merced
One of the oldest churches in town.
Arco de Santa Catalina
28 5a Avenida NorteA beautiful monument
If you are up for adventure, we suggest climbing Acatenango Volcano.
6 locals recommend
Acatenango Volcano
Ruta Volcán AcatenangoIf you are up for adventure, we suggest climbing Acatenango Volcano.
Hobbitenango
Sometimes too crowded but worth going for the views.
Finca Filadelfia
A beautiful coffee farm with many attractions
Pacaya
An active volcano an hour from Antigua
Working
If you need to work or have a meeting this place is perfect for it. You can get a shuttle from Artista de Cafe that gets you there. They have different plans according to your needs.
El Cubo Center
RN-14If you need to work or have a meeting this place is perfect for it. You can get a shuttle from Artista de Cafe that gets you there. They have different plans according to your needs.
El Cubo
RN-14Grocery Store
If you want to buy vegetarian, vegan or healthy food this is the place you need.
13 locals recommend
Orgánica, Antigua Guatemala
5a Calle PonienteIf you want to buy vegetarian, vegan or healthy food this is the place you need.
If you need to do some shopping at a grocery store this is the place you need to go to.
10 locals recommend
Supermercado La Torre Jocotenango
Calle Ricardo ArjonaIf you need to do some shopping at a grocery store this is the place you need to go to.
Bar
Charleston
1 6a Avenida NorteGreat place to get a drink at night
SKÅL ANTIGUA
14a 4a Calle OrientePlace to get a drink
El Azote Beer Garden
A beer garden
Bullseye Sports Pub
3 4 Avenida NorteGifts & Crafts
nora lynne | specialties & crafts
City advice
Useful phrases
“Where’s the bathroom?”
¿Dónde está el baño?
Useful phrases
“I need help!”
Necesito ayuda!
Useful phrases
I’m lost, please help me!
Estoy perdido, por favor ayúdame!
Useful phrases
“How can I get to … ?”
¿Cómo puedo llegar a … ?
Useful phrases
“Can I get the check please?”
¿Me puede dar la cuenta, por favor?
Useful phrases
"When ordering: I'm going to have a/an ...."
You can say: ¨Me puede dar un ... ¨or ¨Quiero ordenar un ...¨
Getting around
TucTucs are the fastest way to get around
There are little cars that we call ¨Tuc Tucs¨. They look like a 3 wheel motorcycle with a cabin. They charge a cheap fee and get you almost everywhere near Antigua. We don't recommend traveling long distances in Tuc Tucs.