Casa El Encanto Guidebook
Food scene
Delicious crepes and great service. Ask to be seated on the rooftop for a great view.
47 locals recommend
Luna de Miel
Delicious crepes and great service. Ask to be seated on the rooftop for a great view.
The mini pecan pies are to die for! Another favorite is the olive oil and orange zest cakes.
36 locals recommend
Epicure
11 5a Calle OrienteThe mini pecan pies are to die for! Another favorite is the olive oil and orange zest cakes.
Ni Fu Ni Fa
Fancy-ish steak house just a short walk from the house.
A wide array traditional dishes offered daily at very reasonable prices.
20 locals recommend
La Cuevita de Los Urquizú
9D 2a Calle OrienteA wide array traditional dishes offered daily at very reasonable prices.
Lovely coffee shop right around the corner. Great spot teleworking.
10 locals recommend
Artista de café
Lovely coffee shop right around the corner. Great spot teleworking.
Café Condesa
5a Avenida NorteGreat pastries, coffee and meals.
Madre Tierra
6a Avenida NorteExceptional steakhouse.
Pappys BBQ
6a Avenida SurGood burgers.
Angie Angie Cafearte
1a Avenida SurGood option if you are in the mood for pizza.
If you're in the mood for a fancy brunch. They have a beautiful garden area to take a walk after your meal.
6 locals recommend
Villa Bokéh - Relais & Chateaux
If you're in the mood for a fancy brunch. They have a beautiful garden area to take a walk after your meal.
Panza Verde
19 5 Avenida SurQuick walk from the house. Beautifully styled upscale restaurant.
Shop local
Caoba Farms
Final 5 Avenida SurOrganic farm. Great to buy fresh produce.
Full of colourful textiles, traditional blankets, wooden masks, jade jewellery and woven purses, it’s an incredibly photogenic place to wander around.
Don't be afraid to haggle your price down :)
29 locals recommend
Artisan market
PonienteFull of colourful textiles, traditional blankets, wooden masks, jade jewellery and woven purses, it’s an incredibly photogenic place to wander around.
Don't be afraid to haggle your price down :)
Sitting next to the ruins of the Iglesia El Carmen, this
market is one of the lesser-known artisan markets in
Antigua and is much less crowded. It’s a good place to
shop for souvenirs such as textiles, pottery and jade at
a low price, and the blankets here are especially good
value.
Mercado de Artesanias El Carmen
Sitting next to the ruins of the Iglesia El Carmen, this
market is one of the lesser-known artisan markets in
Antigua and is much less crowded. It’s a good place to
shop for souvenirs such as textiles, pottery and jade at
a low price, and the blankets here are especially good
value.
Sightseeing
San Mateo Milpas Altas
Great spot for views of local landscape.
ChocoMuseo
A museum dedicated to everything chocolate.
Town square where you will find vendors and get to take in the architectural beauty Antigua has to offer. 10-15 walk from the house.
91 locals recommend
Central Park
4 Avenida NorteTown square where you will find vendors and get to take in the architectural beauty Antigua has to offer. 10-15 walk from the house.
Local coffee farm that offers tours daily. Landscape is beautiful.
48 locals recommend
Finca Filadelfia
Local coffee farm that offers tours daily. Landscape is beautiful.
A historic open air clothes washing station. Fun fact: some say the urban legend "La Llorona" can be heard crying here at night so don't wander off alone...
37 locals recommend
Tanque de la Union
6a Calle OrienteA historic open air clothes washing station. Fun fact: some say the urban legend "La Llorona" can be heard crying here at night so don't wander off alone...
Arco de Santa Catalina
28 5a Avenida NorteIconic landmark
The Iglesia y Convento de las Capuchinas is a notable convent and church in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. It is one of the finest examples of an 18th-century convent in Guatemala.
79 locals recommend
Convento de las Capuchinas
The Iglesia y Convento de las Capuchinas is a notable convent and church in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. It is one of the finest examples of an 18th-century convent in Guatemala.
This little gem of a museum is outside of Antigua and away from the usual tourist rush. It gets to the heart of the true magic of Guatemalan weaving.
Museo Casa del Tejido Antiguo
This little gem of a museum is outside of Antigua and away from the usual tourist rush. It gets to the heart of the true magic of Guatemalan weaving.
Grocery Shopping
Open air market where you can get fruits and vegetables adjacent to the Artisan Market
12 locals recommend
Central Market Antigua
4 PonienteOpen air market where you can get fruits and vegetables adjacent to the Artisan Market
Organic bodega. Small inventory but they carry various organic, gluten free, vegan, etc. options.
13 locals recommend
Orgánica, Antigua Guatemala
5a Calle PonienteOrganic bodega. Small inventory but they carry various organic, gluten free, vegan, etc. options.
Despensa Familiar
26-25 4a Avenida10-12 minute walking distance. Has groceries, toiletries, housewares, toys- a little bit of everything!
96 locals recommend
La bodegona
27 Poniente10-12 minute walking distance. Has groceries, toiletries, housewares, toys- a little bit of everything!
City advice
Getting around
Tuk Tuks
Although everything is within close proximity to the house, if you don’t feel like walking the city has many three wheel taxis called Tuk Tuks and they are safe and knowledgeable and the cheapest option for transportation. Ubers are also available.
What to pack
Comfortable shoes
The streets are mostly cobblestone and you'll want to wear comfortable shoes while sightseeing.
Travelling with kids
Antigua is not stroller friendly
Between the cobblestone roads and narrow sidewalks navigating with a stroller will be difficult.
What to pack
Bring Quetzales
When paying in cash most places will only accept Quetzales. There are plenty of ATM's around town if needed.
Most restaurants will accept cards but many market vendors do not.