Antigua Recs
By Mafer :)
INSIDER'S TIP
⊹ Hike up to Cerro de la Cruz and check out Agua Volcano overlooking the colonial town we all love
RESTAURANTS
This town has A LOT of restaurants offering different types of cuisines. I’m sharing my favorite Guatemalan-owned options.
These are my top 3:
⊹ Comalote - 100% Guatemalan cuisine
⊹ Barriga Llena - If you only go out to eat once, this is it
⊹ Por Qué No? Cafe - For special times
More favorites:
⊹ Caoba Farms - Organic farm to table
⊹ Once Once - The only 100% vegan restaurant
⊹ Pitaya -Inside one of the BEST hotels in town
⊹ Kombu Ramen Shop - A locals favorite
⊹ Fridas - Mezcal and tacos
⊹ El Local - For chill times
⊹ Nana - Has a great vintage clothing store inside
⊹ Fermento - For the happy hour and ravioli
CAFES
⊹ Artista de Cafe - Co-work heaven
⊹ Alegria Cafe - Best coffee in town
⊹ 12 Onzas - Good carajillo and patio
BARS
⊹ Ulew - No menu but a nice surprise
⊹ Cafe no se - Mezcal dive bar
⊹ La Casa del Ron - Try some Guatemalan rum
This town has A LOT of restaurants offering different types of cuisines. I’m sharing my favorite Guatemalan-owned options.
These are my top 3:
⊹ Comalote - 100% Guatemalan cuisine
⊹ Barriga Llena - If you only go out to eat once, this is it
⊹ Por Qué No? Cafe - For special times
More favorites:
⊹ Caoba Farms - Organic farm to table
⊹ Once Once - The only 100% vegan restaurant
⊹ Pitaya -Inside one of the BEST hotels in town
⊹ Kombu Ramen Shop - A locals favorite
⊹ Fridas - Mezcal and tacos
⊹ El Local - For chill times
⊹ Nana - Has a great vintage clothing store inside
⊹ Fermento - For the happy hour and ravioli
CAFES
⊹ Artista de Cafe - Co-work heaven
⊹ Alegria Cafe - Best coffee in town
⊹ 12 Onzas - Good carajillo and patio
BARS
⊹ Ulew - No menu but a nice surprise
⊹ Cafe no se - Mezcal dive bar
⊹ La Casa del Ron - Try some Guatemalan rum
DO
⊹ Check out some art spaces - From our cultural guide
⊹ La Azotea - 150 year old coffee farm
⊹ Calle del Arco - Home of the famous Santa Catarina Arch
⊹ Earth Lodge - Take a break from town
⊹ Casa Santo Domingo - Museums, hotel & spa
⊹ Colonial Ruins - Capuchinas is our favorite
SHOP
⊹ Nim Pot - Filled with pieces from Artisan Cooperatives
⊹ Xibalba Studio - Check out jade jewelry in the making
⊹ Luna Zorro Studio & Nada Duele - Design heaven
ART MATERIALS
⊹ La Bodegona Antigua - Check out the second floor
⊹ Office Depot
⊹ Papeleria Arriola
WORKOUT
⊹ Shakti Shala
⊹ QUBO
⊹ Check out some art spaces - From our cultural guide
⊹ La Azotea - 150 year old coffee farm
⊹ Calle del Arco - Home of the famous Santa Catarina Arch
⊹ Earth Lodge - Take a break from town
⊹ Casa Santo Domingo - Museums, hotel & spa
⊹ Colonial Ruins - Capuchinas is our favorite
SHOP
⊹ Nim Pot - Filled with pieces from Artisan Cooperatives
⊹ Xibalba Studio - Check out jade jewelry in the making
⊹ Luna Zorro Studio & Nada Duele - Design heaven
ART MATERIALS
⊹ La Bodegona Antigua - Check out the second floor
⊹ Office Depot
⊹ Papeleria Arriola
WORKOUT
⊹ Shakti Shala
⊹ QUBO