The Casa Santo Domingo Hotel is set amidst the ruins of the former church and convent. The grounds are fun to explore with fine gardens set amongst crumbled walls and restored walkways. The hotel is... more
A great view of the city and volcanos. Be sure to go all the way to the roof - there is a small spiral staircase on your right when you reach the second floor. The chips - guacamole - salsa platter... more
We had read good reviews of Frida’s on both VT and elsewhere and as it was just up the road from our hotel we were keen to try it for ourselves – and we were not disappointed. Frida’s is a Mexican... more
Great ambiance for a romantic dinner Perfect for going out and enjoy a great meal with friends and family
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Cognac Ice cream More than 60... more
This bakery has the best banana bread EVER! I am a fan of banana bread and have had many different kinds but this tops them all. Most times when you go to the... more
At Bagel Barn you can have a big variety of fresh bagels. There are also different kinds of coffee and smoothies to drink. I came here twice during my visit and... more
Newly-opened in 2006, this restaurant was opened more as a place to showcase the house band that plays there most nights. Their style is a blend of Guatemalan... more
Gotta love street food. La Merced is the place to go in Antigua. There are plenty of stalls selling hot food out front of the church. All kinds of good stuff... more
Antigua has no shortage of places to eat including the major American chains like Subway and McCrap...Some places are little holes in the wall serving basics... more
Pollo Campero is Guatemala's answer to KFC.....They say it less greasy that the Col's stuff. I would tend to agree. While I tend to avoid fast food on trips... more
Did not eat here but this place seemed to be full when I walked by a couple of times and the food was steaming hot out front next to the street. While not... more
This is another friendly spot where we found a tasty light lunch. The small interior has a number of quirky decorative items (US car registration plates, for... more
This quickly became our favourite coffee spot in Antigua. It has a great location on the west side of Parque Central, opposite the cathedral, and a well-chosen... more
This is a busy café on the west side of the Parque Central, opposite the cathedral. To get to it you must walk through the great little bookshop of the same... more
This little café/bar on 5a Avenida Norte became our favourite breakfast spot. A table by the window meant a great view of the street for people-watching; the... more
Although I’d read pretty good reviews of this restaurant, we hadn’t originally planned to visit it as there were several equally appealing nearer to our hotel.... more
What a great place, we loved Rainbow Cafe/Bookshop, there was live music every night, with bands at the weekend, an open air patio and relaxed atmosphere. The... more
The Café Condesa is in part of a building that was originally the home of the Count of Gomera, who was governor from 1609-1623. His successors also lived here.... more
The Mono Loco is listed in 80 Bars Around the World as the best bar in Guatemala----and there is no doubt about that! What a fun place to come to meet friends,... more
I had just read the menu outside Restaurante Las Palmas and had decided to go inside when someone handed me a piece of paper where it said I could change it for... more
My guide brought me to the Da Gusto Restaurant which is famous for being where Bill Clinton ate in 1999, as well as for its good food – so okay, let’s go have... more
Hands down the best place we found in Antigua, we liked it so much we came here nearly everyday of our visit! They have great healthy food at remarkably cheap... more
This tapas restaurant is interestingly decorated, the back room includes interesting antique colonial furniture. The owners are a friendly couple who are full... more
Even though partly famous because Bill Clinton ate here (there are several framed photos in the restaurant), the food is the star. The most popular dish is... more
Best breakfast in town. Also a bakery with great smelling stuff.In a big old colonial house with lots of seating, this place is great and quite inexpensive... more
The Spanish colonial capital of Guatemala was based in Ciudad Vieja on the lower slopes of Volcan Agua. As one might expect, this wasn't the best location as a large mudslide devastated the town in......
Antigua was our base for the first few days in Guatemala, and although I loved everywhere that we visited in the country, it was probably my favourite. I imagine that must be true of many visitors to...
Antigua is one of the most beautiful colonial cities I have ever visited! It's small, compact and easily walkable. Around every corner are colorful architecture and ruins from a once great city.
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Antigua Guatemala seems to be the most talked about "must-see" destination in all of Central America. Wary of such fame, imagining that the town couldn't possibly live up to most travelers'...
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