Activities & Attractions (11)
Antigua Cooking Class
Hands-on class making rellenitos and sauces (book via Ixchel).
Casa Popenoe Garden
Colonial courtyard with plants; quiet **nature**.
Cerro de la Cruz
Short uphill for panorama; great photos.
Chocolate Museum Tour
Taste and learn cacao making.
Free Explore Calle de los Pasos
Stroll artisan shops and street art; 2-hour buffer.
Free Explore Mercado
Shop crafts, people-watch (15min walk).
La Merced Church & Ruins
Explore baroque facade and climb ruins for views.
Lake Atitlán Villages Tour
Boat to Panajachel/Santa Catarina; spot birds.
Pacaya Volcano Hike
3-4hr guided trek; roast marshmallows on lava; medium fitness.
San Francisco Church
Historic site with gardens; photo ops.
Santa Catalina Arch
Iconic photo spot with volcano backdrop; short walk.
Restaurants & Food (20)
Angie’s Kitchen
Homey stews and plantains.
Bagel Barn
Bagels with local jams and coffee.
Café Condesa
Fresh coffee, eggs, and plantains in a charming spot.
Calle Real Market Stalls
Fresh tortillas and beans from vendors.
Campfire Dinner
Agency-provided beans, rice, hot drinks.
Comedor Típico Pacaya
Post-hike pepián or grilled meats.
El Bistro
Fresh salads and pupusas nearby ruins.
El Serendipity
Revuelto de hierbas veggie dish.
Fernando's Kaffee
German bakery with fresh croissants and Guatemalan coffee.
Frida's
Mexican-Guatemalan fusion tacos.
Guisados de Antigua
Stews and guisados specialties.
Hector's Bistro
Empanadas and chiltepe salsa from class inspo.
La Caserola
Home-style pollo en jocon.
La Fonda de la Calle Real
Traditional kak'ik soup and tamales.
Luna Azul Café
Quesadillas and fresh juices downhill.
Panadería España
Pastries and tamalitos.
Rincón de Antigua
Try pepián stew or grilled chicken with rice.
Sangrilla Inn Café
Post-hike pancakes and coffee.
Street Pupusas
Evening market pupusas post-return.
Y Tu Piña También
Pineapple-themed smoothies and eggs.
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