Top Antigua Restaurants

We will begin our Crawl by going to the south of Antigua to visit a traditional coffee farm with breathtaking views of the volcanoes. At the farm we will be recived by an expert in coffee planting and process. Here we will learn the journey that coffee takes from plant to cup. As we finish our walk through the farm we will drive back to Antigua, where we will visit two coffee shops to take two workshops where we will play with your senses and teach you all there is to know about coffee from our coffee experts, all this while learning the best-kept secrets of the streets of Antigua. Finally we will go to a craft brewery, to enjoy a refreshing beer with notes of coffee and learn about the use of the coffee bean in other products. By the end of the Coffee Crawl, not only will you meet new people and take your knowledge of coffee to the next level, but we assure you you will have lots of fun!

Guatemala´s culinary history is amazing. From fusion dishes to tortillas with meat and vegetables, the mixtures and recipes that guatemalans have used over the years, have made their gastronomy one of the best known around the world. We want you to awake to the Guatemalan culture, which although it has strong roots, is also made up of local way of life, the daily and regular one. We want to provide a direct experience with the people who make this a beautiful place to live, with their work, food, cooking and customs, because at the end of the day, it is what makes a culture so rich and varied like ours.

From soft flavors to exclusive creations, craft beer already has a wide group of followers who are increasingly pleased with the different brands that exist in the region. We will visit different local breweries both inside and outside Antigua, tasting a wide variety of craft beers.

It is one thing to prepare a drink, another very different is to create art in the process. From the type of glass to the taste they provide, our resident mixologists are something out of this world. Satisfy your curiosity about fine signature cocktails with this experience. We´ll walk the streets of Antigua checking some of the best places with the most original cocktail recipes to please the most demanding palates.

COFFEE FACTORY Take private transportation to local village Milpas Altas to visit the Chica Bean processing plant for Impact Coffee. In this place you will learn about the impact that this coffee has on its producers and farmers. You can also be part and participate on roast it, ground it and packed it industrially and learn how these processes influence the quality of the grain. You will also learn to identify the differences between coffee brewing varieties and how to determine which is a quality coffee. And, of course, you'll end up tasting a delicious cup of freshly brewed coffee of the best quality!

Enjoy the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation on this 9-hour day trip, ascending Pacaya Volcano and then soaking your muscles at Kawilal Hot Springs. Scale the 8,300-foot (2,500-meter) heights of Pacaya, one of the most active volcanoes in Guatemala. At the top you’ll be able to peer down into the boiling lava of the crater and feel the earth’s rumble. Descend back down from the summit to enjoy an included lunch and soak in the thermal waters of Kawilal Hot Springs, including 12 soaking pools, 25 steam baths and 3 hydrotherapy baths. Your Pacaya day trip also includes entrance fees, a guide and round-trip hotel transport.

Pacaya Volcano is one of the most active—and most popular—in all of Guatemala. Stationed some 8,000 feet (2,500 meters) above sea level, this destination is an ideal spot for travelers who want an easy hike, epic views, and some memorable stories. This tour allows you the comfort and ease of pre-arranged transportation to ensure you get the most out of your hike.

Step onto the cobblestone-clad streets of colonial Antigua for this flexible-length walking tour. Stroll the streets of this UNESCO World Heritage Site as you visit top landmarks like the ‘Ayuntamiento’ (City Hall Palace), Palace of the Captain’s General, the main cathedral, and Santo Domingo, a well-known hotel and cultural center. A final stop at a local jade factory provides additional insight into Guatemala’s Mayan culture.

In a city surrounded by volcanoes, adventure is hard to resist. Give into your sense of adventure on this tour around the outskirts of Antigua on an ATV, motorcycle, or scooter; take your pick of vehicle and choose to drive it yourself or ride in the back seat. Visit the mountains around Antigua, a local Mayan village, the famous El Cerro de la Cruz, and an organic farm with a full view of the valley below.

This tour will take you to 3 mountain tops with incredible views of the city, valley, and volcanoes near and around Antigua. Our first stop is ¨El Cerro de la Cruz ¨ Antigua’s famous lookout point known as ¨The Cross¨. After getting a close-up aerial view of the colonial city, we head up towards our Second stop,¨Earth Lodge¨. This is an Avocado plantation and ECO-lodge found in the mountain village of El Hato. We will have some time for a drink and snacks, relax on the hammocks, or take a short hike on the nature trail of the plantation. After visiting this marvelous place we will hop on a pick up truck towards our final stop ¨Hobbitenango¨. This is a lord of the rings themed Eco-Park where we catch the Sunset and are able to enjoy some food, drinks, and games. Here we will go up the hill and sightsee, enjoy great views and various activities in this enchanted little forest. Once, finished we will head back down the mountain towards our ATVs and back down to Antigua.

Travel between Antigua and the Guatemala City Airport in comfort, without the stress of looking for a taxi, by booking a private transfer service. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel in Antigua and take you to the airport in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle for just you and your party.

This tour, by Due South Travels, is a 2+ hour guided walking tour of Antigua, one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. Our local guide will give you tons of great information, including the history of the city and its architecture, the geography, culture, and religion of historical and modern day Guatemala. During the tour we will visit and discuss Antigua's significant landmarks. We will talk about the volcanoes and earthquakes Guatemala has experienced, the Mayan ethnic groups, the Spanish invasion, and modern day life here. We are different from the four hour walking tours offered in town because we don't take you shopping (too much pressure!), however, our local guides would love to bring you AFTER the tour if you'd like a thorough explanation of jade or if you're interested in bargaining for some beautiful handicrafts. You'll also receive plenty of other suggestions for things to do in and around town.

Go beyond just sampling Guatemalan cuisine at Antigua’s restaurants and learn to cook it for yourself at a private cooking class. Visit a cooking school in Jocotenango village, and learn to make typical Guatemalan food, choosing from assorted dishes and picking up local cooking tips as you work. Then, savor your creations with your hosts on a rooftop terrace overlooking the Agua Volcano or in a colonial-style dining room.

Learn how to prepare chocolate desserts in the country that does it best during a 2-hour workshop at the ChocoMuseum in Antigua. Learn all about the chocolate making process from cacao bean to candy bar. Afterwards, with the help of an instructor, prepare your own creations. Take home 120g of your handmade desserts to share with friends or, more likely, devour all on your own.

Experience one of the ancient world’s most incredible archaeological sites at Tikal, a celebrated Mayan city deep in the Guatemalan jungle, on this convenient 10-hour trip by air from Antigua. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the Guatemalan jungle on your flight to this UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mayan site, spending the day exploring this incredible city’s steep temples and beautiful plazas with the help of your guide. Your day trip from Antigua to Tikal also includes round-trip transportation from your Antigua hotel, lunch, and all entrance fees.

Though challenging, summiting Acatenango Volcano is a must while in Antigua, Guatemala. Going as part of this guided tour not only ensures your safety during the hike, but also removes the hassle of worrying about meals and equipment for the trek. Just bring personal essentials, your sense of adventure, and a camera to capture the amazing sunrise overlooking fuming volcanoes in the Ring of Fire.

Our tasting experience can be presented by one of our in-house specialists or we can invite one of our outside sommelier partners to deliver the event for large groups. We can also prepare a custom food tasting menu to pair with each of the tastings. Depending on the size of your group, we can host this event in our private cava, our VIP room, or on our terrace.

Handicrafts, vegetables, fruits, chillies, spices, dark glasses, notebooks and underwear! yes, haha, in the Antigua market people can find absolutely everything they need for the daily life. We will be visiting two different markets (artesanal and the main one) full of fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, cheeses and other extra surprises. It is an experience like no other to enter each of these alleys, where you will be able to try, buy or taste everything a little.

There may be endless restaurants in town, but none can get close to the kind of flavors only street food can bring. Our different options does not fall behind in innovation and creativity. A visit to villages on the outskirts of Antigua, with different flavors that you will not find anywhere else, 100% Guatemalan businesses with hardworking families that have managed to establish themselves as the best ones in the area. (Be prepared because there will be plenty of food).