Santo Domingo Museum

Location 3ª Calle Oriente 28 A. Antigua Guatemala. Santo Domingo is the largest and richest monastery in Antigua. The museum was founded in 1542, or the same year as the city was established. Construction began with the set of impressive monuments, including a large church (completed in 1666). The museum is full of colonial and contemporary art, archeology artifacts, handucrafts, and even a pharmacological..

Casa Popenoe

Location 6ª calle Oriente No. 16 Antigua Guatemala. Casa Popenoe is a private residence that is open for public viewing. The house was built in 1636 for the Spanish judge Don Luis de la Infantas Mendoza. Today, the home illustrates wonderfully how wealthy people lived in the colonial era. The house was partly destroyed in the 18th century earthquake, but has since undergone a full scale restoration at the beginning of the 20th century.

Museum of Colonial Art

Location 5th Calle Oriente No. 5 Antigua Guatemala Situated in the town center, Museum of Colonial Art is a fantastic piece of 16th and 17th century colonial art in regards to architecture. Inside, the building features a lovely collection of art a Tomas de Merio and Cristobal Villalpando are among the authors of the paintings located inside the exhibit…

The Jade Museum

Location 4ª Calle Oriente No.34 Antigua Guatemala Jade was a rare and valued material in pre-Columbian Mesoamérica cultures, and the only source from which they could obtain jade was in Guatemala. Jade was largely an elite good usually shaped into symbolic f igures. This Museum opened in 1974 to display its unique collection, as well as Mayan Art…

Ancient Book Museum

Location Portal del Ayutamiento No. 6 Antigua Guatemala Guatemala´s first printing press was established here in 1660. In 1956 the building become home to the Museum del libro Antiguo Among the exhibits, visitors will find a copy of the original printing press along with an owerview of the history of printing. The will of Hermano Pedro- Guatemala´s most well known religious character- as well as a room dedicated to the process of making marbled paper.

Choco Museo / Chocolate Museum

Location 4ª Calle Oriente #14 Antigua Guatemala The choco Museo in Antigua is 1.5 blocks from the central square of the colonial city. It is the perfect stop if you want to relax in the patio with one of the specialties after visiting all the churches and ruins in the city- take a Cacao Plantation Tour or participate in a chocolate workshop.

Coffee and Mayan Músic Museums

Location Final calle del Cementerio, Jocotenango Guatemala A few minutes from Antigua, the museum incluides guided tours through the Pre- Hispanic Contemporary and La Cofradia exhibits a collection of traditional musical instruments, dance and ritual costumes and artifacts, and a collection of paintings by Mayan tzutuhil artist Miguel Chavez Petzey . The coffee museum illustrates the history of processing and marketing Coffee production in Guatemala.

Textura

A good option if you´re looking for a bedspread, table settings , or a throw pillow Rooms are loosely organized by color (blue room, red room). Open daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. 5ª Avenida Norte #33 Nim Po´t Large indoor market filled with local arts, crafts, and textiles from around Guatemala. The princes here are very fair, but the quality of the merchandise varies greatly: you can, however, find excellent huipiles and carued masks Opens Daily from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm 5ª Av. Norte #29 Tel (502) 78322681

Casa de Artes

Probably the art and handicraft shop with the highest-end selection. Rooms are dedicated to Wood-carwings traditional textiles, ceramics jewelry and paintings. Open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm and 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm Also open by appointment 4ª Avenida Sur #11 Tel (502) 7832 0792

Dona Maria Gordillo

This place, which traces its origins to 1874, is an institution. A glass counter f illed with a wide rage of homemade sweets – marzipan shredded coconut, dulce de leche, and candied fruit- runs the length of the storefront Expect a crowd Open daily from 9:00am to 6:00pm 4ª Calle Oriente #11 Tel (502) 7832-0403

Wakami

4a Calle Ote. 25 Open from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Xibalba

Studio 5 calle poniente #7ª Opens from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

Caoba Farms

5 Avenida Sur Final, Antigua Guatemala |8:00 am to 5:00 pm| A farm-to-table restaurant where you will be served only the best quality ... in the most peaceful, relaxing atmosphere in Antigua surrounded by nature.

Finca Filadelfia

Known for its romantic ambiance and proximity to fantastic restaurants and attractions.

Hobbitenango

Hobbitenango has two restaurants, 26 different attractions to explore (like a great photo spot on a giant hand) and 3 hobbit-style cottages. Enjoy the views of the valley and volcanoes, and disconnect from the routine.

Valhalla Macadamia Nut Farm

|8:00 am to 9:00 pm Sundays 8:00 am to 4:30 pm| Sustainable agriculture and forestry in beautiful gardens and delicious cooking!

Cerro de la Cruz

The Cerro de la Cruz (formerly known as Cerro del Manchen) is a small mountain that can be found in Antigua. From its top you can see the whole city perfectly- the view is breathtaking.

Luna Zorro Studio

Luna Zorro Studio is located on the northern edge of Antigua, Guatemala. Tucked inside a 150 year old coffee farm, the

Luna Zorro Studio is a one-of-a-kind destination for travelers and locals alike. A modern, glass space open to surrounding native flora and fauna, this tranquil space displays the very best of Guatemalan textile art in an inviting and contemporary setting. Textile workshops available by appointment.