Top Things to do in Antigua
The 10 Best Shopping in Antigua, Sacatepequez Department
Antigua Guatamala is known as the best-preserved Spanish colonial city in Central America. Stroll the cobblestone streets, lounge with the locals in Central Park on sunny afternoons or hike up one of the volcanoes overlooking the city for amazing views.
Restaurants in Antigua
1. Colibri
2. Pachamama Blends
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. Caoba Farms
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5.0 based on 303 reviews
All organic farm that also offers tours, volunteering, a farm-to-table restaurant, a store, Farmers Markets on Saturdays (live music, vendors, free activities..), Thursday- and Friday night activities and much more! Check out our homepage for more details and follow us on Facebook (caoba farms) and Instagram (caobafarms) to keep posted!
Reviewed By LeilaniRuth - Los Angeles, United States
After living in Antigua for over 3+ years, this is a staple for special occasions, when friends visit, or just needing some solo time. There's a bustling energy about the ground on Saturday's when Caoba throws their famous farmers market, although they're open Wednesday - Sunday and hosts various events throughout. Make sure to bring a camera and enjoy a walk around the property. From the beautifully presented snacks to the farm, it's a photographers dream full of color, life, and the beauty of nature all around. Your visit can be a short stop into the artisanal tienda, although you'd be selling yourself short. If you have time, settle into the restaurant for a full meal, straight from the farm, or just a liquado. There's plenty to do for the entire family if time allows - farm tour, workshops, mariposa garden, succulent plant garden, play area for the kids, live music, and much more. They conveniently offer shuttle service from Parque Central, but it's also a very enjoyable 15min walk from town. Uber is also available if a private ride is more your style.
4. Casa de Artes
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
At any visit to Antigua, "Casa de Artes" cannot be missed! It is a mix of shop and small museum of Guatemalan crafts as textiles, masks, pottery, wood carvings, jewelry, sacred images and religious items. Extremely high quality articles, that can bewitch any visitor! Located at the city's historic center, at only two blocks of "Parque Central" and of "Catedral de San José", you will easily find it while strolling along Antigua's old cobbled stone streets. Prices? On the expensive side, but quality and uniqueness are assured. Enjoy!
5. Casa del Jade
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5.0 based on 539 reviews
Casa del Jade, since 1,977, invites everyone to discover the beautiful world of the stone of Heaven, Jade. Through a guided tour in our Museum you will discover the importance of this stone since ancient times until today, you will be able to appreciate how Jade is handcrafted, and then enjoy the largest Jade jewelry exhibit in Central America. Don't miss the opportunity to acquire a piece of Ancient history transformed into beautiful jewels and pieces of art.
Reviewed By 54SRB - Sacramento, United States
We wandered into this store, which has a small storefront, just intending to look around. We were greeted by Berny, who could not have been more helpful without being at all pushy. Occupying a large portion of the ground floor of a restored large casa, spanning several interconnecting rooms that go deeper into the former house, the jewelry store offers a dazzling array of jewelry, specializing in all colors of Guatemalan jade but also having other semi-precious and precious stones available, often in distinctively designed pieces. At the back of the store is a museum with a well-mounted display of Olmec and Maya artifacts with clear explanations of their provenance. Fort the serious shopper (not us), there are pieces in every price range, all of them attractive. Included in the inventory are pieces made by co-ops supporting the local people. In the courtyard were a couple of Maya women selling their textiles. Berny helped with translations, and with his assistance, we were able to get a better understanding of the techniques used. One of the lovely women demonstrated how she used her hip-strap loom for us. We are so glad we stopped in Casa del Jade and grateful for Berny's assistance.
6. C'Santos
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Find exquisite and unique taste in jewelry ranging from world famous designers to local designs in gold and silver, including a large variety of gemstones. You'll also find Cristina Santos's collections, a Guatemalan designer who uses the beauty of gold, silver, jade and other gemstones to portray emotions with unique pieces. It is a must if you want to experience a completely different concept in jewelry.
7. Xibalba Joyas
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5.0 based on 85 reviews
Experience our handmade jewelry exhibition displayed in a colonial environment decorated with guatemalan art, antiques and exclusive items. Witness the process of the jade stones transforming into jewels and the blacksmith making the finishing touches on the designer jewels inspired in nature and guatemala´s rich culture. Join our workshop to design and make your own jade jewel. The only workshop in the region where you will immerse yourself in mayan history and create a unique jewel with your own hands!
Reviewed By 290janea - Arlington, United States
My daughter and I first enjoyed shopping in this lovely space, seeing the work of a range of Guatemalan artists and artisans in jade, metal, fabric, and ceramic. We got to talking with Laura, the proprietor, and enjoyed it so much--and learned so much from her--that we decided to do the jade workshop. We each made a piece for a necklace. It was fun, interesting, and a wonderful experience working with the stone and being inspired by Laura's vision and expertise. It was one of our favorite things in all of Antigua, because of Laura's vision and caring for the people and traditions of the country. We'll enjoy wearing our pieces, and look forward to visiting again.
8. Los Colores de la Tierra
9. La Antigua Galeria de Arte
10. Manos Preciosas
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Precious Hands/Manos Preciosas is a producer and export company of Mayan and Guatemalan Hand Made products working closely with artisans. Precious Hands is proud to innovate,train, design, produce, market and sell handmade high quality products from Guatemala to all over the world.
Reviewed By Jasflor1
Manos preciosas is a perfect fair trade gift shop to buy gifts and souvenirs. All the items are carefully crafted and you can feel good about contributing directly to local artisans of Guatemala. The owner (Irma) is helpful and friendly and works hard to provide quality items in her shop. Definitely do not skip this sweet little store.
