Top Things to do in Antigua
Things to do in Antigua, Sacatepequez Department: The Best Museums
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.
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1. 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.
2. Belfinart
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Belfinart is the most beautiful gallery in Antigua with a brilliant exposition from featured guatemalan artists. Belfin art focuses in the promotion of local art and provides a new perception of avant grade in central America.
3. Casa Santo Domingo
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Dominican friars arrived in the old city of "Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala" around 1538 and built one of the most important convents of the Spanish New World. However, the terrible "Terremotos de Santa Marta" of 1773 destroyed a great part of the "Convento de Santo Domingo". Its ruins house now the fantastic "Casa Santo Domingo", a complex of hotel, restaurants, museums, spa, gardens and church. "Casa Santo Domingo" is today one of the most popular wedding venues of Guatemala and the Americas, due to its beauty, tradition and history. You can be a guest of "Casa Santo Domingo" or simply a visitor, strolling along its gardens or restaurants. If time is not a constraint, visit also the museums (with entry fees). Unmissable at any visit to Antigua and its historic center! Enjoy!
4. Casa De La Piedra
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We are a unique place to get to know natural stones from all over the world in one place, come a get the best experience in guatemala, feel and see yourself this unique experience
5. La Nueva Fabrica
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
La Nueva Fábrica is an art space that supports creative exploration through galleries for exhibitions and community events, an artist residency program, and multidisciplinary workshops and studios. Explore galleries with rotating exhibits of contemporary art and historic photography, peruse our design store, savor a refreshment at our café inside two racing buses, and enjoy our gardens.
6. Funba
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
FUNBA’s House-Museum is open to the public for guided tours through reservation. The tour is an immersive art experience, guided through the house and gardens that host a collection of more than 4,000 art pieces of Guatemalan art, from the prehispanic, colonial, modern and contemporary periods. FUNBA´s gallery also hosts curated exhibitions throughout the year as part of its research program.
7. Casa K'Ojom
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
Museum and Research Center
8. Museo Casa del Tejido Antiguo
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4.5 based on 140 reviews
Textile Museum Cultural Center , Indigenous Maya Textiles , Weaving Classes and Traditional Guatemalan Food.
Reviewed By eflowe - Montreal, Canada
The private one on one class given by Estelle is great. She made it easy to learn and understand even if my knowledge in Spanish is very limited. She was also very caring and patient. And Danielo was also very nice and professional. Well worth the experience. Thank you!
9. ChocoMuseo
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4.5 based on 2,367 reviews
Cacao and chocolate museum in Antigua, Guatemala. Learn about the history of cacao, the cacao tree and cacao in Guatemala. ChocoMuseo has its own artisanal chocolate factory which makes chocolate from organic Guatemalan cacao beans. ChocoMuseo also offers chocolate workshops to make your own chocolate. A unique experience for the whole family.
Reviewed By snsd23
The museum itself is quite small, only about two rooms. The areas for the chocolate-making and cooking classes are in the center. The instructor, Orlando, taught a class about 90-120 minutes long that included learning the history of chocolate, making chocolate bars, and preparing (and tasting) several kinds of chocolate drinks. I had a great time, and it seemed to be a hit with everyone from preschoolers to grandparents.
10. Centro Cultural La Azotea
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
Centro Cultural La Azotea is a museum complex set in a 150 yr old coffee mill and plantation just 5 mins out of the town of Antigua. The attractions include a didactive Coffee Museum with a fully operational 19th century coffee mill, a coffee plantation tour, an industrial coffee mill in full operation (Dec-Mar). It also includes a Museum of Mayan Music and Instruments, an exhibit of Mayan textiles and customs and a recreation of a Mayan village highlighting it's architecture and construction materials as well as the regions' botanicals.The cost of entry is $ 6.00 making it great value for moneyFree Shuttle Pick-Up in Central Park of Antigua
Reviewed By JimB323 - Grapeview, United States
We went here since it was close to where we are staying, not expecting anything great based on other reviews. It was better than we expected. It has two distinct museums, one on coffee production and the other on Mayan culture, centered around music. Both museums are worthwhile to visit. There are guided tours, but you can also wander through at your own pace, as they have plenty of descriptions in both Spanish & English. We were able to tag along on an English tour through the music museum but did a self guided tour through the coffee museum as there was only a Spanish tour being offered while we were there. It was very quiet while we were there on a Wednesday morning & early afternoon. The grounds around the buildings are quite pleasant to walk through. Price for each museum is 35Q but they offer both for 60Q. The visit concludes with a small cup of coffee at the gift shop.
