Top Things to do in Sacatepequez Department
Top 10 Museums in Sacatepequez Department, Sacatepequez Department
Discover the best top things to do in Sacatepequez Department, Guatemala including Casa del Jade, Belfinart, Casa Santo Domingo, Casa De La Piedra, Observatorio Siggi, La Nueva Fabrica, Funba, Casa K'Ojom, Museo Casa del Tejido Antiguo, Centro Cultural La Azotea.
Restaurants in Sacatepequez Department
1. Casa del Jade
Overall Ratings
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
Overall Ratings
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
Overall Ratings
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
Overall Ratings
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. Observatorio Siggi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
6. La Nueva Fabrica
Overall Ratings
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.
7. 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.
8. Casa K'Ojom
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Museum and Research Center
9. Museo Casa del Tejido Antiguo
Overall Ratings
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!
10. Centro Cultural La Azotea
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 189 reviews
Community, culture and nature on a 150-year-old coffee farm. Events and activities in a beautiful green environment. - Coffee Museum & Coffee Tour - Restaurant La Azotea Carbon - La Ronda Equestrian Club: horseback riding and classes in - Casa K'ojom museum & exhibition - Champions Cafe - Chocolate shop and workshops in La Trufa Chapina - El Azote Beer Garden - Luna Zorro Studio - Garden of Hope - bike rent - classes: yoga, breakdance, acro tela, aerial yoga, contemporary dance, chess, hip hop, Latin dance (kid-friendly, pet-friendly, accessible)
Reviewed By 625sherylt - Mahwah, United States
We got quite an education about coffee. It was amazing to go out to the large patio and walk on the coffee beans. We threw them in the air and some of the group made coffee bean angels. Later we went into the shop for tasting. They say to try the coffee without sugar and cream to taste the flavor, They do not sell decaf. Also sold is chocolate. I got a 16 oz round disc for hot chocolate in a decorative bag for a gift.
