City: Guatemala
Top Things to do in Guatemala
What to do and see in Guatemala, Guatemala: The Best Gardens
Coordinates: 15°30′N 90°15′W / 15.500°N 90.250°W / 15.500; -90.250
Restaurants in Guatemala
1. Caoba Farms
Overall Ratings
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.
2. 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!
3. Hotel Atitlan Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 266 reviews
Reviewed By 625sherylt - Mahwah, United States
The gardens are amazing here and it is considered the number 1 thing to do at the lake. There are roses everywhere. I spoke to the hotel owner and she said that the roses are pruned twice a year and I did she an area with a lot of fertilizer. The owner collects flowers from where she goes and brings them back to plant. There are hundreds of species around along with birds, macaws, ducks, and other animals. There really is no beach here even thought there are steps down to the water. It takes 16 gardeners to maintain the property. Be careful when they decide to use the sprinklers. The gardenias smell awesome.
4. Jardin Botanico
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 54 reviews
These beautiful gardens contain many local plants and flowers as well as some exotic specimens. It is the only botanical garden in Guatemala and was the first of its kind in Central America.
5. Parque Ciudad Vieja
6. Vivero Palmar
Después de varios años de coleccionar palmeras, árboles frutales, forestales, heliconias, follajes y flores cuyo ejemplo más notable es un bosque de caoba de 20 años. Los visitantes y amigos influyeron mucho en la decisión de darle un giro distinto, pero especialmente enfocado a la protección y armonización con el medio ambiente. Fue así como decidimos involucrarnos en el servicio y mantenimiento.
7. Vivero Verapaz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
