City: Guatemala
Top Things to do in Guatemala
What to do and see in Guatemala, Guatemala: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
Coordinates: 15°30′N 90°15′W / 15.500°N 90.250°W / 15.500; -90.250
Restaurants in Guatemala
1. Finca Los Nietos
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Private coffee farm within a friendly third-world Guatemalan village. A farm where coffee is produced from crop to cup. Also available: Separate 1 bedroom home with bath/kitchen/ living room. Apartment attached to main house,full bath(shower) kitchen & living room.Main home may be available at certain times of the year! two bedrooms, two baths. kitchen living room etc. Gorgeous Spanish porch which looks at Agua Volcano.
2. Colibri
3. 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.
4. Casa de Artes
Overall Ratings
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. C'Santos
Overall Ratings
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.
6. Xibalba Joyas
Overall Ratings
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.
7. Casa Flor Ixcaco
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 128 reviews
Casa Flor Ixcaco is San Juan's only Weaving Cooperative that dedicates itself to perserving the skill of spinning natural cotton thread. The products are made by 20 local women using mayan methods that were passed down for many generations. The products are 100 % natural and handmade. Visitors learn more about the spinning and dying process in a demonstration and can sign up for weaving and dyeing classes.
Reviewed By 178nienkeb - Leiden, The Netherlands
This beautiful shop is a home for woman to do their labor with dedication and authenticity. For generations these woman are making the most fine products out of cotton. The passion for their job you can tell from the bright colors and creativity you find in the original hand-made products. They give you a class/demonstration about the whole process from the cotton to the product. By selling the products they support the woman in the village and by that way they protect the art of handmade clothes with natural products. I recommend this place for families, groups and couples. You can buy products (good souvenirs for people back home, or just for yourself) and you can ask for a demonstration were you pay for. I definitely go back if I get the chance.
8. Los Colores de la Tierra
9. La Antigua Galeria de Arte
10. Chocolate Dona Pancha
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By michaellF893PZ
If you are looking to learn more about the history of chocolate, to sample authentic Guatemalan chocolate recipes or to support a local business that trains and employs women in Xela, then this is the tour for you! The owners and employees of the business were some of the most hospitable people we have met in Guate, going above and beyond to accomodate our schedule and inability to read a map. The tour itself was very informative and the chocolate samples were both abundant and delicious. I highly recommended supporting this local establishment while in Xela!
