Antigua Books

Independent bookstore in Antigua Guatemala. New and used books in Spanish and English, maps and more. Delivery/shipping available in all of Guatemala.

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What Visitors are Saying

Antigua Books is a locally owned bookstore with a carefully varied selection in both Spanish and English. Customers mention Guatemalan and international authors, classics, language-learning titles, social-justice books, and used books, with several visitors finding English-language Guatemalan literature they had been specifically looking for.

The shop is small but frequently described as cozy, welcoming, and easy to browse. Staff receive strong praise for being kind, attentive, and knowledgeable, including helping customers find particular titles and offering recommendations. One visitor also noted locally themed bookmarks and inexpensive postcards.

Prices can be very accessible, especially for used books, and the combination of selection, personal service, and atmosphere makes the store especially appealing to readers who want something more distinctive than a general retail bookstore.

Location & Info

Location
Antigua Books 7a Avenida Sur 8-A, Antigua Guatemala
Hours
Thurs - Tues 9am - 6pm
Closed
Wednesday

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