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A fresh bowl in the heart of Antigua 🌿🥗
El Bowl is one of those spots that’s easy to walk past, but once you find it, you’ll want to come back. Fresh ingredients, flavorful bowls, and plenty of options to build a meal that fits what you’re craving.
📍 El Bowl — 1a Calle Poniente #25, Antigua Guatemala
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A Perfect Day in Antigua 🇬🇹
If you were my friend visiting Antigua for the first time, this is one way I’d spend the day.
A good breakfast, a little history and art, an experience you can actually take part in, sunset views, and dinner to finish the day.
This is Part 1 — and there are plenty more ways to spend a perfect day in Antigua depending on what you’re into.
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Start the day with a proper breakfast.
We stopped at El Local for a bacon, egg & cheese bagel with yuca chips — simple, filling and exactly what we wanted before spending the day walking around Antigua.
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Antigua isn’t just about walking through beautiful streets. Take some time to actually step inside the places that tell the story of Guatemala.
Capuchinas gives you a glimpse into Antigua’s colonial past, while MUNAG takes you through thousands of years of Guatemalan art and culture inside the historic Real Palacio de los Capitanes Generales.
After exploring the city, slow down and actually experience something local.
We joined a cooking class where we got to prepare the food ourselves, learn from the chef, and sit down together to enjoy what we made.
This is the kind of experience we’d choose when we want to do more than just visit Antigua — we want to experience it.
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End the afternoon above the rooftops of Antigua. 🌅
After a day of exploring, head up to the rooftop at La Merced for one of those moments where you can just slow down and take in the city.
You’ll get views of Antigua’s rooftops, the surrounding mountains, and, if you time it right, that beautiful golden light as the sun goes down.
This is the part of the day where I’d stop trying to see things and just enjoy where I am.
📍 La Merced, Antigua Guatemala
For dinner, we’d head to Por Qué No? — a small, colorful restaurant where the atmosphere is almost as fun as the food.
You can watch the chefs working behind the bar, grab a seat at the counter, and even leave your mark on the walls with the restaurant’s famous doodles.
After a full day exploring Antigua, this felt like the right kind of place to end it: good food, good company, and no need to take the night
There’s a place in Antigua where ordering a drink feels a little more theatrical. 🔥
Smoke, fire, cocktails, coffee, dessert, and a space full of details that make you want to look around.
This is El Alquimista — and it’s one I’d bring a friend to when we want a night in Antigua that feels a little different.
📍 Antigua Guatemala
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A Ruben sandwich in Antigua? 👀
We found this one at Luana, a restaurant + coffee shop with a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of options for coffee, drinks, and food.
Their take on the Ruben was what brought us in, but the space itself makes it an easy spot to spend some time.
📍 Antigua Guatemala
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If Lura isn’t on your Antigua list yet, you’re missing out. 🌿
Good food, drinks, incredible views, a super chill atmosphere, and even a spot to get some work done if you need it.
Whether you’re looking for somewhere to spend the afternoon, catch the sunset, or just hang out with friends — Lura is definitely worth adding to your Antigua plans.
📍 Lura Sun Club, Antigua Guatemala
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A hidden corner of Antigua with flavors from around the world 🌎✨
Toko Baru is one of those places that reminds you how much there is still left to discover in Antigua. With Middle Eastern, Indian, and Asian-inspired flavors, every visit feels like a little adventure.
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📍Toko Baru — Antigua Guatemala
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Some places never disappoint, and Mi Vietnamese Kitchen is one of them. 🍜🇻🇳
I’ve been coming here for years, and every visit reminds me why it’s one of my favorite spots in Antigua. If you’re looking to try something different, this is the place.
📍Mi Vietnamese Kitchen — Antigua, Guatemala
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If you only had one day in Antigua… here’s how we’d spend it. ☕🏛️🌅
9 AM • Explore the city
12 PM • Enjoy a traditional Guatemalan lunch
4 PM • Discover art and history ( @munagantigua )
7 PM • End the day with an unforgettable dinner @porquenoantigua
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Not every place is trying to be the loudest in the room.
Some earn their reputation one conversation, one laugh, and one regular at a time.
Mancha is one of those places. A small bar where the atmosphere isn’t created by the music or the menu—it’s created by the people who walk through the door.
If you’re looking for a night that feels a little more local and a little less planned, this might be your next stop.
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Have you been to Mancha?
📍Mancha, Antigua Guatemala
There’s no better way to experience a culture than through its food—and even better when you get to make it yourself. 🇬🇹
From grinding fresh ingredients to making handmade tortillas and enjoying a traditional Guatemalan meal, this experience lets you connect with local traditions one recipe at a time.
If you’re visiting Antigua and looking for something beyond the usual sightseeing, this is an experience worth adding to your itinerary.
📍Tortilla Cooking School, Antigua Guatemala
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Some coffee shops are just for grabbing a quick drink. Others make you want to stay a little longer. ☕🚴
Magma is one of those places. Part specialty coffee shop, part cycling community, it’s a spot where great coffee, good conversations, and a passion for bikes come together.
Whether you’re stopping in after exploring Antigua, getting some work done, or just looking for a great cup of coffee, this is one place I’d happily recommend.
📍Magma Coffee & Cycling Community – Antigua Guatemala
💬 Would you come here for the coffee, the cycling vibe, or both?
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An evening of music, dance, and great company. 💃🎶
If you’ve ever been curious about tango, Tango Club Social is the perfect place to experience it. Enjoy live music, a delicious dinner, professional dancers, and even take your first steps into the world of tango—no experience needed.
Whether you’re coming with a partner, friends, or on your own, it’s a unique way to spend an evening in Antigua while connecting with an incredible community.
6:30pm Dinner Show and 7:30pm Tango Lessons every Wednesday
📍Casa Paraíso, Antigua Guatemala
✨ For more information or to reserve your spot, contact @casaparaisogt or @tangoclubsocial
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