BOOK STORES: Un Poco de Todo book store,  right on the square. The Rainbow 7a. Ave Sur # 8.

HORSE RIDING: Antigua is a good place for horse riding and it's a great way to see some of the outlying areas. Prices are reasonable. Ask the tourist office in the central park for more information. 

SHOPPING: Shopping in Antigua is fun, there are a variety of handcrafts, jewelry and curiosities that you will enjoy buying. Antigua also is known worldwide for having some of the finest Jade in the world. The beautiful Jade shops in Antigua add a unique experience in visiting the country. See our listing Jewelry (Jade), Silver, Stores (Crafts, Pottery and tipica).

ART GALLERIES: Antigua has being the cultural center of the country since it was the capital of Guatemala. Nowadays, we have several  artists like painter Annette Weld.  Also you can find fine art at Arcangelo. Classes related to the subject can be found at Art Workshop in la Antigua. There is a permanent exposition of art from the 19th and 20th Centuries at La Antigua Galerìa de Arte.  

COLONIAL MONUMENTS: Exploring the colonial monuments of the city is part of the attraction that Antigua offers. See the most important monuments for a day tour.

MUSEUMS: Museo de Armas (weapons museums) and Museo del Libro (book museum) right on the square. Also visit The University of San Carlos, south east of the square. Casa K'ojom is a museum of Mayan music and ceremonies, next to the cemetery. We highly recommend to visit the Centro Cultural La Azotea( COUPON) a Coffee farm on the outskirts of Antigua( there is a bus that will pick you up in front of the tourist office, at the plaza) it explain the growing and the processing of coffee. 

CULTURAL CENTERS: Cirma (Library) on 5a Calle Oriente #5. El Sitio 5 Calle Poniente #15 concerts, exhibitions, coffee shop, workshops and library.

CINEMAS: Cafe 2000 6 Ave Sur, Bistro 5 Ave Sur #14, Sin Ventura 5 Ave Sur #8.

LEARN SPANISH : HOLA AMIGO. Immersing yourself in the Spanish language is another adventure. It is not an expensive experience, as you can tell from what you get for the prices you pay.

Click here to see the most popular list of Spanish School.

MASSAGES: Enhance your visit to Antigua with a professional massage, and free your body at Los Jardines del SPA in the outskirts of Antigua at San Pedro Panorama  tel: 832-3960 and the MAYAN SPA, Calzada Santa Lucia # 20, tel 832-3537/38 

VILLAGES AND PLACES OF INTEREST AROUND ANTIGUA: Antigua is surrounded by beautiful villages, some are at walking distances or 10 minutes away by car. Take a look.

VISIT A MAYAN SAINT " SAN SIMÓN": About 35 minutes ride, in San Andrés Itzápa in Chimaltenango you can experience an actual belief and  tradition of Guatemala. Click here for a more detail information Please don't be judgemental. 

TOURS: There are several companies that offer tours to Antigua. Check them out. Click here

Recommended: Adrenalina Tours

LEARN SPANISH: Antigua is also well known  for having the first Spanish Schools in the world with the system of a one to one student to teacher ratio. Click here for complete information on the most popular Spanish Schools.

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