Stephanie’s guidebook
Restaraunts and Bars
La Antigua is filled with restaurants and bars. Here are a few local favorites.
A quaint hotel, rich in history and charm and just steps from our community. Panza Verde offers an exceptional restaurant for a more intimate dining experience.
35 locals recommend
Panza Verde
19 5 Avenida SurA quaint hotel, rich in history and charm and just steps from our community. Panza Verde offers an exceptional restaurant for a more intimate dining experience.
Casa Santo Domingo is a five-star hotel built within excavated ruins of an old monastery. In addition to excellent cuisine, the hotel is complete with a museum, church and spa. Tel: +502 7820-1220 | Fax: +502 7820-1221
97 locals recommend
Hotel Casa Santo Domingo
28 A 3a Calle OrienteCasa Santo Domingo is a five-star hotel built within excavated ruins of an old monastery. In addition to excellent cuisine, the hotel is complete with a museum, church and spa. Tel: +502 7820-1220 | Fax: +502 7820-1221
Open for lunch and dinner with a cozy ambience, good music and exceptional food. 1st Calle Poniente No. 9A, close to La Merced church and around the corner from the famous arch.
47 locals recommend
Hector's Bistro
Open for lunch and dinner with a cozy ambience, good music and exceptional food. 1st Calle Poniente No. 9A, close to La Merced church and around the corner from the famous arch.
With one of the most magnificent views of the city and surrounding areas, El Tenedor del Cerro is the perfect dinner destination. Shuttles leave from Santo Domingo and are free to and from the restaurant.
85 locals recommend
El Tenedor del Cerro
With one of the most magnificent views of the city and surrounding areas, El Tenedor del Cerro is the perfect dinner destination. Shuttles leave from Santo Domingo and are free to and from the restaurant.
Bistrot Cinq
7 5a Calle PonienteGreat food in a fun atmosphere. 4 Calle Oriente #7
Looking for an authentic Antigueno experience, head to Hugo’s Ceviche. Be sure to get a picosita to wash it down! 7th Calle Poniente #11
Hugos Ceviche Restaurante
9 7a Calle PonienteLooking for an authentic Antigueno experience, head to Hugo’s Ceviche. Be sure to get a picosita to wash it down! 7th Calle Poniente #11
In town during a big game or looking for chicken wings, nachos, burgers and beer, check out the traveler’s hangout, Mono Loco. 5th Avenida Sur #6
56 locals recommend
Monoloco Antigua
No.6 Interior, CentroaméricaIn town during a big game or looking for chicken wings, nachos, burgers and beer, check out the traveler’s hangout, Mono Loco. 5th Avenida Sur #6
Local Attractions
There's a great deal to do and see in Antigua. Here are a few local attractions.
This arch was constructed in the 17th century as a passageway between the monastery and adjoining school.
83 locals recommend
Arco de Santa Catalina
28 5a Avenida NorteThis arch was constructed in the 17th century as a passageway between the monastery and adjoining school.
Originally built in 1548, this church was destroyed twice by earthquakes and was rebuilt in the 1700s to withstand natural disaster.
87 locals recommend
La Merced Church
Originally built in 1548, this church was destroyed twice by earthquakes and was rebuilt in the 1700s to withstand natural disaster.
A ruined monastery restored and converted into a breathtaking hotel, museum, spa, etc. Worth a visit!
97 locals recommend
Hotel Casa Santo Domingo
28 A 3a Calle OrienteA ruined monastery restored and converted into a breathtaking hotel, museum, spa, etc. Worth a visit!
Pacaya
There are several volcanoes in the area to hike. Hire a guide for safety.