Quote: The plaza principal, better known as the parque central, is the heart of Antigua. It is a hive of activity with tourists sightseeing, school children playing, older people sitting on the benches gossiping,… Read More

Quote: While Guatemalan food is good, it leaves a bit to be desired in the spicy market. This can be remedied by going to "Fridas", a good Mexican place with a lot of Kahlo memorabilia. … Read More

Quote: I am a sucker for farm, ranch, and plantation tours, so when I read about Valhalla Macadamia Nut Farm, I knew I had to go. We made it the first stop of the day so we could have a taste of the much-praised… Read More

Quote: It was a somewhat confusing walk to get to Casa Kojom. It seemed long as well, but perhaps that was because we were feeling lost. Anyway, friendly folks pointed the way for us, and we eventually made it to this… Read More

Quote: Cool, friendly atmosphere in this bar. You can drink or eat and there are frequently other tourists to be met. A huge tv in one corner shows football and baseball games and there are two or three free movies each… Read More

Quote: The cafe doesn't look like much, but for less than 2 dollars you can choose from three movies. They have three theatres, showing a movie every two hours. The theatres are really little rooms that are full of the… Read More

Quote: Beautiful hand crafted items, made from wool, cotton. I bought wool blankets, tie-dyed shirts and a blouse. Beautiful belts made from wood and straw. Candles, and other home accessories. If I had a way of… Read More

Quote: Most of my experiences with tourist-worthy churches were in Europe (not counting NYC's St. Patrick's Cathedral, around the corner from my office). So when I walked into this church, I was perhaps more impressed… Read More

Quote: Antigua is the perfect city for walking. There are ruins everywhere and the people are so friendly. It is possible to walk across town in about 20 minutes, but if you zig zag and enjoy the sights, it could take… Read More

Quote: For a trip down the rabbit hole of Antiguan cuisine, let Big Banana be your guide. The main restaurant is located in Redcliffe Quay, downtown St. Johns, while the other branches are situated within the V. C. Bird… Read More