I guess many of you, Salvadoreños are now preparing their bags for the fiestas agostinas. Well, I’m sure some of you plan to visit Antigua Guatemala. Well, we at Que Pasa have come up with some great ideas for you to spend your time. Here are our recommendations. Antigua da la bienvenida a los salvadoreños
- Take a hike to Cerro de la Cruz. It costs nothing and has incredible views. You can see all of Antigua plus the volcanoes. The weather is excellent right now, so don’t miss it.
2. For best views, take your family on a helicopter flight over Antigua. This is a really amazing experience. It only flies on Sundays and the short flight only costs Q400 per person. Call (502) 30043655 to buy tickets. Or buy tickets to Hotel Camino Real Antigua or Hotel Villa Colonial.
3. Take a cooking class at ChocoMuseo. Learn to cook Pepian and many other Guatemalan dishes. It is a fun class and includes a tasting of rum, wine / beer and soft drinks.5a Avenida #15c www.chocomuseo.com
4.Try some of the latest restaurant openings in Antigua. For great pizzas with excellent views from their terrace, go to Vice Pizzeria. Pop in Las Vibras later to dance the night away. 5ª Avenida Norte #30. https://www.facebook.com/vicedelacasbah/
5. Or how about Calista? The heart of local Mayan cuisine, a restaurant based on local Guatemalan ingredients that combines ancestral methods and techniques and uses them creatively.4a Calle Oriente #15. https://www.facebook.com/Calista-Antigua-458266341582894/?ref=br_rs
6.Finally, you’ll need to drive to Cervecería Catorce. Open Thursday through Sunday, you can see a working brewery, taste the beer, enjoy excellent food and listen to some exciting local bands.
https://www.facebook.com/LaCatorceGuate/
I hope this gives you some ideas on how to spend your time in Antigua. Don’t forget to check our daily calendar listings for the best in Antigua and beyond! Antigua da la bienvenida a los salvadoreños!
