Wendy & Jon
Wendy & Jon
RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONES
Please visit the following link to book an activity or tour around Guatemala:
https://www.sparkseventstravel.com/toursexperiences-guatemala
SAMPLE ITINERARY FOR YOUR TRIP TO GUATEMALA 🇬🇹
Here is a sample itinerary of a trip you could make while you visit this amazing country:
1. Take a Shuttle to Antigua for our wedding and spend at least three nights (there are many activities and experiences to do in Antigua Guatemala).
2. After our wedding you could head to Lake Atitlán and stay there for at least two nights.
3. Take a shuttle back to Guatemala City, take a plane to Tikal, and spend at least two nights there to see the Mayan Ruins.
4. Fly back to Guatemala City and head back home.
If you're not interested in visiting the ruins in Tikal and would rather hit the volcanic sand beaches and go surfing (weather permitting), we recommend spending a minimum of two nights in El Paredón, located in Escuintla, Guatemala. You can contact Rossy directly, and she'll be able to assist you in arranging shuttle transportation and recommending hotels. If you're traveling with kids, Jon and I suggest staying at the Gecko Hotel, as it's peaceful and away from the nightlife.
Things to do in ANTIGUA GUATEMALA:
SELF-GUIDED RUINS TOUR-
-Convent of Santa Clara
-Church of Candelaria
- Church of Santa Rosa
- Convent of the Capuchinas
- San Jeronimo Convent
- La Recolección
WALK AROUND THE CITY
Begin with breakfast, make sure to stop at Parque Central, look at the markets and handicraft shops, or go to the Museum (MUNAG) to look at art and ancient artifacts, take a bunch of pictures, go to the Arco de Santa Catalina, take an Uber to Tenedor del Cerro for lunch (RSVP before!), and then head back to have dinner at one of our recommended restaurants.
LEARN TO MAKE CHOCOLATE
Visit Ek Chuah, a family-owned business (100% local), and the chocolate museum (a different place).
CHILL DAY
RSVP for a massage at Casa Santo Domingo and their jacuzzi + spa! It will not disappoint.
MEZCAL TASTING
At Frida's! We recommend the "premium" option!
MORNING AT CABOA FARMS
A farm-to-table restaurant and farm! You can tour it. There is even free yoga—just check their schedule!
CERRO DE LA CRUZ
Go to El Cerro De La Cruz for a full city view!
CERVECERÍA 14
Cervecería 14 is the place for you if you like beer and live music!
If you want to return early to the town center, you can grab a drink here before dinner.
OUR FAVORITE RESTAURANTS
For Breakfast:
San Martin (delicious sweet bread: Pan!)
Hotel Museo Casa Santo Domingo
For Lunch / Dinner:
Caoba Organic Farm (fresh & wholesome lunch, great sourdough)
Quiltro (Fine dining, with a tasting menu of 10 or 12 courses, you must make reservations first. One of our favorites)
Angie Angie (Argentinian)
Panza Verde Boutique Hotel (beautiful courtyard and live music)
Clio’s (Italian)
Tartines (Italian)
Frida's (Mexican and Mezcal tastings!)
El Tenedor del Cerro (amazing views! you need to make reservations)
For Vegetarian:
Traditional Guatemalan food:
For AMAZING Coffee:
Cafe Barista 100% guatemalan!
El Gran Cafe (from a local farm)
Serve Hope (local roasters and great co-op space)
For Bars:
Ulew Cocktail Bar (speakeasy, mixologist, they will make you mocktails too!)
Wisdom (speakeasy bar, looks like a wig front store)
Casa del Ron (mocktails available if you ask)
For Beer Gardens:
Antigua Brewing Company: El Bosque
Cerveceria 14 (outside Antigua but very nice!)
BEAUTY SALON FOR THE LADIES
Feel free to contact them directly:
Zafiro Salon:
Amaya Salon:
Carol Nails Bar
https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/1537243013199016/carol-nails-bar/
Hotel Casa Santo Domingo Salon:
https://www.casasantodomingo.com.gt/spa
Ragazza Salon & Spa