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Top 10 food & drink things to do in Antigua

Antigua on a fork. Walking food tours through the markets, cooking classes with local chefs, tasting flights at the bars worth your time, and a couple of long lunches that double as the day's plan.

  1. Guatemalan Cooking Class & Market Tour, Antigua1

    1. Guatemalan Cooking Class & Market Tour

    5.0· 248 reviews· 4 hours

    You´ll discover the unique flavors of the local cooking while learning about traditional ways of life. As part of this class, you will visit a local market, choose exotic ingredients, and learn to cook 5 typical dishes. (3 main dishes and 2 complements) We will bring you to the local market where you can sample a lot of the exotic fruits. Maybe you had no clue what half the fruits were. Without a local guide, you would’ve missed out on so many food opportunities! If you are interested in Private options contact directly the supplier.

  2. Pacaya Volcano Hike and Pizza Experience, Antigua2

    2. Pacaya Volcano Hike and Pizza Experience

    5.0· 3 reviews· 6 hours

    Not only do you visit the volcano, you live a unique experience, you are accompanied by accredited local guides who know every trail, history of the place. Experiences include interpretive stops, contact with nature, and unique activities such as cooking pizza and marshmallows overlooking the volcano.

  3. Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class in Antigua, Antigua3

    3. Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class in Antigua

    5.0· 505 reviews

    Cuscun is a cooking school & a tour operator, focusing on authentic experiences in Antigua Guatemala, Jocotenango. With us, you can learn more about Guatemalan food, culture, traditions and everyday life. We offer custom made cooking classes, evening street food tours and off-the-grid tours around the city of Antigua. With us, you will taste the true and traditional flavors of Guatemala. We are locals. We support the locals. We love what we do. Our mission is to pass our passion to our guests and make them feel part of our Guatemalan family.

  1. Antigua ATV Mountain Adventure, Antigua4

    4. Antigua ATV Mountain Adventure

    4.9· 393 reviews

    Discover the best of Antigua on this ATV tour! We start at the famous Cerro de la Cruz, offering incredible views of the city and surrounding volcanoes. Then, we head to El Hato, where we park our ATVs and hop on a 4x4 truck that takes us up to Hobbitenango, a magical eco-park inspired by The Lord of the Rings. After enjoying the views and activities, we ride the truck back down to El Hato, get back on our ATVs, and continue to San Juan del Obispo. There, we visit an artisanal chocolate, wine, and honey factory. Stunning views, local culture, and adventure all in one tour!

  2. Antigua Sky High Adventure, Antigua5

    5. Antigua Sky High Adventure

    4.9· 142 reviews· 5 hours

    This unique adventure takes you to three mountain tops on the north side of Antigua, Guatemala. Our first stop is Cerro de la Cruz, sitting at 5,000 ft. above sea level, one of the city’s most iconic viewpoints. From here, enjoy breathtaking aerial views of colonial Antigua, the surrounding villages, volcanoes, and lush valley landscapes. Next, we head up El Hato Mountain, where you can relax at local spots offering drinks and snacks while soaking in the peaceful natural setting. Our final stop is Alta Mira, a unique eco-park at 7,600 ft. We take a short hike to scenic viewpoints, visit the famous “HANDS,” explore wooded trails, and capture unforgettable photos with the giant sculptures around the park. Optional activities like the bicycle canopy are available for an additional cost. After enjoying food, drinks, and incredible views, we return to Antigua.

  3. Discover Chocolate Making in Antigua Guatemala, Antigua6

    6. Discover Chocolate Making in Antigua Guatemala

    4.9· 49 reviews· 1.5 hours

    The workshop is made to be fun and interactive. We want people to enjoy learning about guatemalan culture and the history of cacao. The chocolate is high quality and natural. We only use cacao, cacao butter and sugar. We also have a cafeteria where you can enjoy traditional food while you wait for your chocolate to freeze. There is also a beautiful garden to enjoy a hot chocolate o coffee.

  4. Antigua ATV Sunset Tour, Antigua7

    7. Antigua ATV Sunset Tour

    4.9· 563 reviews

    This is the best activity you can do in the afternoon in Antigua. This tour will take you to 3 mountain tops with incredible views of the city, valley, and volcanoes near and around Antigua. Our first stop is ¨El Cerro de la Cruz ¨ Antigua’s famous lookout point known as ¨The Cross¨. After getting a close-up aerial view of the colonial city, we hop back on the vehicles and head up the El Hato Mountain towards our Second stop. We arrive at our parking lot in El Hato where we hop into our 4*4 pick-up truck which takes us to the ¨HOBBITENANGO¨. This is a lord of the rings themed Eco-Park where we catch the Sunset and are able to enjoy some food, drinks, and games. Here we will go up the hill and sightsee, enjoy great views and various activities in this enchanted little forest. Once, finished we will head back down the mountain where if you are hungry we can grab some food and drinks at a Guatemalan restaurant located on the side of the mountain called El Tambor.

  5. Two day hiking tour to the Acatenango Volcano, Antigua8

    8. Two day hiking tour to the Acatenango Volcano

    4.8· 151 reviews· 2 days

    We created the camp to provide a quality experience with excellent service, as we want our guests to experience the adventure of Acatenango without having a bad time. Our food portions are generously sized and made with sustaining ingredients, as we know firsthand how demanding this adventure is. The camp is new and very well-designed. It's also very well-located, with a surprising view of the the protagonist of this adventure, the Fuego Volcano. Our camp is called IXCANUL, which in the Mayan language refers to the internal force of the mountain, which can erupt at any moment. Our goal is for you to fall in love with our country and make you want to come back again to create unforgettable experiences.

  6. Tour in Hobbitenango on ATV or UTV, Antigua9

    9. Tour in Hobbitenango on ATV or UTV

    4.5· 43 reviews· 3.5 hours

    Elevate your experience with our exclusive Hobbitenango tour! We are the leading fleet in Antigua Guatemala, being the only option to reach the top of the mountain in style and comfort. Discover the magic of this incredible place with us and let our unique experience take you to the heights. The fun doesn't end there, FOR A LIMITED TIME also enjoy our exclusive tour to El Hato Verde where you can enjoy its beautiful forest, delicious food and its incredible viewpoint, the Malla Maya. In our tour service, we guarantee that there are vehicles for all ages and tastes. You can choose between ATV or UTV the price is the same no matter which vehicle you choose, however it is important to keep in mind that each vehicle has minimum occupancy requirements. ATV - four-wheelers. They are available for 1 or 2 passengers UTV - buggy's. They can carry 2 to 3 people

  7. Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua, Antigua10

    10. Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua

    4.5· 539 reviews· 6 hours

    Hike one of Central America's most active and accessible volcanoes on this unforgettable adventure just an hour from Antigua. Pacaya offers dramatic volcanic landscapes, including solidified lava flows and steaming vents (no flowing lava is visible), but you’ll feel the heat beneath your feet. What truly sets this tour apart is the chance to experience a unique geological wonder with the added possibility (on select departures) of cooking pizza over hot volcanic rocks, a fun and memorable highlight when conditions allow. We ensure a smooth and well-organized experience led by knowledgeable guides. With round-trip transportation, bilingual assistance, and optional horse rentals at the trailhead, this tour is ideal for travelers seeking an authentic and scenic outdoor adventure near Antigua.

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