Casa El Encanto Guidebook

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Casa El Encanto Guidebook

Food scene

Delicious crepes and great service. Ask to be seated on the rooftop for a great view.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Luna de Miel
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delicious crepes and great service. Ask to be seated on the rooftop for a great view.
The mini pecan pies are to die for! Another favorite is the olive oil and orange zest cakes.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Epicure
11 5a Calle Oriente
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The mini pecan pies are to die for! Another favorite is the olive oil and orange zest cakes.
Fancy-ish steak house just a short walk from the house.
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Ni Fu Ni Fa
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fancy-ish steak house just a short walk from the house.
A wide array traditional dishes offered daily at very reasonable prices.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Cuevita de Los Urquizú
9D 2a Calle Oriente
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A wide array traditional dishes offered daily at very reasonable prices.
Lovely coffee shop right around the corner. Great spot teleworking.
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Artista de café
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lovely coffee shop right around the corner. Great spot teleworking.
Great pastries, coffee and meals.
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Café Condesa
5a Avenida Norte
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great pastries, coffee and meals.
Exceptional steakhouse.
Madre Tierra
6a Avenida Norte
Exceptional steakhouse.
Good burgers.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pappys BBQ
6a Avenida Sur
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good burgers.
Good option if you are in the mood for pizza.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Angie Angie Cafearte
1a Avenida Sur
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good option if you are in the mood for pizza.
If you're in the mood for a fancy brunch. They have a beautiful garden area to take a walk after your meal.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Villa Bokéh - Relais & Chateaux
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you're in the mood for a fancy brunch. They have a beautiful garden area to take a walk after your meal.
Quick walk from the house. Beautifully styled upscale restaurant.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Panza Verde
19 5 Avenida Sur
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Quick walk from the house. Beautifully styled upscale restaurant.

Shop local

Organic farm. Great to buy fresh produce.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caoba Farms
Final 5 Avenida Sur
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Organic farm. Great to buy fresh produce.
Full of colourful textiles, traditional blankets, wooden masks, jade jewellery and woven purses, it’s an incredibly photogenic place to wander around. Don't be afraid to haggle your price down :)
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Artisan market
Poniente
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Full of colourful textiles, traditional blankets, wooden masks, jade jewellery and woven purses, it’s an incredibly photogenic place to wander around. Don't be afraid to haggle your price down :)
Sitting next to the ruins of the Iglesia El Carmen, this market is one of the lesser-known artisan markets in Antigua and is much less crowded. It’s a good place to shop for souvenirs such as textiles, pottery and jade at a low price, and the blankets here are especially good value.
Mercado de Artesanias El Carmen
Sitting next to the ruins of the Iglesia El Carmen, this market is one of the lesser-known artisan markets in Antigua and is much less crowded. It’s a good place to shop for souvenirs such as textiles, pottery and jade at a low price, and the blankets here are especially good value.

Sightseeing

Great spot for views of local landscape.
San Mateo Milpas Altas
Great spot for views of local landscape.
A museum dedicated to everything chocolate.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ChocoMuseo
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A museum dedicated to everything chocolate.
Town square where you will find vendors and get to take in the architectural beauty Antigua has to offer. 10-15 walk from the house.
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Central Park
4 Avenida Norte
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Town square where you will find vendors and get to take in the architectural beauty Antigua has to offer. 10-15 walk from the house.
Local coffee farm that offers tours daily. Landscape is beautiful.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Finca Filadelfia
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Local coffee farm that offers tours daily. Landscape is beautiful.
A historic open air clothes washing station. Fun fact: some say the urban legend "La Llorona" can be heard crying here at night so don't wander off alone...
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tanque de la Unión
6a Calle Oriente
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A historic open air clothes washing station. Fun fact: some say the urban legend "La Llorona" can be heard crying here at night so don't wander off alone...
Iconic landmark
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arco de Santa Catalina
28 5a Avenida Norte
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Iconic landmark
The Iglesia y Convento de las Capuchinas is a notable convent and church in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. It is one of the finest examples of an 18th-century convent in Guatemala.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Convento de las Capuchinas
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Iglesia y Convento de las Capuchinas is a notable convent and church in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. It is one of the finest examples of an 18th-century convent in Guatemala.
This little gem of a museum is outside of Antigua and away from the usual tourist rush. It gets to the heart of the true magic of Guatemalan weaving.
Museo Casa del Tejido Antiguo
This little gem of a museum is outside of Antigua and away from the usual tourist rush. It gets to the heart of the true magic of Guatemalan weaving.

Grocery Shopping

Open air market where you can get fruits and vegetables adjacent to the Artisan Market
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Central Market Antigua
4 Poniente
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Open air market where you can get fruits and vegetables adjacent to the Artisan Market
Organic bodega. Small inventory but they carry various organic, gluten free, vegan, etc. options.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Orgánica, Antigua Guatemala
5a Calle Poniente
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Organic bodega. Small inventory but they carry various organic, gluten free, vegan, etc. options.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Despensa Familiar
26-25 4a Avenida
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
10-12 minute walking distance. Has groceries, toiletries, housewares, toys- a little bit of everything!
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La bodegona
27 Poniente
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
10-12 minute walking distance. Has groceries, toiletries, housewares, toys- a little bit of everything!

Consejos para la ciudad

Facilidad para moverse por la casa

Tuk Tuks

Although everything is within close proximity to the house, if you don’t feel like walking the city has many three wheel taxis called Tuk Tuks and they are safe and knowledgeable and the cheapest option for transportation. Ubers are also available.
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Comfortable shoes

The streets are mostly cobblestone and you'll want to wear comfortable shoes while sightseeing.
Viajar con niños

Antigua is not stroller friendly

Between the cobblestone roads and narrow sidewalks navigating with a stroller will be difficult.
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Bring Quetzales

When paying in cash most places will only accept Quetzales. There are plenty of ATM's around town if needed. Most restaurants will accept cards but many market vendors do not.