Things to do · Antigua Guatemala
Things to do in Antigua GuatemalaLa Antigua Guatemala
What's on tonight and this weekend, then every evening option by kind: bars, shows, cinema, spas, sport, classes, markets, family and rainy-day picks, with times, prices and whether to book.
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- Picks
- 16
- With set times
- 0
- Categories
- 5
- Checked
- From guide data
Tonight
What is on now and later today in Antigua Guatemala, from picks with set times. Your device clock is converted to Antigua Guatemala time.
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Plan tonight
Dinner, then a show or activity, then a bar or night market, built from picks with times. Walk and ride minutes are straight-line estimates.
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This weekend
Weekend-only markets, walking streets and shows for the coming Saturday and Sunday in Antigua Guatemala, plus festivals that usually fall this month.
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Nightlife & bars
Bar streets, rooftops, pubs and late spots, with closing times and the usual traps.
Bars generally wind down by midnight to 01:00; a few stay open later on weekends. After that, hotel bars and a handful of late cafés are what is left.
Café No Sé
EveningLateBar known for its own mezcal and a hidden back room. One of the best-known bars in town; can get crowded on weekend nights.
- When
- Until About 01:00Until About 1:00 AM
Ocelot
EveningLateExpat-run bar, quiz nights, board games
- When
- Until About midnight
Rooftop bars around Parque Central
EveningLateCocktails with volcano views by day, city lights by night. Check the drink prices before ordering — rooftop mark-ups are real.
- When
- Until About midnight
Map ↗Times and prices: check
Cafés on 5a Avenida Norte
EveningLateCoffee, no alcohol. The daytime alternative; Antigua closes down earlier than a big city.
- When
- Until About 19:00–20:00Until About 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
Cocktails
Rum, mezcal and local liqueurs · Bars around Parque Central and La Merced
Coffee
Antigua-grown, often single-farm · Roastery cafés citywide
Licor de café
Coffee liqueur, a local souvenir bottle · Liquor shops and some cafés
Sport & fitness
Matches to watch, runs, rides and lessons.
Pacaya Volcano hike
AfternoonA guided 1.5–2 h hike to roast marshmallows over volcanic heat; the most accessible volcano experience near Antigua.
- When
- Half-day tours, afternoon departures common
- Price
- Q150–300 per person
- Where
- Day trip south-east
Acatenango overnight hike (Fuego viewpoint)
MorningEveningA hard climb rewarded by watching Fuego erupt after dark from a base camp across the ridge; guided, warm gear essential.
- When
- Overnight, start morning, descend next day
- Price
- Q400–800 per person
- Where
- Day trip, overnight
Classes & workshops
Cooking, crafts and guided tastings: a morning or evening you learn something in.
Coffee-farm tour
MorningAfternoonWalk the rows, see the mill, taste the cup — Antigua's valley is one of the best-known coffee-growing regions in the world.
- When
- Morning or afternoon tours
- Price
- Q80–200 per person
- Where
- Just outside town (Finca Filadelfia and others)
Chocolate-making workshop
IndoorKids: 5–12, TeensBean to bar in a small class; a good rain-hour or kid-friendly filler.
- When
- About 1.5–2 h
- Price
- Q100–200 per person
- Where
- Parque Central area
Spanish immersion classes
IndoorAntigua is one of the best-regarded places in Latin America to study Spanish; schools arrange homestays.
- When
- By the week, 4–7 h a day
- Price
- From about Q500–1,200 a week (check)
- Where
- Citywide
Market food tour
MorningA guide who orders for you through the comedores and produce stalls; a fast way to learn what to point at.
- When
- Morning
- Price
- Q150–350 per person
- Where
- Mercado Terminal
Spanish immersion week
Antigua's best-known offer to travellers — real instruction, and a fast way into the town's social scene.
- When
- Any time of year
- Price
- From about Q500–1,200 a week (check), homestay extra
- Booking
- A few days to a week
Family fun
What works with kids, by age band.
- Cobblestones are hard on strollers: a carrier works better than wheels for toddlers.
- Chocolate-making workshops and the crafts market are easy wins with children.
- The volcano hikes (Pacaya, Acatenango) are long, steep and guide-only — not for young children.
- Casa del Jade and small private museums have short, air-conditioned stops for a rest.
- Heat is rarely the issue here; altitude and steep cobbled streets tire small legs faster than expected.
Chocolate-making workshop
Classes & workshopsIndoorKids: 5–12, TeensBean to bar in a small class; a good rain-hour or kid-friendly filler.
- When
- About 1.5–2 h
- Price
- Q100–200 per person
- Where
- Parque Central area
Rainy day
Indoor picks for a wet afternoon.
Santo Domingo convent and museums
IndoorIndoor museum rooms and covered courtyards.
Coffee-roastery café
IndoorSit out a storm with a cup from the valley that grew it.
How this page is built
Built from Voykit's data; times and prices change
The rest are drawn from this guide’s own Antigua Guatemala lists: the things-to-do list, experiences and tours, drinking spots, weekly events, the rainy-day plan and the like-a-local picks. A city gets this page with at least 6 picks across 3 kinds.
“Tonight” and “this weekend” use your device clock converted to Antigua Guatemala time (America/Guatemala) and only list picks with set times in our data. Walk and ride times in the planner are straight-line estimates. The rain switch uses a live Open-Meteo forecast. Prices are local currency with an approximate conversion; anything marked check can change, so confirm on the venue’s own site before you go.