Antigua, Guatemala City Guide
For over 20 years, Pamela Lanier's Antigua, Guatemala Travel Guide has been your connection to Antigua's tourism community with invaluable details on local attractions, restaurants, shopping, museums, history, outdoor recreation and more.
Shopping in Antigua
Antigua shines in many places-- but none as bright as in the shopping scene! From a large, local farmer's market that offers everything from homemade candles to delicious fresh fruit to upscale home design stores that feature local artisans, everything is at your fingertips! Antigua stores are more than just places to shop-- they are also museums of local crafts. Looking for the perfect souvenir? Forgo the usual magnet or keychain for an authentic Mayan mask-- or perhaps some intricate iron work that can adorn your walls. You can even purchase beautifully crafted front doors to ship home as a souvenir that will certainly last forever! Make sure you visit El Telar (Loom Tree) to buy some of the beautiful, hand woven fabrics perfect for that sewing project back home. Don't forget that Antigua is also a perfect place to pick up handmade, exquisite jewelry-- at a price that certainly won't break the bank. Visit La Casa del Jade for truly unique jewelry pieces and watch them being made on site. You can even put in a special request! With a little luck, you’ll find something for all of your loved ones back home—and you’ll find room to squeeze it all into your luggage back at your bed and breakfast!
