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Join us on our delightful Street Food Tour as we explore our favorite places in Antigua. We believe the best way to fall in love with Guatemala is through gastronomy, tasting creations influenced over a thousand years as proof of our Maya roots. Explore our vibrant market, savor seasonal fruits, and enjoy Guatemalan sweets. Along the way, discover Antigua's history, its charming colonial town, 17th-century buildings, and admire volcano views.
Our journey begins at Casa Mandarina, a cozy colonial house, before diving into Antigua's food culture. The itinerary balances traditional and modern flavors. As we walk the streets, we visit authentic food spots from trusted friends who’ve shared their heritage over generations. Enjoy a variety of salty and sweet samples as we explore the city.
Please Note: the order of stops may change according to availability, preferences, or dietary restrictions. To wrap up, we share suggestions of the best restaurants and bars to visit during your trip.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Walk over 5th Avenue (Arch Street), in the corner before the arch of Santa Catalina, turn to the right and next corner on left side is Casa Mandarina, we are inside Casa Mandarina. You could also use Cafe Estudio as reference since we are in the same house.
Itinerary
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After almost 500 years of Spanish influence we have learned and improved the techniques and different baking recipes, becoming so well accepted and so popular that we have bakeries almost every 2 corners from which we can highlight and which we will stop by one of the followings: "Cuchi Cuchi", "El Viejo Café", "Doña Luisa Xicotencatl", "Santa Clara".
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The domestication of corn was done 8,000 years ago, it changed our history and then became part of our gastronomy basis, we definitely have to savor products made with the most relevant ingredient of all in Mayan culture, we could taste between: Tamalitos, Chuchitos, Dobladas, Pupusas, Tamales, Tortillas or Tostadas. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. Delight yourself with the exotic fruits of Guatemala, grown in the country’s fertile volcanic soil and ideal climate. When trying seasonal fruits we may include 2 or 3 out of a variaty like: Rambután, Chico, Anona, Paterna, Pitaya, Zapote, Aguacate or Local Banana. These fruits offer a unique and refreshing flavor that will delight your palate and showcase the richness of Guatemala’s natural abundance.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Comedores or Eaters in english, might be inside local Market or in hidden family own places known to locals where we could taste traditional dishes such as Pepián, Hilachas, Estofado, these are thick and rich sauces or soups even compare to stew texture, they are typically served with rice and handmade corn tortillas. Print our history in your hearts while discovering secrets about preparation of our delicious culturally significant meals.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4
Sample traditional Guatemalan sweets, taste between 1 or 2 from: Tamarindo balls with sugar, Guava sweet, Canillitas de Leche or different recipies depending on our friends selection. These sweet treats have a rich history influenced by Spanish traditions as Spaniols are responsables of introducing sugar cane to the region.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Visit famous Plazas in Antigua Guatemala, these will serve a reference for your stay in our charming city. We could include: La Merced located just outside Iglesia de la Merced, San Francisco El Grande, Tanque de La Unió and others, where we generally taste traditional Atol (atol is a hot drink made of corn or seeds), Rellenitos (plantain flour with sweet beans sauce inside and fried), some more surprises.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Our last stop but not the least will be, depending on your preference we will cheers with eather Local Beer or Local Coffee at one of our favorite Coffee Shops Kaldi & Kapra. In any of these scenaries we will have the perfect chance to share our suggestions for pubs, restaurants or any other interest you may have for the rest of your trip.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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