What to do in Antigua Guatemala when it rains
Don't let the rain stop you in Antigua Guatemala — the museums, galleries and indoor markets are the dry, unhurried heart of the city on a wet day.
Museums
Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.
- Convento Capuchinas 2a Avenida Norte y 2a Calle Oriente esquina. Antigua Guatemala Sacatepéquez, 2a Avenida Norte 11, Antigua Guatemala 03001, Guatemala
- Finca La Azotea 1ra. Calle y 1ra. Avenida , Zona 3, Jocotenango Sacatepequez Antigua, Guatemala 03001, Guatemala
- Museo del Hermano Pedro H73C+C3W, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
- MUNAG - Museo Nacional de Arte de Guatemala H748+GF8 Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, 5a Calle Poniente, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
- Casa del Jade Edificio "El Jaulón, 4a Calle Ote. 10, Antigua Guatemala 03001, Guatemala
- Museo de Arte Colonial 5a Calle Oriente 3, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Art galleries
Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.
- Mesón Panza Verde 5a Avenida Sur 19, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
- Gerty's Bar Restaurant & Art Gallery 7a Calle Poniente 17A, Antigua Guatemala 03001, Guatemala
- Fragmentum 4a Calle Ote. 52, Antigua Guatemala 03001, Guatemala
- Marco Arte Galeria H747+6VF, 6a Avenida Sur, 10Antigua, Guatemala
- casa para las artes 4a Calle Ote. 31, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
- Differenza 5a Avenida Sur 1, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Historic sites
Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.
- Tanque La Unión 6a Calle Oriente, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
- Arch Street 5a Avenida Norte 21, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
- Ruinas de la Iglesia de la Candelaria H77C+896, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
- Convento de La Merced H768+H4C, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
- Ruinas de la Iglesia de Capuchinas H759+QFV, 2a Calle Oriente, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
- Ermita de la Cruz H72F+P99, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Covered markets
Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.
- Mercado Central Antigua Guatemala Antigva, Gvatemala, H756+J3G, Poniente 4, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
- Mercado de Artesanias El Carmen 3a Calle Oriente 6, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
- Artisan market (market! ) Poniente 5, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
- Second-hand clothing market Poniente 4, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
- Twisted Scissors Antigua 2 Avenida Sur 33, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
- Mercado Municipal de alimentos Poniente 4, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Cafés
Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.
- Starbucks centro histórico, 5a Avenida Norte 15, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
- El Viejo Café 3ra. Calle Poniente y 6ta Ave Norte. 12 La Antigua Guatemala Antigua, Guatemala 03001, Guatemala
- Artista de Café - Specialty Coffeeshop 5ta avenida sur no. 34B, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
- Café Condesa La Casa del Conde, Avenida Norte 5a, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
- Cafe Boheme 5, 5a Calle Poniente #12B, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
- Cafe Cafe Guatemala 7av. Norte 18B, Antigua Guatemala 03001, Guatemala
Indoor shopping
Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.
- Telares Mall Antigua Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
- C.C. Paseo Antigua H75P+WQ8, Antigua Guatemala 03001, Guatemala
- El Encuentro Ciudad Vieja kilometro 48,5 Carretera a Ciudad Vieja, RN 14, Guatemala
- Plaza Jocotenango H7F6+JG3, C. Ricardo Arjona, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
- Mercado de Artesanias H759+934, 3a Avenida Nte., Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
- El Parador Santa Clara G7PC+M6W, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
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