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I'm going to Antigua, Lake Atitlan and X...
I'm going to Antigua, Lake Atitlan and Xela in Guatemala! Any recommendations for things to do (aside from Acatenago) and food or art to explore?
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I'm heading to Tokyo and Takayama in July! Any recommendatio...
I'm going to Antigua, Lake Atitlan and Xela in Guatemala! An...
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19w
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Hobbitenango in Antigua, Guatemala
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I haven’t been here yet but I’ve always wanted to (if you go here I’ll be so jealous)! It’s been rec’d to me. It’s an eccentric hobbit style park with a restaurant and view.
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Cerro de La Cruz in Antigua, Guatemala
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Ride a Tuk Tuk to the cross overlook of Antigua. Start near the Antigua market or arch to get a Tuk Tuk if you don’t want to walk up the mountain. You get a great view of the city and volcanos (and sometimes an eruption or smoke).
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Church Ruins in Antigua, Guatemala
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If you enjoy history or catch yourself wandering around the middle of Antigua, the church ruins are neat. Old churches destroyed by earthquakes, but they still have catacombs and crypts.
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The Great Outdoors
Volcano Pacaya Guatemala
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A volcano hike! I LOVE Guatemala! There are so many things to do and see; it’s a beautiful country and the people are incredibly welcoming. I have ridden a horse up a volcano, roasted marshmallows, and then hiked down. There are guided tours and I know some people who have done sunrise hikes that have enjoyed that.
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Emily Teague
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Luna Zorro - Antigua boutique
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Luna Zorro is an artisanal boutique and design studio tucked into a coffee farm in Antigua. As vibrant as its founder, Molly Berry, hosts thoughtful events and workshops alongside a stunning collection of woven textiles she designed for your home and wardrobe. A gem
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Emily Teague
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Xibalba Handcrafted Jewelry- Antigua
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Contemporary handcrafted jewelry and objects set within a richly patinated, timeworn space. Run by wonderful women who also offer jewelry-making workshops.
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Sarah Cooney
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Gifts that Delight
Colibri Textiles
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Mayan weaving is some of the most intricate and fabulous—I have long been obsessed with the textiles I’ve purchased through Colibrí. The collective was founded by Vey Smithers, who is an alum of my all-girls’ boarding school. Women supporting women! They have a showroom in Antigua. Here’s the story: “Colibrí was founded in 1984 to assist several groups of indigenous women widowed during the armed conflict in Guatemala. Weaving at home allowed them to support their children through their craft, while at the same time developing self-confidence and organizing skills. Colibrí offers fine quality hand-woven textile products crafted by more than 500 Mayan women in 25 small villages throughout Guatemala. The products incorporate the ancient art of back strap weaving with contemporary design and function. With skill and creativity the Colibrí weavers preserve their traditional techniques and patterns while creating beautiful home decor items and personal accessories. Today, the original weavers and happily many of their daughters and granddaughters participate in all aspects of design, product development, production and quality control. Our showroom and workshop in Antigua Guatemala, supported by the hard work of all involved, have enabled the creation of a successful self-sustaining enterprise.”
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