Antigua Street Food Tour

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.