If you like to shop and prefer to do it all in one place, Antigua is the perfect town. Seemingly designed with shoppers in mind, you can find everything here for which Guatemala is famous. Jade, traditional textiles, pottery, furniture, Mayan masks, coffee, chocolate and that´s just the tip of the...
Don´t be put off by the drab exterior, Casa del Tejido is a must-see for shoppers who want to understand what the designs on their Mayan textiles signify. The unhurried, personal 20 minute tour in English (or Spanish) opens the door into the symbolism, methods and purpose of Mayan...
The refined surroundings of El Reino del Jade emphasizes the elegance of the jewelry displayed here. The thickness of the window cases is an indication of price. Guatemalan Jade is completely different to Asian jade, as it is so tough it requires diamonds to cut it. There are 25 different colors...
Pick the brains of the helpful, bilingual staff, who are happy to answer any questions (Open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.). Grab brochures about Guatemala in English, Spanish, Italian, German, French or Japanese. Useful maps and leaflets cover...