24 Best Places to Shop in Antigua, Guatemala
We've compiled the best of the best in Antigua - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
Casa de Artes
Casa de Artes is a great place to browse for a selection of wood figures, carvings, and jewelry
Casa de los Gigantes
Casa de los Gigantes has a good selection of quality goods, including genuine antique festival masks.
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Casa del Jade
Casa del Jade is one of Antigua’s oldest gem emporia and has a great selection of archaeological reproductions.
Centro de Arte Popular
This small gallery features works by contemporary Guatemalan artists.
Colibrí
Colibrí sells traditional back-strap-loom textiles prepared by a local women's cooperative.
El Mercadito
This warren of vendors' stalls offers standard souvenir fare.
El Reino de Jade
El Reino de Jade offers on-site tours of its workshop.
El Telar
El Telar has a good selection of high-quality handwoven tablecloths, wall hangings, and rugs.
Jade Maya
Perhaps the best place to watch artisans carving the green stone is at Jade Maya. Former U.S. president Bill Clinton bought a necklace here for daughter Chelsea; his photo greets you as you walk in.
Jades Imperio Maya
With a small in-house workshop, Jades Imperio Maya has an extremely friendly staff.
Joyería del Ángel
Tired of green stones? Joyería del Ángel has a fine selection of 100% jade-free jewelry.
Katún Goathemala
Katún Goathemala crafts a good selection of cotton T-shirts with exclusive designs that make a nice change from the ubiquitous Gallo beer wear.
La Antigua Galería de Arte
This gallery features works from the 19th and 20th centuries.
La Casa del Conde
Facing Parque Central, La Casa del Conde has a good selection of books.
Mercado de Artesanías
The single largest concentration of vendors' stalls—more than 400—can be found in the Mercado de Artesanías. The complex has its own parking lot, too.
Mesón Panza Verde
The Mesón Panza Verde hotel and restaurant has a small collection of rotating exhibits.
Nativo's
Nativo's carries a great selection of shawls, sashes, and blouses in traditional design.
Nim Po't
Nim Po't is a self-proclaimed centro de textiles tradicionales. Here you'll find a large selection of fabrics from a few dozen neighboring villages.
Platería Típica Maya
Platería Típica Maya is a top-notch silver retailer.
Pues Si Tú
This little shop carries a variety of clothing in traditional patterns.
Topis Diseños
For hand-painted pottery by local artisans, try Topis Diseños
Uxibal
Uxibal offers sandals and handbags that are a tad on the expensive and upscale side.
Wer Art Gallery
An excellent selection of Primitivism paintings is on display at Wer Art Gallery
