Guidebook for Guatemala

Maria Jose
Maria Jose
Guidebook for Guatemala

Shopping

Next door, safe, upscale, complete. Lot's of restaurants and even a Cinema.
105 locals recommend
Plaza Fontabella
12-59 4A Avenida
105 locals recommend
Next door, safe, upscale, complete. Lot's of restaurants and even a Cinema.
Two blocks from the Apartment. Bigger than Fontabella Mall (Next door), lot's of upscale stores, restaurants.
134 locals recommend
Oakland Mall
13-01 Diag. 6
134 locals recommend
Two blocks from the Apartment. Bigger than Fontabella Mall (Next door), lot's of upscale stores, restaurants.

Essentials

Close to the Apartment, good prices.
55 locals recommend
Supermercado La Torre
55 locals recommend
Close to the Apartment, good prices.
Boutique Gym, walking distance. Great routines, day pass available. Inside Design Center office complex, 2nd floor entrance. Not cheap, but very cool.
Alive Gimnasio Boutique
Boutique Gym, walking distance. Great routines, day pass available. Inside Design Center office complex, 2nd floor entrance. Not cheap, but very cool.
Closest hospital to the Apartment. Great service, ER available.
6 locals recommend
Hospital Herrera Llerandi
8-71 6A Avenida
6 locals recommend
Closest hospital to the Apartment. Great service, ER available.
Great Day Spa. In both Oakland Mall (walking distance) and Paseo Cayala. From a haircut, beard, to a manicure, massage, etc. Reasonable prices. Walk ins are welcome.
Rebecana - Spa Urbano Y Salón
Great Day Spa. In both Oakland Mall (walking distance) and Paseo Cayala. From a haircut, beard, to a manicure, massage, etc. Reasonable prices. Walk ins are welcome.

Sightseeing

Like a small town within the City. Safe and fun, outdoor. With several stores and restaurants.
117 locals recommend
Ciudad Cayalá
10-05 Blvr. Rafael Landivar
117 locals recommend
Like a small town within the City. Safe and fun, outdoor. With several stores and restaurants.
The Old Guatemala City. Great for a day trip or weekend escapade. You can drive or UBER there (not an expensive ride). Traffic is unpredictable but in average is 1:30 hours from the Apartment. While in Antigua Guatemala you can go Casa Santo Domingo, Central Park, stop at any cafe or restaurant, visit a Museum or just get lost within their magic streets. For drinks Cafe No Se it's one of the best in Guatemala, 100% authentic, not expensive, lot's of locals and ex pats.
238 locals recommend
Antigua Guatemala
238 locals recommend
The Old Guatemala City. Great for a day trip or weekend escapade. You can drive or UBER there (not an expensive ride). Traffic is unpredictable but in average is 1:30 hours from the Apartment. While in Antigua Guatemala you can go Casa Santo Domingo, Central Park, stop at any cafe or restaurant, visit a Museum or just get lost within their magic streets. For drinks Cafe No Se it's one of the best in Guatemala, 100% authentic, not expensive, lot's of locals and ex pats.

Drinks & Nightlife

Across the building, a bit upscale and nice music.
12 locals recommend
Astro Bar
6A Avenida
12 locals recommend
Across the building, a bit upscale and nice music.
Where locals go to hang out, not upscale but 100% real. Don't expect great service, don't even ask to change for the music. Lot's of friendly people you can meet there. You can drink on the sidewalk (yes). Try local beers.
7 locals recommend
Esperanto
3-36 11 Calle
7 locals recommend
Where locals go to hang out, not upscale but 100% real. Don't expect great service, don't even ask to change for the music. Lot's of friendly people you can meet there. You can drink on the sidewalk (yes). Try local beers.
Food, drinks and good music. Two blocks from the Apartment. Nice crowd.
13 locals recommend
El Establo
508 14 Calle
13 locals recommend
Food, drinks and good music. Two blocks from the Apartment. Nice crowd.
Like a food & drink market. Great prices and options for everyone.
21 locals recommend
1001 Noches
21 locals recommend
Like a food & drink market. Great prices and options for everyone.

Food Scene

Guatemalan most traditional Steak House, open for lunch & dinner. Great food, english menu, amazing service.
16 locals recommend
Restaurante Hacienda Real
14-67 5A Avenida
16 locals recommend
Guatemalan most traditional Steak House, open for lunch & dinner. Great food, english menu, amazing service.
Classic French Cuisine. Amazing decor, lunch or dinner, not the most famous one but favorite among wealthy locals.
Le Rendez Vous
5-63 11 Calle
Classic French Cuisine. Amazing decor, lunch or dinner, not the most famous one but favorite among wealthy locals.
Another upscale restaurant. Guatemalan most famous Chef. Outdoor seating, great wine selection. And of course, great food.
6 locals recommend
Clio's
15-65 6A Avenida
6 locals recommend
Another upscale restaurant. Guatemalan most famous Chef. Outdoor seating, great wine selection. And of course, great food.
Authentic Spaniard cuisine. A classic in Guatemala. Not the fanciest but always great food.
Altuna
10 10A Avenida
Authentic Spaniard cuisine. A classic in Guatemala. Not the fanciest but always great food.
Another Spanish restaurant. Simple recipes, great execution.
21 locals recommend
Donde Mikel
13-32 6A Avenida
21 locals recommend
Another Spanish restaurant. Simple recipes, great execution.
Corner to the Apartment. Upscale and good food. Great for a business meeting or a date.
6 locals recommend
Gracia Cocina de Autor
13-05 Avenida 13-05
6 locals recommend
Corner to the Apartment. Upscale and good food. Great for a business meeting or a date.
Guatemalan fast food franchise. The best burgers in town. Very close to the apartment.
B2 Better Burgers
Guatemalan fast food franchise. The best burgers in town. Very close to the apartment.
Great for groups. At AVIA building complex, close to the apartment. American franchise with oriental / fusion dishes.
6 locals recommend
P.F. Chang's
2 Avenida
6 locals recommend
Great for groups. At AVIA building complex, close to the apartment. American franchise with oriental / fusion dishes.
Upscale Steak House. A classic in Guatemala. Not cheap, great music, drinks, bar and service in general. Walking distance.
13 locals recommend
Montano's
Anillo Periférico Diagonal 12
13 locals recommend
Upscale Steak House. A classic in Guatemala. Not cheap, great music, drinks, bar and service in general. Walking distance.
Juice bar and healthy food. Vegan options. Walking distance from the Apartment.
10 locals recommend
Pitaya Juice Bar
2-75 13 Calle
10 locals recommend
Juice bar and healthy food. Vegan options. Walking distance from the Apartment.
Mexican food. Not upscale but very reasonable prices. Lot's of fun with friends and drinks. Walking distance.
19 locals recommend
Los Cebollines
3471 Av. Petapa
19 locals recommend
Mexican food. Not upscale but very reasonable prices. Lot's of fun with friends and drinks. Walking distance.

Entertainment & Activities

Several movie theaters within Paseo Cayala.
13 locals recommend
Cinépolis
Boulevard Austriaco
13 locals recommend
Several movie theaters within Paseo Cayala.
Movie theater inside Oakland Mall (walking distance)
15 locals recommend
Cinépolis Oakland Mall
13 Calle
15 locals recommend
Movie theater inside Oakland Mall (walking distance)