8 Work-friendly Cafés in Antigua, Guatemala
8 Work-friendly Cafés in Antigua, Guatemala
Roxana, @TravelWithNewEyes
Guatemala's former capital city, Antigua, is a charming and colorful city with beautiful colonial architecture and a lively atmosphere. I spent ten days there on my trip to Guatemala, visiting gorgeous ruins and trying tasty food and coffee.
Here are my favorite cafés in Antigua where you can enjoy delicious coffee and get some work done.
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Artista de Café: The most aesthetic café

Artista de Café - Specialty Coffeeshop
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I went to this café several times during my stay because I just loveld the aesthetics and the delicious coffe. It's such a great spot, and there's always people working, so you can also meet other digital nomads.
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Cafe Boheme: Lovely terrace

Cafe Boheme
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My favorite part of this café is the terrace. You can find some spots in the shadow and enjoy a coffee or breakfast while getting some work done. However, you won't find plugs here, so be prepared.
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La Vid Coffee Roasters: A chill working spot

LA VID COFFEE ROASTERS
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This is such a chill place to work. I always found it nearly empty, which was weird given how good the coffee is. However, that means it's super quiet, perfect if you need to focus. You also find many plugs, a big working table, and several other spots.
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Starbucks: Not your usual chain café

Starbucks
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I know what you may think, Starbucks, really? But hear me out. This is not your typical Starbucks. It's in a colonial building with a lovely patio and lots of places to sit and work while sipping on great coffee. Don't dismiss it right away.
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Fernando's Kaffe: A delightful garden and a cool shop

Fernando's Kaffee
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Not only is coffee here great, but there's a lovely garden with lots of tables to work in a quiet atmosphere. They also serve delicious cakes and they sell lots of products, so you can also buy some gifts while you're here.
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Coffee Shack: Help make the difference

Serve Hope Café GT
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I found this place on my last day in Antigua while wandering around before catching my shuttle and I'm so happy I checked it out. This spot serves delicious coffee and has lots of areas for working or socializing. Plus, it's part of an organization that helps communities in need by providing access to water.
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Alegria Café: The best location and delicious cakes

Alegría Café / Specialty Coffee Shop
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This café is right around the corner from Plaza Mayor, the main square in Antigua. It only has a few seats, but if you go in at the right time, you can find a spot to have great coffee and cake while working or people watching. Plus, I love the minimalist decor.
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Cafe Estudio: A charming café with a nice terrace

Cafe Estudio
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This is such a cozy café to spend some time in. I didn't stay on the terrace, but that is lovely too. Downstairs it can get more noisy and crowded, but I loved the atmosphere.
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Where to stay in Antigua Guatemala

Casa ELA
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The perfect spot if you're looking for a budget stay but don't want to stay in a hostel dorm. Super friendly hosts and a gorgeous terrace with views on Volcan de Fuego.
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One Day Trip Hostel
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If you're on a really tight budget, this hostel is a great spot right in the center of Antigua.
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Hotel las Camelias Inn by AHS
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A beautiful, colonial-style hotel in the heart of Antigua. A great choice if you want a mid-range stay with a beautiful garden and a terrace offering views of the volcanoes.
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Hotel Casa Santo Domingo
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If you want to treat yourself to a luxury stay, it hardly gets any better than this. I mean, a hotel with spa services AND on-site museums?
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Roxana, @TravelWithNewEyes
Hi! I'm Roxana, a travel writer originally from Romania, but I lived over half my life in Italy. I've always had a passion for travel and writing, and I'm happy I managed to combine these two passions into an actual job. After living in Rome, Lisbon, Berlin, and Rome again, I became a nomad in January 2022. However, I regularly go back to my two homes, Rome, Italy and Brasov, Romania.
Over the past 14 years since my first solo trip, I have been to over 35 countries and countless cities. I have mostly traveled through Europe and spent extensive time in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Croatia, Greece, and Germany. Outside of Europe, I spent significant time in Guatemala, Australia, and the US.
Lately, I have appreciated slow travel. I like to spend more than just a few days in a city to truly get to know it, and this has allowed me to gain a deeper knowledge of many places.
My favorite things when traveling are:
- Trying the local food
- Walking everywhere
- Visiting museums
- Hiking
- Working from lovely cafés
- Finding the best viewpoints in town
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