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Sunset

Golden Hour at Plazuela San Sebastián

Spend the late afternoon at a local café, then walk to the square to watch the sun dip below the horizon.

Best time: 17:22About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:07

    Fernando's Kaffee

    Grab a coffee and a seat in the courtyard at Fernando's Kaffee. The owner is friendly and might show you the roaster. It is open until 19:00 on weekdays and 13:00 on Sundays, so verify the day.

  2. 16:22

    Plazuela San Sebastián

    Walk 5 minutes from the café to Plazuela San Sebastián. This park is open 24/7 and allows pets. Find a quiet spot on the bench or the grass to settle in.

  3. 17:22

    Plazuela San Sebastián

    Watch the golden light hit the colonial facades as the sun sets toward the WSW. The light lasts until sunset, providing a soft glow over the square.

  4. 17:52

    Café Bohème

    End the evening with Guatemalan hot chocolate at Café Bohème. The rooftop terrace offers views of Volcán de Fuego. It is open until 20:00 on weekdays and 20:30 on weekends.

Local tip

Check the opening hours of Fernando's Kaffee and Café Bohème based on the day of your visit. The walk between the café and the park is short and easy.

Check before you go

  • Fernando's Kaffee closes at 13:00 on Sundays.
  • Café Bohème closes at 20:00 on Monday-Thursday and 20:30 on Friday-Saturday.

Worth knowing

  • Fernando's Kaffee is open at 16:07 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
  • Café Bohème is open at 17:52 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Antigua Guatemala (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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