Timeline
16:53
Grab a coffee and a pastry at Fernando's Kaffee. The courtyard seating is pleasant, and you can watch the roasting process before heading out.
17:23
Iglesia de San Francisco el Grande
Walk to the Iglesia de San Francisco el Grande. Arrive early to find a quiet corner inside or just outside the entrance. The grand old church is the final resting place of Hermano Pedro, Guatemala's first Catholic saint.
17:53
Iglesia de San Francisco el Grande
Watch the golden light hit the church facade as the sun sets toward the WSW. The warm glow highlights the stone details of this one of the most visited ruins in Antigua.
18:23
End the evening with a drink at Café No Sé. This hipster-backpacker bar has dim lighting and mysterious vibes, perfect for unwinding after the sunset view.
Local tip
Fernando's Kaffee closes at 19:00 on weekdays and 13:00 on Sundays, so check the day you visit. The church is open from 06:00 to 18:00.
Check before you go
- Fernando's Kaffee: Mo-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 07:00-13:00
- Iglesia de San Francisco el Grande: Mo-Su 06:00-18:00
Worth knowing
- Fernando's Kaffee is open at 16:53 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).