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Museo Santiago de los Caballeros

Real Palacio de los Capitanes Generales

A museum showcasing preHispanic and colonial artifacts in part of this historic government palace.

Address: 5a Calle Poniente
Getting there: south of the central plaza
Hours: Thu Fri 09:00-16:00, Sat Sun 10:00-16:00, but the palace and grounds are open daily all day
Website: mcd.gob.gt (opens in a new tab)

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Monoloco
A funky tourist friendly joint with cheap international calling and a few computers for Internet use. The food is very "gringo-esque", but tasty nonetheless. There's a large bar on the ground level, as well as a covered open air second floor eating area. Good place to meet and greet or enjoy a burger.
Daily 11:00-01:00Q 60-175
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Banco Industrial Numismatic Museum
Small but high-quality museum interpreting history of Guatemalan currency.
Mon-Fri 09:00-19:00, Sat Sun 09:00-17:00Free
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Parque Central
Plaza Mayor
This park is a city block in size, with concentric circular walkways threading among trees and a fountain in the middle. The trees are decorated with lights, and there are plenty of benches for sitting and people-watching. The city hall and police office, the cathedral and several banks and tourist businesses line the four sides of the park. Many Antiguans hang out in the park, and it has a pleasant, bustling, friendly feel during the day (at night, slightly less so. Use your judgment).
Eat
Caffé Mediterráneo
This is a gourmet Italian restaurant one block from the Parque Central. No menus: the waiter will simply tell you the specials, which change every day. Widely considered to be one of if not the best place for Italian food in Antigua.
Mon & Wed-Sat 12:00-15:00 & 18:00-22:00, Sun 12:00-16:30 & 19:00-21:00Q125-280