Guidebook for Guatemala
Shopping
Next door, safe, upscale, complete. Lot's of restaurants and even a Cinema.
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plaza Fontabella
12-59 4A AvenidaNext 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro Comercial Oakland
13-01 Diag. 6Two blocks from the Apartment. Bigger than Fontabella Mall (Next door), lot's of upscale stores, restaurants.
Essentials
Close to the Apartment, good prices.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Supermercado La Torre
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hospital Herrera Llerandi
8-71 6A AvenidaClosest 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ciudad Cayalá
10-05 Blvr. Rafael LandivarLike 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Antigua Guatemala
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Astro Bar
6A AvenidaAcross 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Esperanto
3-36 11 CalleWhere 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Establo
508 14 CalleFood, drinks and good music. Two blocks from the Apartment. Nice crowd.
Like a food & drink market. Great prices and options for everyone.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
1001 Noches
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante Hacienda Real
14-67 5A AvenidaGuatemalan 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 CalleClassic 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Clio's
15-65 6A AvenidaAnother upscale restaurant. Guatemalan most famous Chef. Outdoor seating, great wine selection. And of course, great food.
Altuna
10 10A AvenidaAuthentic Spaniard cuisine. A classic in Guatemala. Not the fanciest but always great food.
Another Spanish restaurant. Simple recipes, great execution.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Donde Mikel
13-32 6A AvenidaAnother Spanish restaurant. Simple recipes, great execution.
Corner to the Apartment. Upscale and good food. Great for a business meeting or a date.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gracia Cocina de Autor
13-05 Avenida 13-05Corner 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
P.F. Chang's
2 AvenidaGreat 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Montano's
Anillo Periférico Diagonal 12Upscale 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pitaya Juice Bar
2-75 13 CalleJuice 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Los Cebollines
3471 Av. PetapaMexican food. Not upscale but very reasonable prices. Lot's of fun with friends and drinks. Walking distance.
Entertainment & Activities
Cinépolis
Boulevard AustriacoSeveral movie theaters within Paseo Cayala.
Movie theater inside Oakland Mall (walking distance)
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cinépolis Oakland Mall
13 CalleMovie theater inside Oakland Mall (walking distance)