Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
El Chamán
(7a Av Norte 2; Thu-Mon)
Done up in Guatemalan pop iconography, this is one of the
smarter watering holes in town, with a shrine to Maximón beside the staircase. The roof
terrace venue is attached to the ruins of the Convento de San Agustín, a suitably magical
backdrop for Antigua's most interesting cocktail selection, long on local spirits like Quet-
zalteca and
cusha
.
BAR
Nightlife & Entertainment
The Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española (
Click here
)
runs thematic series of
documentaries or foreign art-house films on Wednesday night.
For North American and European sports on TV, check the programs at
Reds
Café No Sé, Angie Angie, the Rainbow Café and Mesón Panza Verde host folk, rock
and jazz performances.
La Casbah
( 7832-2640; 5a Av Norte 30; admission Q30; 8:30pm-1am Tue-Sat)
This two-level disco near the
Santa Catalina arch has a warm atmosphere, is reportedly gay-friendly and quite a party
most nights.
CLUB
La Sin Ventura
(5a Av Sur 8; Tue-Sat)
The liveliest dance floor in town is packed with Guatemalan youth
toward the weekend. There's live salsa and merengue on Thursday night.
CLUB
La Sala
LIVE MUSIC
(6a Calle Poniente 9; Tue-Sun)
Crowds pour into this boisterous hall for live rock, blues or
reggae - or maybe it's the cheap liquor. Bands hit the stage nightly at around 9pm.
La Peña de Sol Latino
LIVE MUSIC
