The best fashion and gift stores Antigua

In this bookstore near the arches, many books on Guatemala and its tormented political history.

Isaias Chiquito, an exclusive designer of jewellery, is a renowned artist from Antigua. Its style using precious stones, semi-precious, silver and gold is highly appreciated by both domestic and foreign clients. His creations adapted to all tastes, both extravagant and discreet, will seduce you: Do not hesitate to go there, the staff is very welcoming!

Just a few minutes' walk from the Parque Central, this charming little bookshop offers a wide selection of books, from science to children's texts, guidebooks on Antigua and the surrounding area, collections of poems and classics such as Sun Tzu's The Art of War- aptly displayed next to Morihei Ueshiba's The Art of Peace. All in Spanish, with a few exceptions. Several times a month, Antigua Books welcomes authors and illustrators to present their latest creations.

Housed in a beautiful colonial house, this family-run business has been a benchmark in jade for over 40 years. The company creates, develops and markets high-quality, fair-trade jewelry worldwide, with the aim of promoting this cultural heritage of Mesoamerica. Take a tour of the free museum dedicated to jade, its provenance and place in culture. The house also offers workshops on reservation, where you can learn how to handle this local treasure yourself.