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Magic awaits! El Alquimista is known for its magical decoration and its colorful food and drinks. This beautiful English-style tea party is served in an iron birdcage with three levels: one sweet, one savory, and one with a delicious hot concoction. For the savory component, choose from our selection of tartines (baguette slices with different ingredients) or our colorful and homemade Fantasy Hummus. You will also indulge in two fudgy brownies with vanilla ice cream and a teapot with a Potion (infusion) of your choice. Choose between our Beautification potion, Strengthening potion, Elixir of life, or our Calming draught; all made with organic and local ingredients. Vegetarian-friendly activity and English spoken by our friendly staff.

Focus on the finer details of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Antigua on a walking tour of Guatemala's prettiest city. You’ll explore the cobbled streets at a more relaxed pace than you would in a traditional tour vehicle, and learn more about the history and culture of churches, museums, and markets than you would from the guidebook alone.

You will feel like a real sorcerer / sorceress during this activity! Brew the delicious "Elixir of Euphoria" and have the most magical time with your best witch or wizard! An unforgettable experience that one must try in the magical city of Antigua! Our staff will guide you in case you need anything during your Potions Class and your manuscript can be in either English or Spanish. Successfully brew the potion, and enjoy its "effects" in our magical castle! *You must be 18+ to participate in this Potions Class as it involves alcoholic beverages

From soft flavors to exclusive creations, craft beer already has a wide group of followers who are increasingly pleased with the different brands that exist in the region. We will visit different local breweries both inside and outside Antigua, tasting a wide variety of craft beers.

Handicrafts, vegetables, fruits, chillies, spices, dark glasses, notebooks and underwear! yes, haha, in the Antigua market people can find absolutely everything they need for the daily life. We will be visiting two different markets (artesanal and the main one) full of fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, cheeses and other extra surprises. It is an experience like no other to enter each of these alleys, where you will be able to try, buy or taste everything a little.

Discover the street food of Antigua Guatemala on this private evening experience. Visit villages on the outskirts of the city and taste different flavors at local family-owned businesses. No need to book dinner reservations; the tour includes plenty of food options such as pupusas and elote and sweets like buñuelos.

See what goes into making cocktails and learn some tricks of the trade in the process on this small-group tour in Antigua. You'll visit some of the best spots in town to try cocktails and learn from expert bartenders about how a number of tasty drinks are created. As an added bonus, you'll get to sample these boozy creations.

Travel to La Antigua Guatemala to learn about the traditional chocolate production (a pre hispanic drink) and meet a local family producing coffee in the traditional way.