Mesón Panza Verde

Top choice in Antigua


Antigua's original luxury boutique hotel, the Panza Verde is cloistered in a serene compound south of the center. The three doubles and nine lavishly appointed suites open onto private terraces amid gardens overflowing with orchids, ferns and bamboo. Along with its renowned restaurant, the hotel also features its own art gallery.


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2. Iglesia de la Escuela de Cristo

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4. Iglesia y Convento de Santa Clara

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6. Catedral de Santiago

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