Quetzaltenango
On the plaza end of the elegant Pasaje Enríquez, alive day and night with a healthy mix of Guatemalans and foreigners quaffing Cabro by the liter, the…
Must-see nightlife in The Highlands
Quetzaltenango
For chocolate aficionados, this is a shrine. Made from scratch on the premises, the chocolate is velvety smooth and served in a variety of beverages: the…
Panajachel
This cafe has made Panajachel a major crossroads for coffee aficionados. When he's not roasting beans, the Bay Area owner/head barista spends his time…
Western Highlands
This 'museum' serves some of Huehue's best coffee, and that's saying something. More than just a place to get a well-prepared cup, it also provides some…
Quetzaltenango
This offbeat cafe-bar is a point of reference for travelers and language students, with quirky decor and art installations. It serves a good range of…
Panajachel
As the name suggests, this party center unfolds beneath a thatched-roof shelter (actually two), with a beachy ambience. It's popular with volunteer…
San Pedro La Laguna
To savor a shot of the coffee grown on the surrounding slopes (and roasted here), head for this thatched-roof structure on the way up from the Pana dock…
San Pedro La Laguna
D'Juice Girls are young Hebrew-speaking Tz'utujil women who squeeze the tropical fruits of Guatemala into supernutritious combos, such as carrot-ginger…
San Pedro La Laguna
Bar Sublime is the current epicenter of San Pedro's party scene. During the day its lakefront terraces are pretty relaxed and you can enjoy good…
Western Highlands
Opposite the Royal Park Hotel, this upper-level, open-air lounge has a friendly, relaxed vibe and a terrace/counter facing the street, a good spot for…
Santiago Atitlán
Quila's is a casual gathering place where expats and lake dwellers can bond over sports TV or table tennis. Good burgers and other bar food is served in…
Quetzaltenango
There's no mistaking what's on offer at this refreshingly unfashionable spot. The pool tables are worn and the cues crooked, but this ramshackle clubhouse…
Quetzaltenango
With specially designed viewing counters overlooking the Parque Centro América, this lively cafe-bar on the upper level of the Pasaje Enríquez makes a…
Panajachel
Like a Hard Rock by the lake, this lively little pub hosts plugged-in bands nightly from 9pm. It's popular with Guatemala City youth, who settle in for…
Quetzaltenango
This tiny pub packs in a mixed crowd, so count on a bilingual evening. Whether there's live music, a heated trivia quiz (Tuesday) or karaoke (Thursday),…
San Pedro La Laguna
This boisterous pub on the path between the two docks has one of the most happening happy hours in town (5pm to 8pm). Every night has a different theme;…
Panajachel
This open-air lounge at the end of Calle Santander is the place to enjoy those dream-like volcano sundowns. In high season, there's live music Friday to…
Panajachel
This Korean-run cafe is heaven for coffee connoisseurs. The youthful staff set up a formidable range of espresso variations, from 'Brown Cloud' (a small…
Quetzaltenango
The apt name of this split-level corner joint might describe any of the beer-guzzling, sports-viewing establishments along the south side of the Pasaje…
Panajachel
This strobe-lit disco-bar is the anchor of Pana's little Zona Viva. Check out the phantasmagoric marquee before you cross the threshold – if it doesn't…
Panajachel
DJs keep the multitudes moving here with a spirited mix of bachata, house, salsa and reggaetón. There are as many discount drinks promotions as there are…
San Pedro La Laguna
Some nights are more alegres than others at this long-running upstairs pub at the corner up from the Pana dock, but it remains a watering hole for San…
