Café No Sé

Antigua


Something of a local institution, this downbeat little bar is a point of reference for Antigua's budding young Burroughses and Kerouacs. It's also the core of a lively music scene, with players wailing from a corner of the room most evenings. Be sure to try its home-brand legal Mezcal.


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