Antigua: Hidden Cantinas & Picosita Tasting

Think wine tasting, but Guatemalan.

Join a local host for an evening exploring Antigua's hidden cantinas, where you'll discover the city's beloved picosita—a legendary local drink combining cold beer, spices, and fresh ingredients—through a series of carefully selected tastings.

Far from the generic tourist bars around the Central Park, you'll visit authentic local venues tucked behind unmarked doors, hidden courtyards, and neighborhood corners most visitors never notice. Each stop offers its own unique take on the picosita, revealing how a simple spicy beer became a vibrant part of Antigua's social and community culture.

Along the way, you'll hear the stories behind the drink, the cantinas, and the people who keep these multi-generational places alive. Learn local traditions, discover the unofficial Guatemalan cure for a hangover, and gain an insider's perspective on a side of Antigua Guatemala that guidebooks rarely show.

This isn't a rowdy bar crawl. It's an intimate, cultural tasting experience designed for curious travelers who want to go beyond the obvious and experience the city's evening scene exactly the way locals do. Come thirsty. Leave with new favorite bars, new friends, and stories you'll still be telling long after the picositas are gone.