Antiqua

[TomJackin]

Welcome to Antigua! The home of expats, backpackers, and Spanish schools.

Why go there again? I figured if I was in Guate for 3 nights, I might as well visit my online Spanish teacher and her family again.

This trip went to hell in a handbasket quickly. First, the Friday before, I learned my teacher just had burial services for a close family member. Thus, I was already dreading the trip.

I knew about the flower festival and it ended Sunday night and I arrived on Sunday afternoon. Usually without traffic, it takes an hour to get to Antigua from Guate. But because of the festival traffic, it took over 3 hours.

I got to my hotel, checked in, and I realized no taxis or Ubers were available. Therefore, I had to walk for 7 blocks to my restaurant on crappy uneven cobblestone roads! And I fucking hate cobblestone roads! When I was returning from the restaurant, I picked up a few things for my teacher's family and some wine for myself.

So, I was carrying two bags and was walking 7 blocks back to my hotel. I was less than 30 damn feet from my hotel entrance before the cobblestone sidewalk took me down. I fucked up my forehead and lost the tip of one of my fingers. A young couple came to my aid and helped me get back to my hotel.

Because I had blood everywhere, the manager freaked out when he saw me. I was in my room for 3 minutes when I got a knock on my door. The manager brought in a medical person. She was a little older and wore a white medical shirt. Hell, she could have been the hotel gardener. Either way, she helped me when I was in need; I really appreciated her help and I tipped her well to show my gratitude.

Flight:

I flew United Airlines round trip from San Diego to Guate. Three hours to Houston and another three to Guatemala City. Returning, there was a VIP lounge called, "Casa del Ron. " It was a great lounge.

Transportation:

I took an Uber from Guate to Antigua and the cost was 230. My Uber back to the Guate airport from Antigua cost 250.

Getting around town:

Uber was available all over Antigua and the prices were reasonable. Except, when there is a pinche festival! My first night there, because of the festival, no Ubers or taxis were available. However, the following day they were abundant!

Plus, the town is not that big, so walking around exploring is the best way to check out what Antigua has to offer. Wear good shoes!

Lodging:

I stayed at the Pensativo Hotel; an outstanding hotel. Great hotel and staff! The hotel was very quiet. Was it girl friendly? Not sure, I did not try to bring one into my room.

Money:

I use the Oanda web-site whenever I travel. The currency in Guatemala is Quetzal. When I looked at the exchange rate online, it was around 7. 70 to one US dollar. All I did was divide the amount of Quetzals by 8 and it seemed to work for me. I brought a lot of cash, but that turned out to be a bad move. I ended up only using ATMs. My ATM rate was 7. 25 to 1.

Communication:

I have the T-Mobile Go5 GPlus55 plan; no worries whatsoever.

Spanish:

Another reason for my visit to Guatemala was to practice my Spanish with my teacher and the locals. Well, it seemed like many of the locals in the city spoke English and wanted to practice their English with me. But I was fine with that. They spoke English and I spoke Spanish; a fair trade-off indeed.

Restaurants:

I did some research before I left and here are my thoughts on a few restaurants:

Welten. Excellent.

Bistrot 5 Outstanding.

Angie Angie. Excellent.

Overall, the food was excellent. Food venders were plentiful during the festival.

The mongering scene:

Strip / table dance clubs:

In each club, I asked several questions and did my best to write the answers on my trusty note pad. The fichas were various prices; I am quoting the lowest ficha price. Both clubs I went to offered sex in the clubs and outside of the club, too. All quoted prices are in Guatemalan Quetzals. If I'm wrong with any of the pricing in any of the clubs, please correct me.

I know of and been to two P2 P bars / clubs. They are both close together and just a short ride outside of Antigua. They are on your way to Jocotenango. They are Diva 1 & Diva 2. In 2019, there was another place called, "Bar El Zodiaco. " It was closed and the place sucked anyway!

WARNING: While I was running through the two clubs, I realized I was the only Gringo in the clubs, and that was just fine with me. But understand, these places only seem to cater to locals. Having said that, I had a great time in those clubs and never felt threaten in any manner.

Club: Diva 1.

Cover: None.

Beer: 30.

Ficha: Varies on drink choice; starting at 50.

Sex: 400 for 20 minutes /1500 for TLN.

On / Off site: Yes.

Number of chicas: 10.

Quality of chicas: OK to Very Good.

Night / Time: Monday /10:20.

Comments: This was a median size club filled with locals and me. The chicas I chatted with were quite playful and friendly. Nothing has changed since my trip in 2019; except the prices were a bit higher.

Club: Diva 2.

Cover: None.

Beer: 30.

Ficha: 75.

Sex: 450 for 30 minutes /1500 for TLN.

On / Off site: Yes.

Number of chicas: 8.

Quality of chicas: OK to Very Good.

Night / Time: Monday /11:00.

Comments: Yep, there were 8 chicas available and I had a chance to chat with all of them. I just sat at the bar and each chica came up and chatted; fun chicas too!

Street girls:

I looked for SGs, but no luck whatsoever.

Volcanoes:

I did see a couple, but I kept my distance. After my dramatic experience with Mount Pinatubo in 1991 while I was in the Philippines, I never want to deal with another fucking volcano ever again!

Churches:

I seen a butt-load of churches and I decided to enter one of them just for shits and giggles. I was in the damn thing for a couple of minutes and I started hearing fire trucks heading my way. Yep, lesson learned, again!

Escorts:

I was only there for two nights and the first night I was wounded, but I did check out the scene. The one agency I found that catered to Antigua was called, "SIMPLEESCORTS GT. " I chatted with two chicas, one was asking for 600 for one hour or 1000 for two hours. The other chica offered me 600 for two hours. So yes, there was a bit of escort action in the town.

Overall thoughts on Antigua:

Antigua is one of the safest cities in Central America; IMHO. Would I return to Antigua for a third time? Nah, after that disastrous trip, I am done with Antigua. Would I recommend others to visit? Absolutely! It is a small city, but it has a good amount of things to see and do. As well as, some monger activities. It is kind of a must-see city; IMHO.

Como siempre, Solo mis dos pinche pesos, por supuesto!

[TomJackin]

Heard there's a second one open now. They separate locations or right next to each other?

- TyGaucho.

Divas 1 and Divas 2 are separate locations, around a block and then some from each other.

[Huacho]

Heard there's a second one open now. They separate locations or right next to each other?

- TyGaucho.

Separate locations in the same part of Joco. Maybe 8 blocks apart, something like that. I'm not there any more.

[DrDewman]

Hey brother. Just go into town and saw this thread. No luck onthe number Now it looks like its a dude's. Any other advice? First round'll be on me.

- TyGuacho.

I saw your posts.

I am in town and would be great to meet up and show you around both Antigua and Guatemala City.

You do not have Direct Message. I'm unable to contact you.

[Giz99]

I used Skokka with some hit or miss luck last year in GC, including one gal who was Antigua based. Mainly Nica and Salvadoran and a few of the contacts I made were scam / gang related but between the massage shops and Skokka I was only alone when I wanted to be.

I had some luck with Skokka but a lot of girls did want to come up from Guatemala city. I found one how had no issue travelling and repeated with her / Some of the agencies seemed flakey and pricier. I even found a short term novia through Badoo who visited on a regular basis.

[Chacal60]

I used Skokka with some hit or miss luck last year in GC, including one gal who was Antigua based. Mainly Nica and Salvadoran and a few of the contacts I made were scam / gang related but between the massage shops and Skokka I was only alone when I wanted to be.

Arrived today and walked around a bit. Looking for a good spot or number. Love ass. Anyone else here that has some advice to give a guy looking to stickaround for a while?

Be cool to meet another old timer and grab a beer. Share some stories.

- TyGaucho.

[GauchoReal23]

Google is indicating that Diva's is open, and until 1 AM. It's outside the city limits of Antigua so I assume they can serve alcohol until at least 11 PM. If you want to check before heading out there.

Heard there's a second one open now. They separate locations or right next to each other?

- TyGaucho.

[GauchoReal23]

Arrived today and walked around a bit. Looking for a good spot or number. Love ass. Anyone else here that has some advice to give a guy looking to stickaround for a while?

Be cool to meet another old timer and grab a beer. Share some stories.

- TyGaucho.

[GauchoReal23]

Here is a phone number for a hooker that works in Antigua. Goes by Jesy. Nicaraguan

Hey brother. Just go into town and saw this thread. No luck onthe number Now it looks like its a dude's. Any other advice? First round'll be on me.

TyGuacho.

[Huacho]

Here is a phone number for a hooker that works in Antigua. Goes by Jesy. Nicaraguan. 502xxxx09. Tell her you got the number from a bartender; she has been going into the bars and handing out a card saying 'masajes why ms. ' Decent body, negotiable on price (try for 300), did her three times, probably done with her. Enjoy!

[OctavioG]

I just spent 3 days in Antigua, had no luck with any of the street-walking areas mentioned, did not head to the clubs though. I didn't see anyone looking like a puta, but I did approach three different women I liked the look of and got zero acceptances. I guess the town is doing well-enough financially (it is beautiful with great restaurants) or the women are just tired of gringos, or maybe it was just me. Hoping for more luck in the capital.

[Huacho]

Been approached twice recently, last month and last night, on 7 a Avenida near 4 a Calle. Close to La Bodegona. First one was about 3 in the afternoon. She was cute but I had just gotten off the treadmill and needed to shower, and had my regular coming over that night. I should have gotten her number. Then last night around 8 PM. This one was older and I was quite drunk so I took her back to my place for 300 Q. Everything covered, lots of rules, nice tits, WNR, didn't finish or really care. The regular is coming over tonight anyway. She's from England.

[Huacho]

Google is indicating that Diva's is open, and until 1 AM. It's outside the city limits of Antigua so I assume they can serve alcohol until at least 11 PM. If you want to check before heading out there.

[FloridaGuy123]

Welcome to Antigua! The home of expats, backpackers, and Spanish schools.

Why go there? I've never been, had some days off, and the airfare was favorable. Even more so, I wanted to meet my Spanish teacher of four years.

In our hobby, Antigua is a tough town. BUT, when there is a need to play, I always seem to find someone to play with!

Hey Tom,

Thanks a lot for the info! Looking to take an impromptu trip down to Guatemala to hike some of the volcanos and to taste the local delicacies.

If you have any recommendations for Antigua please let me know.

[SubComm]

Are to be found on the east side of Alameda Santa Luca, primarily on 2 a Calle. One is a deaf mute called Muda and gives good BJs. If you see some woman on that corner or in the block between Santa Luca and 7 a Avenida gesticulating at you without saying anything, that's Muda. Then on the NW corner of 2 a Calle and 7 a Avenida you have Bar El Paso. Any unaccompanied woman in there can be presumed to be a hooker. There are three love hotels in this area. Blue Star #1 and #2 are on 1 a Calle, one between Santa Luca and 7 a Avenida and one between 7 a and 6 a Avenidas. Hotel Bali is on 2 a Calle between either 6 a and 7 a Avenidas or between 7 a and Santa Luca. So if you see a lone woman come out of one of these, 90% she is a hooker. Ditto if a man and woman come out together and go in different directions.

Also, not a streetwalker but there is a gal named Flor who works some of the gringo bars, Mono Loco and Travel Menu for example, and speaks perfect English due to growing up in the US before being deported at 17 to a country she did not even remember. Flor primarily sells weed but is open to suggestions, and is a freak.

I'm not sure if the clubs in Joco are open now but alcohol sales have to stop at 9 PM and I can't be arsed to go there sober.

Thanks for the intel. It's been a few years since I have been to Antigua but this should give me a good reason to return.