Each store of Starbucks In Latin America and around the world it is Designed to celebrate the local coffee culture and traditionswhile offering delicious handmade drinks. Our new cafeteria located in the heart of Antigua, Guatemala, and the first of Starbucks In opening in this historic city, it is no exception. As part of a site declared a World Heritage of UNESCO, The store was designed in collaboration with a variety of local artists and artisans to capture the artistic, warm and colorful spirit of ancient.
With much to discover through a immersive coffee experiencedo not miss some of the most prominent aspects of this beautiful 800 m2 store.
Each space in the store has impressive works of art that highlights different aspects of Guatemala. Matthew Glac
Fall in love with Guatemalan folklore
The historical building of Starbucks Ancient It was beautifully restored with the Guilliam Porras guide of three plus one architects, a local architecture firm specialized in preservation and restoration in Antigua. In the main lobby of the store, A unique work of art by local artist Daniela Rivas shows the water volcanoa 3,760 -meter stratovolcan that rises over the city of Antigua. Daniela's second piece located in the Lounge is made with a combination of cotton, clay and wood, representing the roots of Guatemala.
The hummingbirds are considered of good luck and can be found throughout the store.Matthew Glac
Fill yourself with happiness
The cafeteria has multiple murals by local artist Álvaro Tzaj Yotz highlighting the natural beauty of ancient and generations of Guatemalan women in the coffee industry. Next to the main coffee bar there is an impressive mural that shows three women represented as hummingbirds feeding a coffee and sharing their cherries. In the Mayan culture, the hummingbird is considered a good omen and representation of past generations. Try to find all the birds that Álvaro has hidden around the store. Track: There are 50!