We arrived Meson Panza Verde mid day and Gabi kindly showed us the property.  It’s truly something special and not to be missed if you are headed to Antigua for a romantic occasion.   They offer an intimate and romantic boutique style accommodations and each room is beautifully decorated.  Check out each room on their website for details.   We returned later that evening for dinner which was absolutely amazing!  Eating at the Panza Verde Restaurant for dinner is a must!

Photo by Melinda Belleville

Follow a winding stone staircase laced in ivy in the front courtyard and you’ll find a charming terrace with hammocks and an art gallery featuring rotating exhibits from the best local artists. Panza Verde also offers a yoga studio where classes are offered daily.  As we continued up an iron staircase to another terrace we overlooked the rooftops with gorgeous green plants and bright colorful flowers.  Next we walked over a mini bridge where you can sit on one of several stone benches, carved with detailed decoration, overlooking the magical views.

Photo by Meson Panza Verde

Grand Suite Above

Suite Photos by Kiwi Collection

Many of the suites feature a fireplace and offer a terrace or balcony.

Rooftop Views

Head to the exquisite, romantic Meson Panza Verde, built in impressive and graceful colonial architecture.  At night the entrance is nothing short from romantic with candle-lit walkways, garden courtyards with fountains, and an ambiance perfect for weddings and honeymooners.

Entrance to Meson Panza Verde at night

Choose your romantic seating

Choose to be served on the corridor surrounding the beautiful garden, on the terrace in romantic candle filled setting for two in the Cupula or in “La Cueva” where live music is performed on certain nights of the week.

Photo by Indie Pepe

The Meson Panza Verde Restaurant is stunning!  The restaurant features brick, stone, wood , art, and is covered in beautiful plants and flowers in the corridor, on the walls, ledges, and multiple courtyards. Provoking art is scattered everywhere. At night the entire restaurant is softly glowing with candlelight.

We ate in the courtyard garden area surrounded with greenery and candles.  Our waiter Carlos provided wonderful friendly service.

The restaurant offers a large menu and scrumptious dishes.   It was hard to make up my mind so Carlos suggested I try one of their delicious steaks.  I enjoyed one of the most amazing steaks dinners of my life slathered in mushrooms and escargot!  Truly amazing.

Macadamia Parfait simply divine! I’ve never had anything like it!

Please visit  Meson Panza Verde online to view pictures of their hotel suites and more of the restaurant.  I highly recommend the luxury boutique hotel for honeymoons and romantic getaways.  Panza Verde offers Colonial style, local flavor, and modern convenience with warm and personal service.  If you visit Antigua at the very least you must visit the award winning restaurant receiving The Coveted Award “Tenedor de Oro” as best in the country. http://www.panzaverde.com/en/index.html

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