Though not typically thought of as a foodie destination, after a week in Antigua, Guatemala, I put it on my list for culinary travel (and other reasons you'll read about besides).  Have a look at the fruits and vegetables you see in the supermarket in Miami, and many of the better ones come from Guatemala. Since the country was part of the Capitancy -General of Guatemala which included the Mayan empire reaching to Mexico, it was no surprise that there are a number of similar dishes. But the food here is much more -- Guatemala has its own delicious traditional dishes, others that mix Spanish and Mayan influences, and then in Antigua there’s a further exciting offering of dishes from restaurateurs who have studied around the world or moved here and opened restaurants and take advantage of the wonderful local produce. Plus, there’s the booming coffee and chocolate scene, both locally grown. Better than my just talking about the food, best for you to see some of the many exciting dishes my foodie friends and I tried at different restaurants in Antigua, Guatemala. Here's my photo gallery along with other reasons for a visit.