Casa Popenoe
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This restored colonial house was once home to the botanist responsible for bringing avocados to the U.S.

📜 Restored 18th-century colonial house, first to follow archaeological principles in Antigua Guatemala.
🔍 Home to Wilson Popenoe, who introduced avocados to the U.S.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore a beautifully preserved Spanish colonial house
🥑 Learn about Wilson Popenoe's contributions to the avocado industry
🌳 Discover endemic orchid species in the orchidarium
🖼️ View colonial artifacts, art, and period furniture

Why Avoid

⚠️ Group tours require advance booking
🚫 Strictly forbidden to touch furniture or objects

Tips

📅 Book tours in advance via email or phone.
👥 Maximum 5 participants per tour.
🗓️ Keep an eye on November's Avocado Festival for talks and tastings.

Hours

🕒 Monday to Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Saturdays 9:00 - 11:00 AM.
Closed Easter (Holy Week), November 1st, between Christmas and New Year, and for private events.

Contact

📞 (+502) 2413-3258
📧 casapopenoe@ufm.edu

Address

📍 Sitio Escolástico, 6 Calle Oriente #16, Antigua Guatemala

Last updated 2 days ago

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