Antigua Guatemala's Essential Colonial Charm
Antigua Guatemala, a UNESCO World Heritage site, preserves 16th-century Spanish Baroque architecture within a valley surrounded by three volcanoes. This selection features the city's defining landmarks, including the 17th-century Arco de Santa Catalina and the ruins of the Convento de las Capuchinas. Explore religious sites like the Saint Joseph Cathedral and the ornate Merced Church, alongside the bustling Mercado de Antigua. The list highlights the city’s transition from a colonial capital to a cultural hub, showcasing preserved monasteries, museums, and the towering silhouette of Agua Volcano.
A Saint Joseph Cathedral
Parish of San José, located in the city of Antigua Guatemala, is part of the Archdiocese of Santiago de Guatemala and is located in a…
B Arco de Santa Catalina
Built in the 17th century, this yellow arch originally connected the Santa Catalina convent to a school, allowing cloistered nuns to cross the street unseen. The Lamy-styled clock tower was added in the 1830s.
C Merced Church
La Merced Church, Antigua Guatemala
D Church of San Francisco the Great
San Francisco el Grande is a church in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala and one of the sanctuaries most frequented by the local population…
E Santa Clara Convent
Although it looks a bit ruinous you can find a lot of splendour in here. Look at the double arches, façade and nicely kept garden.
F Convento de las Capuchinas
Consecrated in 1736, this former convent features a unique circular patio surrounded by eighteen small cells known as the Tower of Retreat. It stands as one of the best-preserved examples of 18th-century monastic architecture.
G Choco Museum
Average consumer or chocoholic, this is a must-see for everyone who has eaten chocolate in his life! Learn everything about its production!
H Antigua Market
Stop by in the local market where you can buy products from farmers from around Antigua. Fresh vegetables, fruit, meat and cheese.
I Antigua Central Park
Too amazed by the beauty of Antigua? Then just lie down on the grass and try to absorb all your impressions!
J Iglesia San Agustín
These 17th-century ruins are characterized by a Renaissance facade. Despite significant damage from the 1773 Santa Marta earthquake, the exterior remains a prominent example of colonial masonry and design.
K Santo Domingo
This 16th-century Dominican monastery now functions as a museum and hotel complex. It contains excavated ruins, colonial-era crypts, and a series of museums dedicated to archaeology, pre-Columbian art, and religious history.
L Agua Volcano
Volcán de Agua is an extinct stratovolcano located in the departments of Sacatepéquez and Escuintla in Guatemala.
M Handicraft Market
One out of many artisan markets offers local handicraft products such as handbags, jewellery, sculptures or paintings.
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