This town square, with tree-lined streets and old colonial buildings, is a popular gathering place for locals and tourists.

Destroyed twice by earthquakes, this 1548 church was rebuilt in the 1700s to withstand earthquakes and boasts a lovely yellow façade and a huge stone fountain, reputed to be the largest in Central America.

This massive convent was a thriving community of nuns from 1736 until the 1773 earthquake, after which it was abandoned. Now open to the public, tranquil gardens, sparse nuns’ cells and a terrific view from the roof make this a popular attraction.

The original church, constructed in 1543 was damaged in an earthquake and was rebuilt in the 17th century.

This beautiful mansion, restored in the 1930s, contains the original paintings, dishes, and other items that have been in the house since its 1636 construction.

textile museum

Art and architecture of the 16th and 17th centuries are exhibited in this local museum.

This monumental arch was built as a passageway between the monastery and adjoining school. The buildings were constructed to accommodate an increase in religious followers during the 17th century.

One of many ruined churches in the city, this multi-domed church is often visited by pilgrims seeking answers to their prayers from Friar Hermano Pedro, the beatified 17th-century monk buried inside.

This small museum of historic artifacts and weapons is located in the Town Hall.

Designed by architect Diego de Porres, this city hall building now houses the Museo de Santiago and Museo del Libro.

These ruins, like so many others in the city, are the effects of several devastating earthquakes over the last 200 years.

First constructed in the 17th century, this church was destroyed by earthquakes and rebuilt many times. What can be seen today are the remains from the last earthquake in 1976.

The oldest and most respected language school in Antigua was established in 1972 with a dual purpose: the teaching of Spanish and the preservation of the Mayan language and culture.