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Convento de las Capuchinas

2 Av Norte at 2 Calle Oriente, Antigua, Guatemala
832-0184
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Ranked #9 of 33 attractions in Antigua
Type: Ancient Ruins
Owner description: 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,... more » Owner description: 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. « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

A beautiful former convent and museum with loads of photos opportunities. Be sure to take that camera.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

We stopped as part of a day tour to An5igua. This is a must see attraction for history and architecture buffs. Not easily handicapped accessible. Wear study walking shoes. Beautiful photo opps inside of the ruins.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

The grounds of the convent are not bad BUT if you don't know what you are visiting, you will never know ....because...they don't tell you anything about anything. You Are better of goign to Hotel SantoDomingo where you can tour the grounds for FREE! And they have explanations.

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

friend got married here. it was the most spectacular wedding location i have ever been to. cathedral is amazing, location is great.

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Columbia, Missouri
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

Interesting ruins, especially the remains of the tower that held cells for 18 resident nuns, each with its own toilet. Sadly nothing in the ruins is signposted and, the day I visited (during Semana Santa!), the museum itself was closed.

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Detroit, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2013

This convent is a must see! Get lost in it! It was incredible! However, it was more expensive than any of the other ruins or museums we visited in Antigua.

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Smithers, Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013

Wandering around was neat but the museum was closed and their wasn't any info that it was closed. Or other info on the ruins.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2013

They charge you the same whether you come on a weekday when the museum is open (which hopefully gives some architectural and historical context) or on the weekend when it is closed. There is very little explanation of what you are seeing if you are there on the weekend. The ticket seller was less than welcoming. If your time is... More

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El Paso, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

My brother had his wedding here and it was truly a magical event. It was almost like stepping into the past and experiencing a wedding in the 17th or 18th century. Very romantic setting for events.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

There is a small museum of colonial art in the second floor. It has some very nice carved wooden statues that are unique. But the place needs further restoration, it feels unfinished.

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