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Convento Santa Clara

257 Reviews

#10 of 93 things to do in Antigua

Ancient Ruins, Sights & Landmarks

Av. Sur at 6 Calle Oriente 2, Antigua 03001, Guatemala

832-0184

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“Must-Visit While in Antigua”

The Santa Clara Convent is a beautiful site and I highly recommend a visit while in Antigua. The... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

appetite4trvl

Chicago, IL

“Great ruins nice garden”

My personal favorite of the various ruins that we had a chance to visit in Antigua. Very nice... read more

Reviewed May 11, 2018

yvr-to-yyz

Toronto, Canada

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

4.5

257 reviews

Excellent56%
Very good36%
Average7%
Poor1%
Terrible0%

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“beautiful ruins” (10 reviews)

“entrance fee” (9 reviews)

“restoration work” (4 reviews)

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Av. Sur at 6 Calle Oriente 2, Antigua 03001, Guatemala

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832-0184

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appetite4trvl

Chicago, IL

302260

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Must-Visit While in Antigua

The Santa Clara Convent is a beautiful site and I highly recommend a visit while in Antigua. The property is fairly small and you can see everything there is to see within an hour or two at the very most. There were earthquakes in the...More

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yvr-to-yyz

Toronto, Canada

Reviewed May 11, 2018

Great ruins nice garden

My personal favorite of the various ruins that we had a chance to visit in Antigua. Very nice courtyard gardens, and partially restored buildings.

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Mike H

Phoenix, Arizona

36669

Reviewed May 8, 2018

Another amazing ruin

We were taken here for a quick tour of the grounds Lots to look at and another photographers dream for visual excitement.

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etbtravelphotography

Denver, Colorado

6423

Reviewed April 20, 2018

I LOVED these ruins!

I visited many ruins, and I really like these. The arches are amazing and the courtyard pretty. Weddings are booked here. For more info and lots of pics visit etbtravelphotography

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Scott V

Breckenridge, Colorado

1410

Reviewed March 26, 2018

If your looking for a wedding location...this is it!

While this place is not open to the public often it seems to be more marketed for weddings. I married a couple here and it was an amazing location. Plenty of room and very private and incredibly beautiful. The staff was also very accommodating. The...More

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jrmcafee

359

Reviewed March 21, 2018

Beautiful ruins

Beautiful ruins with lovely gardens. Tasteful restoration work is ongoing. Easily walkable. Lovely photo opportunities.

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DavidMay1945

Montrose, United Kingdom

781117

Reviewed March 20, 2018

Fascinating ruins

The guide was superb in explaining the beautiful ruins as the convent was impacted by the earthquake. It was not hard to workout what it was like.There is a small garden which is well kept kept with plants and flowers.

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George B

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

651796

Reviewed March 7, 2018

Convento Santa Clara - Amazing Beautiful Ruins - Truly Amazing

Our guide Erwin took us here on our walking tour and the ruins are beautiful and full of history. Part of this is now an up market hotel and the grounds were set out for a wedding later that day. Erwin was able to bring...More

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David C

Buckfastleigh, United Kingdom

16378

Reviewed March 2, 2018

Interesting ruins

Great place to visit and imagine what it must have been like before it was ruined by an earthquake. The courtyard is lovely to see and you get some nice views etc for pictures.

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majdzianka

Salt Lake City, Utah

8520

Reviewed February 3, 2018 via mobile

Beautiful ruine

It’s a must see in Antigua. Beautiful ruins combined with nice gardens. Good place to take pictures.

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