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Started in 1700 with just five nuns the structure was destroyed in an earthquake in 1717 when those who lived there had to move out. It was repaired by 1734 but again two earthquakes in 1774 and 1874 left it in ruins. At present a garden in the large court yard is maintained and it is really worth a visit. Entry is by tickets priced at 40 quetzals (around 5 usd). Time required is around two hours. …
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Date of experience: January 2020
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Buy a drink, take a picnic and relax and enjoy the beautiful settings inside this convent. I sat in the garden by the old bread oven with others enjoying the beautiful place.
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Date of experience: January 2020
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Much of the structure has crumbled due to age and the Guatemala earthquake of many years ago. The churches and convents are tributes to the orders which constructed them.
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Date of experience: December 2019
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This not a place you would normally think of as an interesting visit but it was great. Our tour had lunch served here. They use certain parts of the buildings for weddings and such.
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Date of experience: October 2019
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This convent is an archeological must when visiting Antigua! The facade of the old chapel is amazingly beautiful.
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Date of experience: October 2019
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