Iglesia y Convento de La Merced
15 minutes walking
The exquisite Baroque facade shows an extraordinary ornamental work done in stucco, with a vibrant yellow color. Inside the monastery you can also see one of the largest fountains of the city.
Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco
Ten minutes walking
It was built by the Franciscan order and is known for its wooden altar and small museum, which offers a glimpse into the church's history. Saint Brother Pedro de San José de Betancur is buried in its catacombs.
Convento de Capuchinas
20 minutes walking
Was the last female convent founded in the city. One of the biggest attractions is the impressive tower of retirement with circular configuration of 18 cells.
Museo del Arte Colonial
This important museum occupies the building that was home to the University of San Carlos de Borromeo in colonial times.
Museo del Palacio Arzobispal, San Juan del Obispo
Offers guided tours service to publicize a collection of sculptures, paintings and altar-pieces from the colonial era.
Centro Cultural La Azotea
It has three interesting museums: Casa K'ojom is a music museum exhibit featuring musical instruments and pre-Columbian Mayans; Museo del Café with history and description of the process itself and the Rincón Sacatepéquez, exhibiting costumes from different regions of Guatemala and crafts.
Centro de Formación de la Cooperación Española - AECID (Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo)
In 1994, the city of La Antigua Guatemala, which owns the building, gives the right to use it to AECI for the creation of Latin American Centre for Development Training.
Palacio del Ayuntamiento
Built in the seventeenth century, was the prototype of the Palacio Real. Its design and construction is attributed to the architects Luis Navarro Díaz, Juan de Dios Aristondo and Diego de Porres.