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5-Day Adventure in Antigua Guatemala

Evelyn Blanco Piedra

Evelyn Blanco Piedra

9 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the captivating streets of Antigua Guatemala. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history as you explore the Mercado de Artesanias El Carmen, Santa Catalina Arch, Iglesia de la Merced, Convento Capuchinas, Casa Popenoe, Corazón de Agua, San Francisco the Great Sanctuary, Museo de Arte Colonial, Convento Santa Clara, Convento la Recoleccion, Museo del Hermano Pedro, and Posada de Belen. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in this enchanting city!

Trip to Antigua Guatemala

Day 1
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$40

Mercado de Artesanias El Carmen
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$5
4 - 5 min

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Santa Catalina Arch
Colorful landmark archway dating to the 1600s & topped by a clock built in the 1800s.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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$15
3 - 4 min

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Iglesia de la Merced
Iconic church dating to 1767 featuring an ornate yellow facade & adjacent convent ruins.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$20
Day 2
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$50

Convento Capuchinas
Ruins of an 18th-century nunnery, with a church, courtyards, a tower & some of the nuns' cells.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$30
6 - 9 min

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Casa Popenoe
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$20
Day 3
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$45

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$ 6

Corazón de Agua
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$30
32 - 39 min

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San Francisco the Great Sanctuary
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$15
Day 4
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$35

Museo de Arte Colonial
Charming museum with a diverse collection of Latin American colonial art, sculpture & furniture.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$20
3 - 4 min

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Convento Santa Clara
Remains of a large religious complex from the early 1700s featuring a church with an ornate facade.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$15
Day 5
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$45

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$ 6

Convento la Recoleccion
17th-century Catholic church & monastery in a city setting, with open cloisters & many ruined walls.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$15
9 - 11 min

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Museo del Hermano Pedro
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$20
5 - 8 min

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Posada de Belen
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$10

Budget breakdown: $226 In total

Activities & Food:$215
Transport:$11