Museo La Merced, Antigua

Arco de Santa Catalina

The iconic Santa Catalina Arch is one of Antigua Guatemala’s best known landmarks, and provides a striking orange-yellow setting on 5^th Avenue North for the smoking Volcan de Agua in the background

Iglesia de La Merced

The current building of La Merced Church dates back to the 18^th century, and is one of the few churches that have survived the earthquakes that have devastated the city since

Convento de las Capuchinas

Formally known as the 'Convento e Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del Pilar de Zaragoza' (Convent and Church of Our Lady of the Pillar of Zaragoza), the Convento de las Capuchinas is an 18^th century convent designed by Diego de Porres that was the last one to be built in the city

Museo de Santiago

Colegio de San Jeronimo

The Colegio de San Jeronimo was a secondary school staffed by the Friars of La Merced from 1757 to 1761, and subsequently became the Royal Customs and then Spanish militia barracks

Museo del Libro Antiguo

Parque Central

Parque Central is the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Antigua Guatemala, the central square with historical buildings, shops and restaurants where locals and tourists descend for fun and entertainment

Cerro de la Cruz

The Hill of the Cross is at the north end of the city, and offers great views over the city

Museo Casa del Tejido Antiguo

The Museo Casa del Tejido Antiguo showcases the rich variety of woven textiles in Guatemala

Antigua Guatemala Cathedral

The Saint Joseph Cathedral, better known as the Antigua Guatemala Cathedral, is a 16^th century church that was one of the largest in Central America during its heyday