Las Capuchinas, Antigua Guatemala

Name: Las Capuchinas
Address: Av Norte at 2 Calle Oriente 2, Antigua Guatemala, 03001, Guatemala
Telephone: 832-0184

#7 among attractions in Antigua Guatemala

Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Top attraction, Ruins, More...

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Facts and practical information

The Iglesia y Convento de las Capuchinas is a notable convent and church in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. It is one of the finest examples of an 18th-century convent in Guatemala. It was consecrated in 1736 but like the rest of the city suffered damage during the 1751 and 1773 earthquakes respectively, and was abandoned by order of the Captain General at the time. ()

Local name: Iglesia y convento de las Capuchinas Completed: 1736 (288 years ago)Coordinates: 14°33'35"N, 90°43'53"W

Address

Av Norte at 2 Calle Oriente 2Antigua Guatemala 03001 Guatemala

Contact

832-0184

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Antigua Guatemala

Day trips

Las Capuchinas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Antigua Guatemala Cathedral, Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, Iglesia de La Merced, St. Francis Church.

~1220 ftS
Remains of an imposing 1540s cathedral
Antigua Guatemala Cathedral, Antigua Guatemala
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Antigua Guatemala, the Antigua Guatemala Cathedral stands as a testament to the city's rich colonial history and architectural heritage. This grand church, originally constructed in the 16th century, has...
~1570 ftSW
Hispanic colonial architecture, Historical place
Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, Antigua Guatemala
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Antigua Guatemala, the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales stands as a testament to the city's rich colonial past. This grand edifice, once the seat of the Spanish colonial government, now serves as a cultural museum, offering visitors a glimpse...
~1170 ftNW
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Spiritual
Iglesia de La Merced, Antigua Guatemala
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Antigua Guatemala, the Iglesia de La Merced stands as an exquisite example of Baroque architecture and a testament to the city's rich colonial history. This stunning church, with its intricate façades and robust structures, is a sight to behold...
0.5 miS
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Historical place
St. Francis Church, Antigua Guatemala
12 min walk • San Francisco el Grande is a church in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala and one of the most frequented sanctuaries by the local population because of the shrine of Peter of Saint Joseph Betancur.
~990 ftW
Iconic archway dating to the 1600s
Arco de Santa Catalina, Antigua Guatemala
5 min walk • The Santa Catalina Arch is one of the distinguishable landmarks in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala, located on 5th Avenue North. Built in the 17th century, it originally connected the Santa Catalina convent to a school, allowing the cloistered nuns to pass from one building to the other without going out on the street.
~940 ftE
Church
Santo Domingo, Antigua Guatemala
5 min walk • Santo Domingo Church and Monastery is a ruined monastery in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. Its history can be traced back to 1538 when the Dominicans arrived in Guatemala. It had two towers with ten bells and the monastery was filled with treasures. The monastery was destroyed in the 1773 Santa Marta earthquake.
0.6 miW
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Ruins
La Recolección, Antigua Guatemala
17 min walk • La Recolección Architectural Complex is a former church and monastery of the Order of the Recollects and its adjacent park in Antigua, Guatemala. It is in the western part of the old city.
0.7 miW
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church
Hospital de San Pedro, Antigua Guatemala
17 min walk • San Pedro is a hospital and adjacent church in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. It is dedicated to Peter of Saint Joseph Betancur.
~1830 ftSW
Ruins, Church
Antigua Tabaco Compañía, Antigua Guatemala
9 min walk • The Church and convent of the Society of Jesus in Antigua Guatemala is a religious complex that was built between 1690 and 1698.
~1190 ftSW
14°33'27"N • 90°44'1"W
Museo de Santiago, Antigua Guatemala
6 min walk • Museum
~1730 ftS
14°33'18"N • 90°43'51"W
Convento de Santa Clara, Antigua Guatemala
9 min walk • Church, Ruins

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Las Capuchinas?

Nearby attractions include ChocoMuseo Antigua, Antigua Guatemala (5 min walk), Santo Domingo, Antigua Guatemala (5 min walk), Arco de Santa Catalina, Antigua Guatemala (5 min walk), Iglesia de La Merced, Antigua Guatemala (6 min walk).

How to get to Las Capuchinas by public transport?

The nearest stations to Las Capuchinas:

Bus

litegua (5 min walk)
Terminal de Buses (16 min walk)