Convento de Santa Clara, Antigua Guatemala

Name: Convento de Santa Clara
Address: 2 Avenida Sur, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Telephone: 832-0184

#14 among attractions in Antigua Guatemala

Church, Ruins

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Convento de Santa Clara (address: 2 Avenida Sur) is a place located in Antigua Guatemala (Sacatepéquez department) and belongs to the category of church, ruins.

It is situated at an altitude of 5043 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 14°33'18"N latitude and 90°43'51"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Convento de Santa Clara is a short distance from the following public transport stations: litegua (bus, 5 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Casa Popenoe UFM (historical place, 2 min walk), St. Francis Church (hispanic colonial architecture, 4 min walk), Antigua Guatemala Cathedral (hispanic colonial architecture, 5 min walk).

Coordinates: 14°33'18"N, 90°43'51"W

Address

2 Avenida SurAntigua Guatemala Guatemala

Contact

832-0184

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Convento de Santa Clara – 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.

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Las Capuchinas, Antigua Guatemala
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~1650 ftNE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Convento de Santa Clara?

Nearby attractions include Casa Popenoe UFM, Antigua Guatemala (2 min walk), St. Francis Church, Antigua Guatemala (4 min walk), Antigua Guatemala Cathedral, Antigua Guatemala (5 min walk), ChocoMuseo Antigua, Antigua Guatemala (5 min walk).

How to get to Convento de Santa Clara by public transport?

The nearest stations to Convento de Santa Clara:

Bus

litegua (5 min walk)
To Guinemala On the car (16 min walk)