Antigua Tabaco Compañía, Antigua Guatemala

Name: Antigua Tabaco Compañía
Address: 3a Calle Poniente #12 L8, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Telephone: +502 7832 9420

#12 among attractions in Antigua Guatemala

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The Church and convent of the Society of Jesus in Antigua Guatemala is a religious complex that was built between 1690 and 1698. It was built on a block that is only 325 yards away from the Cathedral of Saint James on a lot that once belonged to the family of famous chronicler Bernal Díaz del Castillo and had three monastery wings and a church. There were only a maximum of 13 Jesuit priest at any given time in the building, but they also hosted Jesuit brothers and secular students. In the building was the San Lucas School of the Society of Jesus, until the Jesuits were expelled from the Spanish colonies in 1767. ()

Local name: Iglesia y Convento de la Compañía de Jesús Coordinates: 14°33'27"N, 90°44'10"W

Address

3a Calle Poniente #12 L8Antigua Guatemala Guatemala

Contact

+502 7832 9420

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Antigua Tabaco Compañía – 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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Remains of an imposing 1540s cathedral
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Las Capuchinas, Antigua Guatemala
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Iconic archway dating to the 1600s
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Santo Domingo, Antigua Guatemala
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Hospital de San Pedro, Antigua Guatemala
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Museo de Santiago, Antigua Guatemala
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Antigua Tabaco Compañía open?

Antigua Tabaco Compañía is open:

Monday 12 pm - 10 pm
Tuesday 12 pm - 10 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 10 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 10 pm
Friday 12 pm - 10 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 10 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Antigua Tabaco Compañía?

Nearby attractions include Museo de Santiago, Antigua Guatemala (4 min walk), Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, Antigua Guatemala (5 min walk), Arco de Santa Catalina, Antigua Guatemala (5 min walk), Antigua Market, Antigua Guatemala (6 min walk).

How to get to Antigua Tabaco Compañía by public transport?

The nearest stations to Antigua Tabaco Compañía:

Bus

To Guinemala On the car (7 min walk)
Terminal de Buses (8 min walk)