Cementerio General, Antigua Guatemala

#20 among attractions in Antigua Guatemala

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Facts and practical information

Cementerio General is a place located in Antigua Guatemala (Sacatepéquez department) and belongs to the category of cemetery.

It is situated at an altitude of 5026 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 14°33'24"N latitude and 90°44'34"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Cementerio General is a short distance from the following public transport stations: To Guinemala On the car (bus, 6 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Antigua Market (shopping, 7 min walk), Hospital de San Pedro (hispanic colonial architecture, 8 min walk), La Recolección (hispanic colonial architecture, 8 min walk).

Coordinates: 14°33'24"N, 90°44'34"W

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Cementerio General – 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.

0.7 miE
Remains of an imposing 1540s cathedral
Antigua Guatemala Cathedral, Antigua Guatemala
18 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...
0.6 miE
Hispanic colonial architecture, Historical place
Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, Antigua Guatemala
16 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...
0.6 miNE
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Spiritual
Iglesia de La Merced, Antigua Guatemala
17 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...
0.9 miE
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Historical place
St. Francis Church, Antigua Guatemala
24 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.
0.8 miE
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Ruins
Las Capuchinas, Antigua Guatemala
21 min walk • 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.
0.6 miE
Iconic archway dating to the 1600s
Arco de Santa Catalina, Antigua Guatemala
16 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.
1 miE
Church
Santo Domingo, Antigua Guatemala
25 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.
~1640 ftNE
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Ruins
La Recolección, Antigua Guatemala
8 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.
~1560 ftNE
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church
Hospital de San Pedro, Antigua Guatemala
8 min walk • San Pedro is a hospital and adjacent church in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. It is dedicated to Peter of Saint Joseph Betancur.
0.5 miE
Ruins, Church
Antigua Tabaco Compañía, Antigua Guatemala
12 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.
0.6 miE
14°33'27"N • 90°44'1"W
Museo de Santiago, Antigua Guatemala
16 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cementerio General?

Nearby attractions include Antigua Market, Antigua Guatemala (7 min walk), Hospital de San Pedro, Antigua Guatemala (8 min walk), La Recolección, Antigua Guatemala (8 min walk), Antigua Tabaco Compañía, Antigua Guatemala (12 min walk).

How to get to Cementerio General by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cementerio General:

Bus

To Guinemala On the car (6 min walk)
Terminal de Buses (6 min walk)