Arco de Santa Catalina, Antigua Guatemala

Name: Arco de Santa Catalina
Address: Av. Norte and 2 Calle Poniente 5, Antigua Guatemala, 03001, Guatemala
Telephone: +502 7832 3080

#8 among attractions in Antigua Guatemala

Arch, Hispanic colonial architecture, Ruins, Town, More...

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Arco de Santa Catalina, Antigua Guatemala

Facts and practical information

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. A clock on top was added in the era of the Central American Federation, in the 1830s. The Guatemala Post Office Building in Guatemala City is based upon the arch. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 14°33'35"N, 90°44'3"W

Address

Av. Norte and 2 Calle Poniente 5Antigua Guatemala 03001 Guatemala

Contact

+502 7832 3080

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Antigua Guatemala

Day trips

Arco de Santa Catalina – 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.

~1180 ftSE
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...
~1290 ftS
Hispanic colonial architecture, Historical place
Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, Antigua Guatemala
7 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...
~590 ftN
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Spiritual
Iglesia de La Merced, Antigua Guatemala
3 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 miSE
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Historical place
St. Francis Church, Antigua Guatemala
14 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 ftE
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Ruins
Las Capuchinas, Antigua Guatemala
5 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.
~1910 ftE
Church
Santo Domingo, Antigua Guatemala
10 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.
0.5 miW
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Ruins
La Recolección, Antigua Guatemala
12 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.
0.5 miW
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church
Hospital de San Pedro, Antigua Guatemala
12 min walk • San Pedro is a hospital and adjacent church in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. It is dedicated to Peter of Saint Joseph Betancur.
~990 ftSW
Ruins, Church
Antigua Tabaco Compañía, Antigua Guatemala
5 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.
~820 ftS
14°33'27"N • 90°44'1"W
Museo de Santiago, Antigua Guatemala
4 min walk • Museum
0.4 miSE
14°33'18"N • 90°43'51"W
Convento de Santa Clara, Antigua Guatemala
10 min walk • Church, Ruins

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Arco de Santa Catalina?

Nearby attractions include Iglesia de La Merced, Antigua Guatemala (3 min walk), Museo de Santiago, Antigua Guatemala (4 min walk), Las Capuchinas, Antigua Guatemala (5 min walk), Antigua Tabaco Compañía, Antigua Guatemala (5 min walk).

How to get to Arco de Santa Catalina by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arco de Santa Catalina:

Bus

litegua (8 min walk)
Terminal de Buses (11 min walk)