Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala City

Name: Santa María de Jesús
Address: Guatemala City, Guatemala

#20 among attractions in Guatemala City

Area

Gallery (1)

Map

Facts and practical information

Santa Maria de Jesus is a town, with a population of 21,795, and a municipality in the department of Sacatepéquez about 10 km from the city of Antigua Guatemala. It is located under the slopes of Volcán de Agua. This town has a height of 2,070 meters above sea level. Its central square has a temple built in the seventeenth century with a carved entry arch. Spanish and Kaqchikel are spoken in this town. ()

Alternative names: Area: 13.13 mi²Coordinates: 14°30'0"N, 90°42'35"W

Address

Guatemala City Guatemala

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Guatemala City

Day trips

Santa María de Jesús – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Volcán de Agua, Antigua Guatemala Cathedral, Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, Iglesia de La Merced.

3.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Volcán de Agua, Antigua Guatemala
81 min walk • Volcán de Agua, also known as "Hunahpú" by the Maya, is a majestic stratovolcano that looms over the historic city of Antigua Guatemala. This dormant colossus stands at an impressive 3,760 meters, offering a stunning backdrop to the colonial architecture of the city...
4.2 miN
Remains of an imposing 1540s cathedral
Antigua Guatemala Cathedral, Antigua Guatemala
108 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...
4.2 miNW
Hispanic colonial architecture, Historical place
Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, Antigua Guatemala
107 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...
4.5 miN
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Spiritual
Iglesia de La Merced, Antigua Guatemala
116 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...
3.9 miN
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Historical place
St. Francis Church, Antigua Guatemala
100 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.
4.4 miN
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Ruins
Las Capuchinas, Antigua Guatemala
112 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.
4.4 miN
Iconic archway dating to the 1600s
Arco de Santa Catalina, Antigua Guatemala
113 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.
4.3 miN
Church
Santo Domingo, Antigua Guatemala
110 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.
4.7 miNW
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Ruins
La Recolección, Antigua Guatemala
120 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.
4.7 miNW
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church
Hospital de San Pedro, Antigua Guatemala
120 min walk • San Pedro is a hospital and adjacent church in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. It is dedicated to Peter of Saint Joseph Betancur.
4.3 miNW
Ruins, Church
Antigua Tabaco Compañía, Antigua Guatemala
111 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.