This is beautiful architecture, combined with a morbid past. The stories of young pregnant girls being punished by nuns for their transgressions are enough to keep anyone awake at night. There is a hidden gem here - find the staircase that leads you to below the circular building where the girls where kept and sing your favorite hymn, the acoustics are INCREDIBLE!
This is one of antigua's most beautiful sites and note to be missed. several beautiful gardens, fountains, and of course picturesque ruins. it has a small admission fee. the grounds are actually quite big and easy to spend time in. very maze like with different buildings and hidden fountains and gardens.
Great history can be found in the walls of the convent. Get a glimpse of the life of nunnery as it played an important role in Guatemala's past.
Not very well preserved, need more signals or posting so that you can tell what is all about. Definitely so that you must hire the guide services.
Forgot the fee they charge to get in but nothing is written in English. So, use your imagination to figure out the structures.
take the time to visit this location... the tour was interesting and the architecture was beautiful!
Beautiful ruin with soaring arches. I learned that the roof was removed by coffee growers, who used the ruined churches as small plantations after one of the earthquakes because the soil was particularly good there (and perhaps because of the shade).
With a guide you can gain a true appreciation of how the nuns lived out their lives in a cloister. Cells they meditated in for days at a time still remain. If you just walk in without any info it will not be interesting. With an explanation it was highly informative.
A lot to learn about history in Antigua, Catholicism, and great architecture. The underground round storage place had awesome echo!
The round courtyard is an absolute must see. Walk through the first courtyard and then explore the gardens and the round courtyard.