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- Ruined Convent Cloisters and Church Vaults: The collapsed arches and broken columns of the original Dominican convent are the main draw. Photographers love them in early light, when the brick glows and the grounds are nearly empty.
- Archaeological Crypts: Excavated tombs and foundations sit below ground level, with walkways that let you look straight down at the old burial chambers. They are dim, cool and quiet.
- Museo de Arte Precolombino y Vidrio Moderno: One museum pairs Maya ceramics and ritual objects with contemporary glass work, an odd and rewarding mix that takes about half an hour.
- Colonial Silver Museum: Religious silver pieces and ornate church objects show how much wealth passed through colonial Antigua.
- Candlelit Chapel: The restored chapel is lit by candles in the evening, and its
- Ruined Convent Cloisters and Church Vaults: The collapsed arches and broken columns of the original Dominican convent are the main draw. Photographers love them in early light, when the brick glows and the grounds are nearly empty.
- Archaeological Crypts: Excavated tombs and foundations sit below ground level, with walkways that let you look straight down at the old burial chambers. They are dim, cool and quiet.
- Museo de Arte Precolombino y Vidrio Moderno: One museum pairs Maya ceramics and ritual objects with contemporary glass work, an odd and rewarding mix that takes about half an hour.
- Colonial Silver Museum: Religious silver pieces and ornate church objects show how much wealth passed through colonial Antigua.
- Candlelit Chapel: The restored chapel is lit by candles in the evening, and its stone walls hold smoke and warm light in a way electric bulbs never could.
- Garden Courtyards and Peacocks: Lawns, fountains and flowering beds are laid between the ruins, and peacocks wander freely across them. It is a good place for a slow walk.
- Hilltop Viewpoint Terrace: Higher sections of the grounds look over Antigua’s red tile roofs, and on clear days the volcano silhouettes appear behind them.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past 3 decades, I’ve backpacked through 90+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.