Interesting Places to Photograph
Fountain inside of ruin (c) Julia Dean, 2010
Surrounded by majestic volcanoes and with buildings painted in rich, saturated colors, the town of Antigua provides an oasis of photographic possibilities. Nevertheless, we’ve done some pre-scouting for you. Check out any of the locations below and we promise you will not be disappointed!
La Recoleccion Convent
This beautiful colonial monument finished in 1715, now in ruins, housed the religious order of the “Frailes Recoletos.” Located in the northwest corner of Antigua. Click here for more information.
Entry fee: $40 Quetzals or about $5 USD
San Jeronimo Cloister
Its construction was finished in 1759. Soon afterwards the Spanish authorities established the Royal Customs Office in this building. Located just one block east of La Recoleccion Convent.
Entry fee: $40 Quetzals or about $5 USD
La Merced Church & Convent
This site has an exquisite baroque style-façade that shows an extraordinary stucco finish. In the convent’s courtyard you will also see one of the largest and most beautiful fountains in the city. Located north-central Antigua, at the end of 5a Avenida Norte. Click here for more information.
Entry fee: $5 Quetzals or about 50 cents
Santa Clara Convent
This convent was originally founded in 1699 by a group of nuns from the Mexican city of Puebla, known as “Monjas Clarisas.” Located in the southeast corner of Antigua. Click here for more information.
Entry fee: $40 Quetzals or about $5 USD
Capuchinas Convent
This was the last convent of nuns founded in the city. One of the main attractions is the Del Retiro Tower that was built in a circular shape with 18 rooms or cells. Located in northeast Antigua. Click here for more information.
Entry fee: $40 Quetzals or about $5 USD
Central Plaza
The heart of Antigua, the Central Plaza is teaming with activity from local indigenous selling their wares to town residents playing in the streets. A central fountain provides a beautiful photographic background. Located in the middle of Antigua. Click here for more information.
