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This church of San Francisco is one of the many, many ruined churches in the city centre. The intact facade is fantastic. Leave a Comment
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If you can ride Motorcycles and like discovering you would just love a DIRT BOY RIVER TOUR!
135 kms off road riding, like it says Rivers and lots of great riding and off road exploration.
This is a day full of action and really seeing what is off the beaten track.
You will get great Bikes 175DT Yamaha 2 Stroke, you will get safety equipment and great tips about stying and riding safe.
You will have a great day to see what is out and about around Antigua, don't be shy discover your spirit of adventure 99.9% Guaranteed. Leave a Comment
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Not really off the beaten path, but out of town. Take a daytrip to Panajachel to see Lake Atitlan. It's a nice drive into the highlands. The lake is very nice surrounded by volcanoes. Pana has the feel of a Mexican border town with craft stalls lining the streets. Take a shuttle boat across the lake, but avoid going to San Pedro unless you're out to get high. Other villages around the lake are much nicer, I later learned. Leave a Comment
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You'll find that most of the private property is hidden from the street by imposing walls and massive doors. If you see a business sign above some nondescript door, open the door and be prepared to be amazed at what they are hiding...the courtyards can be spectacular. Leave a Comment
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En 1582 se funda el Colegio de la Compañía de Jesús , situado en un lugar céntrico de Santiago de los Caballeros de Ghoatemala, actual ciudad de Antigua.
La manzana jesuítica comprendía tres claustros y un templo, en el que vivían alrededor de doce Jesuitas. La función principal del Colegio era la docencia y contaba con amplias salas, biblioteca, aulas y habitaciones. Adquirió gran importancia como centro cultural y de estudios durante los años que permaneció abierto. En él se impartieron las materias de filología, filosofía y retórica.
En 1767 se expulsa a todos los Jesuitas de las tierras de España y el Colegio queda deshabitado.
El terremoto de Santa Marta del año 1773 lo destruyó parcialmente.
Aprovechando la estructura del edificio, cien años más tarde, en 1865 se destinó a la fábrica de textiles y posteriormente a escuela hasta comienzos del siglo XX.
En 1872 las posesiones de los Jesuitas pasaron al Estado y el edificio comenzó a utilizarse como mercado público, en 1912, uso que perduró hasta el terremoto del año 1976. Este terremoto dañó gravemente las estructuras, afectando a sus muros y bóvedas, de ahí, que las autoridades responsables trasladaran el mercado al lugar que ocupa en la actualidad.
Classical concerts are supposed to happen here. Leave a Comment
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If you venture outside Antigua you will be rewarded with magnificent views. Leave a Comment
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Just north of el parque central in Antigua is a small town that offers nice views of Antigua. Leave a Comment
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Look for this ceviche stand during the morning. Nothing beats a ceviche (lemon cooked fish) and a Michelada (beer with lemon, pepper, worshersire sauce and salt!!!) to beat a hangover! Leave a Comment
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