Convento la Recoleccion

Building began in 1701 and was inaugurated May 23rd, 1717. A few months later in 1717, was damaged by an earthquake. After rebuilding and adding on it was again suffered from an earthquake in 1751. Finally the devastating Santa Marta earthquake in 1773 rendering much of the building useless.

Antigua, Guatemala - Wrapping up our 7 week trip!

February 15th 2023
It's been 7 weeks already? The first week was so new and time crept along. As we acclimated ourselves to the area, created new routines, time sped up and it's already time to return to the US. How did we end up in Guatemala for Spanish Immersion classes? While I was camping in Massachusetts, I met a lovely couple from Eastern Canada. They were planning a trip to Antigua for Spanish Immersion Schoo ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Capital Region » Antigua

The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experience... ... read more

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