La Recolección, Antigua Guatemala

Name: La Recolección
Address: Calle Poniente at Calle de Recolectos 1, Antigua Guatemala, 03001, Guatemala

#10 among attractions in Antigua Guatemala

Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Ruins, Historical place

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La Recolección Architectural Complex is a former church and monastery of the Order of the Recollects and its adjacent park in Antigua, Guatemala. It is in the western part of the old city. ()

Local name: Complejo Arquitectónico de La Recolección Coordinates: 14°33'39"N, 90°44'28"W

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Calle Poniente at Calle de Recolectos 1Antigua Guatemala 03001 Guatemala

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La Recolección – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Antigua Guatemala Cathedral, Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, Iglesia de La Merced, St. Francis Church.

1 kmSE
Remains of an imposing 1540s cathedral
Antigua Guatemala Cathedral, Antigua Guatemala
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Antigua Guatemala, the Antigua Guatemala Cathedral stands as a testament to the city's rich colonial history and architectural heritage. This grand church, originally constructed in the 16th century, has...
~940 mSE
Hispanic colonial architecture, Historical place
Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, Antigua Guatemala
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Antigua Guatemala, the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales stands as a testament to the city's rich colonial past. This grand edifice, once the seat of the Spanish colonial government, now serves as a cultural museum, offering visitors a glimpse...
~710 mE
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Spiritual
Iglesia de La Merced, Antigua Guatemala
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Antigua Guatemala, the Iglesia de La Merced stands as an exquisite example of Baroque architecture and a testament to the city's rich colonial history. This stunning church, with its intricate façades and robust structures, is a sight to behold...
1.5 kmSE
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Historical place
St. Francis Church, Antigua Guatemala
24 min walk • San Francisco el Grande is a church in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala and one of the most frequented sanctuaries by the local population because of the shrine of Peter of Saint Joseph Betancur.
1 kmE
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Ruins
Las Capuchinas, Antigua Guatemala
17 min walk • The Iglesia y Convento de las Capuchinas is a notable convent and church in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. It is one of the finest examples of an 18th-century convent in Guatemala.
~740 mE
Iconic archway dating to the 1600s
Arco de Santa Catalina, Antigua Guatemala
12 min walk • The Santa Catalina Arch is one of the distinguishable landmarks in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala, located on 5th Avenue North. Built in the 17th century, it originally connected the Santa Catalina convent to a school, allowing the cloistered nuns to pass from one building to the other without going out on the street.
1.3 kmE
Church
Santo Domingo, Antigua Guatemala
21 min walk • Santo Domingo Church and Monastery is a ruined monastery in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. Its history can be traced back to 1538 when the Dominicans arrived in Guatemala. It had two towers with ten bells and the monastery was filled with treasures. The monastery was destroyed in the 1773 Santa Marta earthquake.
~30 mSW
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church
Hospital de San Pedro, Antigua Guatemala
1 min walk • San Pedro is a hospital and adjacent church in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala. It is dedicated to Peter of Saint Joseph Betancur.
~650 mSE
Ruins, Church
Antigua Tabaco Compañía, Antigua Guatemala
11 min walk • The Church and convent of the Society of Jesus in Antigua Guatemala is a religious complex that was built between 1690 and 1698.
~870 mSE
14°33'27"N • 90°44'1"W
Museo de Santiago, Antigua Guatemala
14 min walk • Museum
1.3 kmSE
14°33'18"N • 90°43'51"W
Convento de Santa Clara, Antigua Guatemala
21 min walk • Church, Ruins

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to La Recolección?

Nearby attractions include Hospital de San Pedro, Antigua Guatemala (1 min walk), Antigua Market, Antigua Guatemala (7 min walk), Cementerio General, Antigua Guatemala (8 min walk), Antigua Tabaco Compañía, Antigua Guatemala (11 min walk).

How to get to La Recolección by public transport?

The nearest stations to La Recolección:

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Terminal de Buses (5 min walk)
To Guinemala On the car (8 min walk)