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Arco de Santa Catalina

Arco de Santa Catalina, Antigua

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Arco de Santa Catalina

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Arco de Santa Catalina
4.5
1,699
#9 of 66 things to do in Antigua
Ancient Ruins
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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This monumental arch was built as a passageway between the monastery and adjoining school. The buildings were constructed to accommodate an increase in religious followers during the 17th century.
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robjustrob
Lethbridge, Canada1,726 contributions
a simple arch but so iconic
Sep 2021
now is the best time to go see this, i have dozens of pictures of it and there is nobody in my images. the lack of tourists right now is so nice because you can take great pictures without anyone clutting and crowding your scene.
Written 5 December 2021
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Tommie Sox
New York City, NY420 contributions
Arco
Nov 2021 • Couples
The Arco is a tourist attraction here in Antigua and there are many restaurants on the same street. Definitely worth checking out when in Antigua.
Written 3 November 2021
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Roberta Scott
19 contributions
Classic Colonial Structure to See
Jul 2021
Gorgeous piece of architecture. It's definitely a must see when in Antigua. Try and go super early in the morning or late at night. During the day, even during COVID, it's got lots of people hustling and bustling about.
Written 20 July 2021
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Thom T
Boca Raton, FL6,897 contributions
NEAT ARCHITECTURE
Jul 2021 • Solo
Neat architecture, but it's just an arch. Worth seeing, though. There are nice shops in the area to check out. Several sightseers were taking pictures of the arch.
Written 7 July 2021
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SnakeJazzDancer
Boston, MA2,829 contributions
Iconic view
Jun 2021 • Solo
One of those spots you can’t avoid seeing, incredibly iconic and well located. For nice photos, I highly recommend going around sunrise when no one around. Right underneath the arch there’s a little wine shop that’s well worth the stop as well.
Written 29 June 2021
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Rob C
San Jose, CA2,115 contributions
A bit overrated
Apr 2021
This may be an unpopular opinion but this attraction is overrated. Once you take your picture there's not much to do here. Coffee shops and restaurants around the place are overpriced and don't get me started on the "native craft" shops. Yes, it's a symbol of Guatemala, and yes Vulcan de Agua looks impressive looming above but in the end it's only good for a few minutes then you will move on.
Written 14 April 2021
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Megan M
Sandy Bay, Honduras47 contributions
Great Iconic Antigua Photo Opportunity
Mar 2021
The street leading to the arch has lots of vendors and shops of Guatemalan handcrafts and the arch itself is one of the famous images of the Antigua area. A quick walk from the central square.
Written 9 March 2021
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Dr. Tim
Marana, AZ5,139 contributions
Beautiful Arch worth a short visit
Mar 2020 • Couples
Guatemala was a stop on our cruise ship so we signed up for a Blue Planet shore excursion which drove us 2 hours to Antigua. There are so many sites to visit in this beautiful city including the Arco de Santa Catalina. The Arch was built in the 1690s so cloistered nuns could walk from the convent to the school without having to cross the streets of the city. You can see the Agua Volcano in the background as you stand under the arch. I highly recommend a short visit for some great pictures.
Written 26 February 2021
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Flitz8-A foodie travels
Athens, Greece2,741 contributions
The symbol of Antigua
Jan 2021 • Solo
This Arco is symbol of Antigua, you definitely pass it whilst walking about in the city, good for short photo stop
Written 4 February 2021
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Mag-Di
6 contributions
Day walk
Jan 2021 • Solo
Lots of shops around. The church next to it is beautiful and there's street food all around. That area is worth going for a walk.
Written 17 January 2021
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