Discovering Antigua Guatemala

Discovering Antigua Guatemala

Walking Through Antigua Guatemala is a captivating podcast that offers brief yet immersive episodes, each lasting 3 to 7 minutes, designed to transport you to the heart of one of the most stunning colonial cities in the world. Discover the history, culture, and architecture of Antigua Guatemala as we explore its iconic landmarks like the Santa Catalina Arch, its magnificent churches, and other points of interest that make this city a true treasure. Each episode delves into fascinating stories, traditions, and hidden gems, providing a perfect blend of travel inspiration and cultural insight. Ideal for listeners who love to learn, explore, and experience the charm of Antigua from wherever they are.

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The Church of San Lázaro

January 4, 2025 • 31 secs
The Church of San Lázaro, built in the 17th century, served as part of a complex that included a leprosarium to care for the sick. Dedicated to Saint Lazarus, it symbolized mercy and charity. Its simple Baroque design features modest moldings and a main altar dedicated to the saint. Located near the general cemetery, it hosted funeral ceremonies and became a symbol of spiritual transition. Damaged by earthquakes, it was rebuilt and...
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The Church of Santa Rosa de Lima

January 4, 2025 • 3 mins
The Church of Santa Rosa de Lima, built in the 17th century after her canonization in 1671, served as a spiritual center for Antigua Guatemala’s peripheral communities. Its Baroque façade, with niches and moldings, honors the saint’s legacy of purity and devotion. The church's single nave and thick masonry walls were designed to withstand earthquakes. Damaged in the 1717 and 1773 quakes, it declined after the capital’s relocation i...
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The Parish of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios

January 4, 2025 • 3 mins
The Parish of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, founded in the 16th century, served the spiritual needs of Antigua Guatemala’s peripheral communities. Dedicated to the Virgin of Los Remedios, protector in times of crisis, it became a key site for Marian devotion. Its Baroque-style façade featured niches with saintly images and a central altar adorned with gilded carvings. Damaged by the 1773 earthquakes, it fell into decline after th...
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The San Sebastian Church

January 4, 2025 • 2 mins
The Church of San Sebastián, founded in the 16th century, was built to serve the spiritual needs of Antigua Guatemala’s peripheral neighborhoods. Dedicated to Saint Sebastian, protector against disease, it became a key site for religious celebrations. Its modest Baroque design includes thick masonry walls built to withstand earthquakes. Damaged by the 1717 and 1773 earthquakes, it fell into partial neglect after the capital’s reloc...
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The Belén School and Church complex

January 4, 2025 • 3 mins
The Belén School and Church, founded in the 18th century by the Bethlemite Brothers in Antigua Guatemala, served as a center for education and social care, providing refuge for orphans and the sick. The Baroque church featured ornate carvings and images of saints, while the school had courtyards and dormitories for children. Damaged by the 1773 earthquakes and affected by 19th-century reforms, the complex fell into decline. Despite...
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The Church of La Candelaria

January 4, 2025 • 4 mins
The Church of La Candelaria in northern Antigua Guatemala was built in the 17th century to serve the city’s peripheral neighborhoods. Dedicated to the Virgin of La Candelaria, it symbolizes light and purification, commemorating the presentation of Jesus in the temple. The Baroque-style church features a single nave, thick masonry walls, and a wooden roof to withstand earthquakes. Damaged in the 1773 quakes, it was partially abandon...
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The Hermitage of Santa Cruz

January 4, 2025 • 4 mins
The Hermitage of Santa Cruz in Antigua Guatemala is a hidden colonial gem with deep historical and religious significance. Built in the 17th century to spread the Catholic faith, it served as a retreat for prayer and reflection. Its simple Baroque design, with thick masonry walls, helped it withstand earthquakes like those of 1773. Surrounded by legends of protection and divine guidance, it remains a symbol of hope. Today, it attra...
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The Church of Santa Ana

January 4, 2025 • 4 mins





The Church of Santa Ana, located on the outskirts of Antigua Guatemala, holds significant historical and religious value. Founded in the 16th century to evangelize indigenous communities, it features simple yet resilient colonial architecture designed to withstand earthquakes. Over the centuries, it has served as a center for Marian and familial devotion, despite suffering damage from the 1773 earthquakes. Today, it remains relevan...
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The Church and Convent of San Agustín

January 4, 2025 • 4 mins
The Church and Convent of San Agustín, founded in 1653 by the Augustinian order, served as a religious and educational center in colonial Santiago de los Caballeros. Renowned for its Baroque and Renaissance design, it housed an influential library and art workshops. The devastating earthquakes of 1715 and 1773 led to its abandonment after the capital's relocation. Today, its ruins remain a historical landmark, steeped in legends of...
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The Church and Convent of La Concepción

January 4, 2025 • 2 mins
The Church and Convent of La Concepción, founded in 1578, housed Conceptionist nuns dedicated to prayer, seclusion, and teaching in Antigua Guatemala. A prominent religious and educational center, it suffered extensive damage during the 18th-century earthquakes and was later abandoned after the capital's relocation. Its ruins, marked by legends of wandering spirits and prayers echoing through the night, remain a historical treasure...
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The Church and Convent of San Agustín

January 4, 2025 • 4 mins
The Church and Convent of San Agustín, built in 1555 in Antigua Guatemala, was an important religious and cultural center during the colonial era. Designed in Baroque style, it housed friars dedicated to education and worship. After the 1773 earthquake, the complex was abandoned, leaving behind ruins that echo its former glory. Legends tell of monks’ chants and secret tunnels beneath the site. Today, its impressive ruins and myster...
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The Church of El Carmen

January 4, 2025 • 2 mins
The Church and Convent of El Carmen, founded in 1651, served as a Carmelite retreat for prayer and meditation in Antigua Guatemala. The 1773 earthquake left it in ruins, but its intricate Baroque façade with Solomonic columns and carvings remains a symbol of colonial splendor. Today, artisan markets are held in its atrium, blending history with local craftsmanship. Legends tell of whispers and chants from the ruins on full moon nig...
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La Recolección

January 4, 2025 • 4 mins
The Iglesia y Monasterio de la Recolección, built in the 18th century for the Recollect Friars, reflects the grandeur of colonial Baroque architecture and Antigua’s vulnerability to earthquakes. The complex, with its monumental church and monastic cloisters, was destroyed by the 1773 Santa Marta earthquake. Despite its abandonment, the ruins remain an iconic cultural site, hosting events that celebrate the city’s rich heritage and ...
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Hermano Pedro Hospital

January 4, 2025 • 32 secs
Founded in the 17th century by Pedro de San José Betancur, Hermano Pedro Hospital embodies his commitment to serving the sick and marginalized. Influenced by Franciscan spirituality, Pedro established a refuge that grew into a significant colonial hospital. The structure, with its spacious courtyards and chapel, balanced functionality with spirituality. Today, it serves as a museum and a place of pilgrimage, preserving the legacy o...
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Escuela de Cristo Church

January 4, 2025 • 5 mins
The Church of Escuela de Cristo in Antigua Guatemala, established in the 17th century, is a modest yet significant temple with a rich spiritual and cultural legacy. Its Baroque yet simple design emphasizes serenity. Key features include the Christ of Escuela crucifix and Our Lady of Sorrows image, central to Holy Week processions. Despite damage from the 1773 earthquake, it was restored and remains a focal point of devotion, cultur...
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La Merced Church

January 4, 2025 • 4 mins
The Church of La Merced, built in 1767, is an iconic example of Guatemalan Baroque architecture. Its vibrant yellow façade, adorned with Solomonic columns and religious reliefs, symbolizes redemption and mercy. Designed with seismic resistance, it withstood the 1773 earthquake. Inside, colonial-era religious images evoke deep devotion. The adjacent convent ruins house a monumental lotus-shaped fountain. La Merced remains a key spir...
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San Carlos University

January 4, 2025 • 4 mins
Founded in 1676, the University of San Carlos Borromeo in Antigua Guatemala was one of the oldest universities in the Americas. Housed in a Baroque colonial building, it trained clergy, lawyers, and doctors in theology, law, and medicine. Notable alumni include poet Rafael Landívar and physician José Felipe Flores. The university moved to Guatemala City after the 1773 earthquakes. Today, its original site is a museum that preserves...
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Santo Domingo Convent

January 4, 2025 • 4 mins
The Convent of Santo Domingo in Antigua Guatemala, founded in 1542, was a major religious, educational, and cultural hub. Its Baroque architecture, monumental arches, and cloisters symbolized spiritual ascension. Despite destruction from 18th-century earthquakes, parts have been restored to house museums displaying colonial sacred art, Pre-Columbian artifacts, and liturgical treasures. The convent remains a testament to the spiritu...
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Santa Clara Convent

January 4, 2025 • 5 mins
The Convent of Santa Clara in Antigua Guatemala, founded in 1797, is a remarkable example of Baroque architecture. Its grand façade features Solomonic columns and angelic stucco motifs. Home to Poor Clare nuns, the convent was a place of prayer, sacrifice, and contemplation. Despite its ruined state due to 18th-century earthquakes, its courtyards and arches evoke the devotion and cultural significance it once held. The site’s prese...
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El Calvario Church

January 4, 2025 • 5 mins
The Church of El Calvario, built in the 18th century on the outskirts of Antigua Guatemala, marks the end of the Via Crucis, symbolizing Christ’s crucifixion. Its vibrant Baroque façade, featuring three crosses, and its reflective location evoke devotion and sacrifice. Central to Holy Week traditions, the church is a living testament to the city’s spiritual and cultural heritage. Legends and traditions intertwine here, making it a ...
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