A lovely partially restored Convent in Antigua. It is interesting to walk around and see the construction technigues involved in this beautiful building. There is also an art gallery with some fine paintings in the upper level.

Having a guide through this large convent and church is a must. Helped to fill in the history, understand the function of parts of this very large complex. A beautiful site! Well worth a stop.

This was an amazing experience, they have been carefully restoring the buildings and gardens. The guides where very knowledgeable and willing to answer questions. There was a lot to take in and I learn something new every time I go back.

Go with a guide. No English signage. Many of the rooms that were used by the nuns for work and study have been converted into "modern...and cheap" offices for museum staff. The ruins are very impressive. This convent was one of the first in history...More

The convent like many other colonial buildings in Antigua was hit badly by earthquakes. But preserving its history has made Antigua a time capsule. You can imagine what it was like living there as a nun. And the gardens add to the serenity of the...More

Although the convent has been mostly reconstructed it gave one a real sense of how the nuns lived, and in particular, how harsh conditions were for the indigenous nuns in particular. There were actual nun cells that one could visit. Our guide told us they...More

After reading the various reviews hear, I think some clarification is needed. The admission charge is 40 quentzals for non-residents which translates to $7 US Dollars. Based on the property size and up keep, I think this is a fair and reasonable admission fee. When...More