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In 1538, the first Dominican friars of the "Orden de Predicadores de Santo Domingo de Guzmán" arrived in the "Capitanía General de Guatemala", establishing the "Iglesia y Convento de Santo Domingo". It was one of the most important Roman Catholic convents of the Americas in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. The baroque two-towered building with fantastic ten bells, filled with rich objects and holy relics, was destroyed by the earthquakes of 1773. Its ruins remained abandoned for many years. Centuries later, they were somehow restored and house, today, an awesome complex of museums. Through the ancient walls, brick archways, old crypts and tile corridors, the treasures of "Casa Santo Domingo" are on display: pre-Columbian Mayan art, ceramics, religious objects, silver and glass wares, old pharmacy articles ... plus paintings, sculptures, colonial furniture and archaelogical findings. Art and history. Unmissable! Enjoy!…
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Date of experience: November 2019
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Very interesting ruins and museums, worth the visit. Nicely laid out and a nice place to walk around, and have a drink.
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Date of experience: March 2020
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Response from Gerardo-Garcia-Lopez, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at Casa Santo Domingo Museums
Responded 20 Mar 2020
Dear Linda, Thank you for leaving a review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you soon.
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Important not only for it’s a historical role in the construction and Life of the city, but important because it is one of the largest archaeological complexes open to the public. Expansive ruins with fairly good labeling Allow one to appreciate this edifice. But what makes this a really amazing places the way in which it has been adapted to a high-end hotel, which assists in its preservation and that generates lots of cash for the economy. Add to that A top-flight restaurant with beautiful seating, and some of the most impressive art galleries with art for sale to the public that you will find in the city. Dozens of wonderful photogenic settings available. A must see. …
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Date of experience: February 2020
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Response from Gerardo-Garcia-Lopez, Director de Relaciones Públicas at Casa Santo Domingo Museums
Responded 20 Mar 2020
Dear Foodfunfest, Thank you very much for your special review. We are pleased to know you enjoyed your visit to La Antigua and that visiting us made your trip special. We hope you return in a near future.
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Very nice grounds to walk with the old ruins tied into the new hotel. Museum is very nice. Worth the effort to see. There are apparently tunnels as well but we didn't have time to see them.
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Date of experience: January 2020
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Response from Gerardo-Garcia-Lopez, Director de Relaciones Públicas at Casa Santo Domingo Museums
Responded 20 Mar 2020
Dear Michael, Thank you for reviewing our property. It is so nice to know you could visit most of our areas and you really liked them. Hope you return to visit us.
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We particularly enjoyed an exhibit that featured Mayan artworks next to newer objects where there was a pretty clear influence.
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Date of experience: January 2020
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Response from Gerardo-Garcia-Lopez, Director de Recepción at Casa Santo Domingo Museums
Responded 28 Jan 2020
Dear: Voyage256443 Thank you for visiting our museums and for writing your review. Its good to know that you enjoyed the exhibits in the Pre-Columbian Art and Modern Glass - a personal favorite.
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