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Casa Santo Domingo Museums

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Casa Santo Domingo Museums
4.5
1,595
#3 of 70 things to do in Antigua
Speciality Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
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09:00 - 18:00
Monday
09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 18:00
Thursday
09:00 - 18:00
Friday
09:00 - 18:00
Saturday
09:00 - 18:00
Sunday
11:00 - 18:00
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4.5
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viajar10
Atlanta, GA16 contributions
Great to visit the museum or have a meal but skip the stay
Mar 2022 • Family
The hotel grounds are beautiful, and they contain ruins that make it a museum and open to the public for a fee. It is definitely worth visiting the grounds and even having a meal. However, our stay was not memorable in the least. The front desk staff is seemingly untrained. They could not answer basic questions about the hotel property itself. Our rooms were outdated and beds uncomfortable. They decided to change pool hours on the day of simply because the hotel was not very crowded, which was a disappointment to our kids who were planning to swim. Breakfast was included; however the line for the breakfast buffet fue to COVID restrictions was obnoxious. We asked our server to bring tortillas since they were being made fresh and there was a long delay. 30 minutes later, he told us our tortillas had been given to another customer. Small items like this kept adding up and definitely were not worthy of the previous reputation of this hotel. The rates are simply not justified given the level of service and amenities. We were looking forward to this stay and walked away sorely disappointed.
Written 3 May 2022
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ilovelanguage
Escazu, Costa Rica108 contributions
Six incredible museums in one!
Apr 2022
Really cool museum to visit. It is more like 6 different museums: one for silver, one for chocolate, one of the ruins of the church and its relics and crypts, one of claywork and candles, one of architecture that had a 'then and now' photograph exhibit to show old and current photos of places in Antigua and in the capitol, and the Vical museum, which had pottery, urns and figurines from ancient times (like 2000 and 3000 years ago!) alongside modern pieces that take inspiration or 'mirror' the ancient works of art. This last museum was a real treat! The space was amazing, the lighting was proper and the pieces were breathtaking. Highly recommend this museum to all Antigua visitors.
Written 13 April 2022
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Gerardo García
Thank you so much for taking the time to write your review and for letting us know that you enjoyed visiting the archaeological areas and museum exhibits. We hope a return visit is in your future plans.
Written 25 April 2022
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Traveller of the world
1,115 contributions
Very interesting.
Mar 2022 • Solo
Very interesting. Highly recommend. Well laid out and information is easy to understand without being too much. Wasn't too busy.
Written 29 March 2022
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Gerardo García
Thank you for visiting the archaeological area and museums. We are glad to know you enjoyed the experience and hope you return soon.
Written 25 April 2022
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Catherine N Wilde
38 contributions
A great area with many different museums
Aug 2021
We spent an hour here and could have spent more! It's inside a hotel space and has so many interesting historical displays. Worth the visit!
Written 11 August 2021
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Gerardo García
Thank you very much for your comment about your visit. We like to know that you had the opportunity to visit the archaeological area and its museums. We hope to welcome you back.
Written 16 November 2021
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Miles Archer
Boca Raton, FL7,170 contributions
GARDENS, MUSEUM, RUINS
Jul 2021 • Solo
Interesting and lovely gardens, museum and ruins. So much to take in. Plenty of other visitors here, but the places weren't crowded. Definitely worth visiting.
Written 7 July 2021
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Gerardo García
Thank you for visiting us, we are pleased to know that you enjoyed your experience. We hope to come back soon.
Written 16 November 2021
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SnakeJazzDancer
Boston, MA2,841 contributions
Amazing!
Jun 2021 • Friends
Absolutely fantastic collections. Casa Santo Domingo is worth a stop. The gardens are absolutely gorgeous, the museum fantastic, and the ruins just give the entire place a little extra magic. Treat yourself to a spa day after walking around the museum. You won’t regret it.
Written 29 June 2021
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Gerardo García
Thank you so much for such a high rating, we are glad to know that you enjoyed your visit and hope you come back soon.
Written 16 November 2021
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LuizDutraNeto
Rio de Janeiro, RJ8,613 contributions
Art and history of the Americas ...
Nov 2019
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!
Written 21 August 2020
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Gerardo García
It is very pleasant to receive such a detailed comment on your appreciation of the cultural and archaeological remains of the former Santo Domingo convent, its museums and contents. Thank you for your dedication and we hope that you will visit us again soon.
Written 25 February 2021
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Linda K
2 contributions
Nice place to walk around and have a drink in the courtyard
Mar 2020
Very interesting ruins and museums, worth the visit. Nicely laid out and a nice place to walk around, and have a drink.
Written 16 March 2020
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Gerardo García
Dear Linda, Thank you for leaving a review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you soon.
Written 20 March 2020
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CaFoodRepublic
Chico, CA686 contributions
A must see in Antigua
Feb 2020 • Couples
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.
Written 22 February 2020
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Gerardo García
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.
Written 20 March 2020
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Michael Y
3 contributions
Beautiful grounds and museum. Well worth the effort.
Jan 2020
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.
Written 12 February 2020
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Gerardo García
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.
Written 20 March 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions about Casa Santo Domingo Museums
Casa Santo Domingo Museums is open:
  • Sun - Sun 11:00 - 18:00
  • Mon - Sat 09:00 - 18:00
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Casa Santo Domingo Museums admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost €11.86, while a popular guided tour starts around €17.53 per person. See all 13 Casa Santo Domingo Museums tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
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