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El Hato

A small village in the mountains 20 minutes and 200 meters above Antigua (1800 msl), where you can hike around through the forest and coffee plantations and take in the view of the city. Chicken buses to El Hato (40 minutes; Q4) leave from the Mercado several times a day on an irregular schedule.

Getting there: 6 km outside of central Antigua via Cerra Candelario

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Antigua Guatemala, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Cerro de la Cruz
The Hill of the Cross is at the north end of the city and offers the best views of Antigua. You can walk to the base of the hill from anywhere in Antigua within 10–20 minutes. Robberies have taken place on the walk up the hill in the past, but there are now police on the track during opening hours, and it is considered safe by the locals. The walk from the foot of the hill lasts less about 10 minutes. If you are concerned about either safety or fitness you can catch a tuk tuk to the top and walk down with other people.
Daily 07:00-18:00Free
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Convent Sor Juana de Maldonado
Museum of the Traditions of Holy Week
Two themes: It interprets the conservation and restoration of the convent and also aspects of Antigua Holy Week. Gives an appreciation of the everyday lives of 18th-century nuns. Poster displays in English and Spanish. Video loops in Spanish, but conceptually understandable to English speakers. Static displays and two videos of the Antigua tradition of Holy Week artistic carpets of colored sawdust.
Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00, Closed weekendsQ40, students Q20
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Convento de las Capuchinas
Formally known as the Convento e Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza (Convent and Church of Our Lady of the Pillar of Zaragoza), this partially reconstructed building (which is also home to the offices of the National Council for the Protection of Antigua Guatemala) was, from 1736 to the devastating earthquake of 1773, home to a community of cloistered nuns. Today, visitors can explore the ruined remains of the former nuns' dormitories, amble through the desolate tranquility of the convent's still-thriving gardens, and take in a panoramic view of the city from the rooftop terrace.
Q40
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El Mirador
360-degree rooftop view of Antigua. Burgers, kebabs, drink specials.
Tue-Sun 17:00-22:00Q75-150