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A beautiful chapter in the grand history book

In 1979, UNESCO declared the colonial city of La Antigua Guatemala a World Cultural Heritage Site, recognizing it as a valuable treasure of exceptional significance on a global scale.

During the 17th century, the Convent of Santo Domingo stood as one of the largest in the Americas. However, in 1773, the Santa Marta earthquake nearly obliterated it.

In 1989, the Casa Santo Domingo project was initiated with the primary goal of salvaging the remains of the buried Convent and Temple, which were concealed under tons of debris.

Over time, the Hotel Museum Spa Casa Santo Domingo gradually emerged, with each corner of the establishment representing a lost page from the past, merging with others to compose a beautiful chapter in the grand history book.

Our History

Guatemala is a multicultural country that preserves traditions and customs inherited from the mixture of colonial and pre-Hispanic times. The marimba is the traditional music and has origins in the ancient Mayan culture.

It is recognized worldwide for its majestic landscapes, beautiful archaeological and colonial sites. La Antigua is located 25 kms west of the capital, a beautiful and magical colonial city with almost 500 years of history.

It is rich in handicrafts such as typical weavings, ceramics, silver and gold products, pottery, typical sweets and gastronomy. It is characterized by its religious celebrations such as Holy Week, Corpus Christi, Easter and by its patron saint festivity on July 25th in which the Apostle Santiago is commemorated. Holy Week is one of the most recognized traditions and an important tourist attraction for its processions, sawdust and flower carpets decorating the streets, altar creations inside the churches and food preparations.

Our Properties

Prepare yourself to be transported to another place and time at this innovative hotel.

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Casa Santo Domingo

Enjoy the spacious and comfortable standard rooms, nestled within the historic walls of the former Convent of Santo Domingo. Each room, situated on either the first or second floor, features a charming terrace or balcony, along with the cozy addition of a fireplace.

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Santo Cielo

At Santo Domingo Del Cerro

Experience the outdoors in style at this innovative luxury camp, exclusively offered by Casa Santo Domingo, located just 500 meters from the entrance to La Antigua Guatemala.

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Dog-Friendly

Dogs are welcome in our facilities and are allowed to enter according to the rules of public safety established in the current legislation.

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La Antigua Guatemala

Gastronomy

The gastronomy of La Antigua Guatemala has a variety of traditional dishes since it was the city where the Spanish and indigenous culture merged. Different dishes are offered depending on the region and most of them have touches of Mayan cuisine based on chilies, beans and corn. The first culinary art creations to become part of the country’s cultural heritage are the Jocón, Pepián, Kaq’ik and and the Plátanos en Mole. Nowadays, La Antigua Guatemala is a gastronomic center.

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Attractions

Among the countries tourist attractions is the small city of La Antigua Guatemala, a World Heritage Site for its immense historical and cultural value.

This beautiful and magical colonial city holds almost 500 years of history. It has a privileged climate and exceptional views of three volcanoes that are part of the natural treasures that surround it.

After several earthquakes it has remained lost in time and is admired for its cobblestone streets, colonial houses, monuments, legends and traditions.

Some outstanding examples of its architecture are the Central Park, the Captain General Palace, City Hall, Cerro de la Cruz, the Arch of Santa Catalina Arch, important churches and convents.

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