Convento de La Merced — Attraction in Mixco

Visiting El convento de las Mercedes was a unique experience, but unfortunately, it didn't entirely meet my expectations. The historical significance of the place is undeniable, and it certainly has the potential to be a captivating site. However, the current state of the convent leaves much to be desired.

Firstly, the overall appearance of the convent seems somewhat neglected. The building and its surroundings appear run-down, which detracts from the historical ambiance one would expect from such an ancient site. This lack of upkeep takes away from the experience, as the beauty and grandeur that these historical structures typically possess are somewhat diminished.

Additionally, the organization of the convent is another area that needs improvement. Navigating through the site was a bit challenging due to poor signage and a lack of clear pathways. This made it difficult to fully appreciate the history and significance of the different areas within the convent.

Despite these drawbacks, the convent still has an intriguing charm, and its historical value is evident. With some much-needed renovations and better organization, Convent de las Mercedes could undoubtedly become a more inviting and enlightening place to visit. For now, it might appeal more to those who have a particular interest in historical sites and don't mind a bit...

El convento de la Merced es un lugar que no debes dejar de visitar en tu paso por La Antigua Guatemala, se encuentra exactamente a la par de la iglesia La Merced y la entrada para centroamericanos es de Q15, aquí retrocederás en el tiempo y querrás tomarte una foto en cada rincón del lugar.

Este fue el primer convento mercedario en el Reino de Guatemala. Aquí habitaban alrededor de 100 religiosos, conocidos también como padres doctrineros, cuya misión era evangelizar el norte de Guatemala y el sur de México (Chiapas).

La fuente del convento es una de las más grandes de Centroamérica y la de mayor tamaño en La Antigua. La fuente fue apodada "la pileta de los pescados" debido a la presencia de peces en la parte inferior.

Te quedarás admirado con la belleza de su estructura y no olvides subir al segundo nivel donde tendrás una vista espectacular de la fuente, además podrás admirar los volcanes de Agua, Fuego y el Acatenango.

Sin duda uno de mis mejores lugares en La Antigua y lo...

Nothing to see inside of interest, main attraction is that it's via the Convento that you can go onto the roof of the church, with great views over the town (think might just be on certain days, check at the entrance before paying to enter, as otherwise it's...