Many people come to Antigua and don’t take time to really get to know the history in this city. A colonial city like this one, keeps a lot of mysteries and fun facts, that will keep you interested.
That’s why we decided to visit some of the best museums in Antigua, here is the first one:
Museo de Armas de Santiago de Los Caballeros
Located right in front of the Central Park, in the complex of the magnificent Palace of the General Captains – nowadays known as the Real Palacio – this is a good place to start your journey.
Founded in 1956, it exhibits collections of colonial pieces that show the development of the City of Santiago de Guatemala during its settlement in the Panchoy Valley.
We recommend you, after a delicious breakfast (go to our where to eat section), walk to this museum; even though you can take photos in the first level patio, you can’t take them inside the building.
If you love history, in this place you will feel like a fish in water! It has a collection of ceramic objects, heraldic and furniture, paintings, sculptures and weapons of the colonial era.
Contact Information:
5a Calle Oriente, dentro del Real Palacio
7832-2868
Tuesday to Friday 9 AM-4 PM/ Saturday and Sunday: 10 AM-4 PM
Cost: Q5 locals, Q30 foreigns. Kids under 10 years old don’t pay admission fee.
