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Casa Santo Domingo is one of Central America's most extraordinary hotel experiences, built within the ruins of what was once one of the largest convents in the Americas. The Convent of Santo Domingo, founded centuries ago in the colonial city of Antigua Guatemala, was nearly destroyed by the catastrophic earthquake of 1773, leaving its magnificent structures buried beneath rubble for over two centuries. In 1989, an ambitious restoration project was launched to rescue the vestiges of the convent and temple, and what emerged from that effort is a hotel unlike almost anything else in the region, where history, art, and hospitality exist in genuine and seamless harmony.
Stepping through the modest entrance door into Casa Santo Domingo is an experience that stops guests in their tracks. The 132 rooms are each adorned with original works by renowned local artists and exquisite artisan weavings, blending modern comforts with an atmosphere of deep historical character. Many rooms offer direct access to the spa area, making the transition from room to wellness facilities feel entirely natural and unhurried.
The restaurant draws on the richness of local Guatemalan cuisine while also offering grill specialties, pasta, and pizza, all served in a setting surrounded by nature and the ancient stone walls of the former convent. The wellness facilities are equally impressive, featuring a pool, jacuzzi, wet and dry saunas, and a full-service spa that together create a comprehensive retreat for both body and mind.
Antigua Guatemala itself was recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1979, and Casa Santo Domingo sits at the very heart of that distinction, a living testament to the enduring beauty of a past that refuses to be forgotten.
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Antigua, Guatemala
Founded in 1543, Santiago de Guatemala (now known as La Antigua Guatemala, or simply Antigua) was the capital of Spain's Central American confederacy and the fourth most important city in the Americas (after Mexico City, Lima and Zacatecas) in the 1500s.
Antigua was devastated by an earthquake in 1773, which, combined with damage from earlier earthquakes, persuaded the government to relocate the capital to the site of present-day Guatemala City. That seeming misfortune turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
Isolation and longtime neglect served Antigua well. More than two centuries of underdevelopment left the town with a treasure trove of dilapidated but historical structures, many of which have been rehabilitated into chic restaurants, shops and hotels.
Antigua can be seen on a day's excursion from Guatemala City, which is 28 mi/45 km to the east, but it deserves more time. Some visitors prefer to use this colonial gem as their base for touring the country (instead of the capital). It has a large English-speaking community, a wide range of accommodations, upscale and medium-priced restaurants, espresso bars, delicious baked goods, literally dozens of language schools, plenty of galleries, and for nightlife, jazz clubs and discos.
Antigua is also one of the best places to go in Guatemala if you want to learn to speak Spanish. About 75 schools in town offer intensive classes. But be sure to check ahead of time to know exactly what you'll get, as not all of these schools are on the up-and-up. Some courses include lodging with Guatemalan families.
Visitors also can study various arts and crafts (backstrap weaving, drawing, painting, ceramics, photography and so forth) at the Art Workshops in La Antigua Guatemala. It's not a fully Guatemalan experience, however, as a group of U.S. for-profit artists operates those workshops, not the Guatemalans themselves.
