Old Town Of Antigua And Santa Catalina Arch

The old town of Antigua is a delightful retreat for all those who are looking for a short yet thrilling vacation.  This place has got something to offer to everyone.  The moment you will step into this place, you will get transported to the middle and medieval ages. An air of religiosity is to be perceived and felt around the place due to the many convents and churches which give you a great experience to cherish for life.
Santa Catalina Arch was created to provide a safe passage to the nuns housed in the Convent of Santa Catalina and to help them in getting to the nearby school. This thereby, ensured as also helped them to avoid worldly contact of all kinds. This way their safety could be assured. The Arch glorifies Spanish architecture and is a UNESCO accredited World Heritage Site. The site boasts of old world charm by way of architecture and is definitely a must-visit for every person who is fond of architectural glories of the world. 
The Old town is a mystical place that can take you on a joy ride of many experiences. For a peek at history you can visit the mighty Castle of Generales. The place was ruled by four of the major kingdoms of the world- The British, The French, the Italians, and the Spaniards. Therefore, you can find the remnants of each of them in this place. Just imagine one place that can offer you a time travel to four major cultures that have influenced world history. Stroll around Parque Central (and Tanque La Unión)as it helps and feels just right the get the vibe of the place. A visit to the museums of Santo Domingo will ensure you get some amazing know-how about the place. For the shopping aficionados, shop peacefully at Nim Pot handicraft market for hand made textiles, ceramics, masks, et all. Feel like walking then, explore the ruins of San Francisco (Santo Hermano Pedro), and the Arco de Santa Catalina and Iglesia de la Merced. If you are exhausted doing all the above then just unwind, and chill out and eat, some slow food, and drink coffee at this coffee hub even as you lazily do some people watching. Breathe in the fresh air at Caoba Farms and explore the neatly maintained vegetable gardens or catch up on some social activities during the Coaba nights. Feeling like you need a stretch then feel welcome to hike to the many volcanoes present here. So stop by here for a relaxed, and refreshing vacation and be assured you will never regret the decision.