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quake and abandoned. Fortunately some elements of the original structure remain intact,
such as the church's stonework facade, the arched niches along the nave that served as
confessionals, and an underground chamber where provisions were stored.
Most captivating of all is the cloister, centering on a fountain bordered by gardens,
though only one side of the upper-level arcade is still in place.
Choco Museo
(
www.chocomuseo.com
;
4a Calle Oriente 14; 10:30am-6:30pm Mon-Sat, 9:30am-6:30pm Sun; )
It was the
Maya who discovered the culinary uses of the cacao bean, which later became a form of
currency for the Aztec empire. These are a few of the things you'll learn at this kid-
friendly expo, the Antigua branch of a hemisphere-wide project. The chocolate-making
process is explained, and visits to a cacao plantation are offered (Q120 per person).
MUSEUM
