Cerro del Carmen
The name of this spot translates to "Carmen Hill," and it's a beautiful perch from which to take in the view of Guatemala City below. Adorning the hilltop is a Carmelite hermitage, which was left close to ruins by the 1976 earthquake. However, this hermitage does possess a beautiful silver embossed image of the Virgin of Carmen that dates back to the early 1600s. Be careful when visiting this area, and definitely do not come here after dark.
The name of this spot translates to "Carmen Hill," and it's a beautiful perch from which to take in the view of Guatemala City below. Adorning the hilltop is a Carmelite hermitage, which was left close to ruins by the 1976 earthquake. However, this hermitage does possess a beautiful silver embossed image of the Virgin of Carmen that dates back to the early 1600s. Be careful when visiting this area, and definitely do not come here after dark.
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