La Recolección Architectural Complex

La Recolección Architectural Complex, located in Antigua Guatemala, is a historic site that features the ruins of a former church and monastery built by the Order of the Recollects in the early 18th century. Despite suffering significant damage from multiple earthquakes, including the devastating Santa Marta earthquakes of 1773, the site remains a protected national monument surrounded by parkland. Visitors can explore the remnants of the cloisters and admire the impressive masonry of the church, making it a fascinating destination for tourists and researchers interested in colonial architecture and history. The site also gained cinematic fame as the backdrop for earthquake scenes in the film 'The Border' starring Jack Nicholson.