Tanque La Unión
A colonial public laundry basin beneath palm trees; its arcaded washing troughs, the Santa Clara ruins and Volcán de Agua make a classic scene.
Tanque La Unión was built in 1853 and is the most representative public laundry basin in Antigua. Beneath a row of arches are dozens of stone washing troughs, and local residents still do their laundry here. In front of the basin is a small square lined with tall palm trees. On one side stands the Santa Clara convent ruin, and on the other you can see Volcán de Agua. Small handicraft markets are often held here on weekends. Entry is free and it is open all day. It is about an 8-minute walk from Central Park and can be combined with a visit to San Francisco church.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Convento de Santa Clara
- Museo de Arte Colonial
- Casa Popenoe
- Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande
- Palacio de los Capitanes Generales
- Parque Central & Cathedral
- Iglesia de El Carmen
- Convento de las Capuchinas