El Calvario is the neighbourhood at the southern end of Antigua, around the Iglesia del Calvario and the tree that Hermano Pedro is said to have planted. It is the gateway to San Pedro Las Huertas and San Juan del Obispo, quieter than the central blocks and still an easy walk to the park, restaurants and markets.
Several gated communities sit in this small zone, and they are consistently popular for the same reason: proximity. For buyers who want to be close enough to walk into the centre without paying centre prices, El Calvario is one of the most appealing options in Antigua.
