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Arco Chato
Arco Chato is the surviving flat arch of the Santo Domingo convent ruins. Its exposed masonry makes a brief, distinctive architectural stop in Casco Viejo.
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The arch stands without the church that once surrounded it, making the lost structure unusually easy to imagine. Look at the remaining wall lines and open sky around the masonry rather than treating it as a generic photo backdrop. It is a short stop but one that adds a different texture to Casco's restored streets.
What to look for
The surviving flat arch of Santo Domingo
The freestanding masonry arch makes the convent ruin easy to read as an architectural landmark.
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Outdoor visit · 10–20 min
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