In 1527, the capital was re-established in Almolonga. The city was destroyed by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in 1541. This was followed by a series of destructive earthquakes in Antigua Guatemala. In 1543, SantiagodeMayor was rebuilt in what is now Antigua Guatemala. In the years that followed, it became the office activity center of the port director.
2016-05-05 Guatemala Antioch coffee features introduction 1527 capital re-built