Although originally made solely within the thick walls of the convent, these secret recipes eventually found their way out of the nuns' hands into the populace of Antigua . Today, there are a variety of flavors, most of them made from locally cultivated fruits. These recipes have been passed down through families, their particular mix of flavors particular to each family. In our tours you may find some of the most famous candy shops in the city. We suggest that you try the most popular types such as zapotillos, higos cristalizados, canillitas de leche, colochos de guayaba, or even the sophisticated and complicated huevo chimbo.