Places to visit in San Cristobal de las Casas
Attraction

La Caridad Church

La Caridad Church
Attraction

La Caridad Church

(967) 678 1399.

General Utrilla y Calle Escuadrón 201, Barrio del Cerrillo, San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chis.. 29200.

Free

Monday through Sunday 09:00 am - 01:30 pm, Monday through Sunday 04:00 pm - 08:00 pm

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La Caridad Church was started in 1712 by the Juanicos (Johannine), establishing it as the first hospital for the indigenous.

Its dome with a lantern and windows allows the light to spill onto the splendid salomonic altarpiece, one of the best in the city, which is dedicated to the Virgin of Charity, declared patroness of the city.

Its main facade is an overlay of the original altarpiece formed by two horizontal bodies, central bell, with Tuscan columns and original design posts derivatives of the Baroque style that developed in Lima, Peru.

Celebration: November 21

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The church is surrounded by a traditionnal craft market
The church is surrounded by a traditionnal craft market
Temple built by the Order of the Johannine in 1712
Temple built by the Order of the Johannine in 1712
The Virgin of Charity, patroness of the city.
The Virgin of Charity, patroness of the city.
Solomonic Altarpiece of the Virgin of Charity
Solomonic Altarpiece of the Virgin of Charity
Sculpture of the Virgin of Charity, main altar
Sculpture of the Virgin of Charity, main altar
Altarpiece dedicated to the Virgin of Charity called The Generala
Altarpiece dedicated to the Virgin of Charity called The Generala
Its construction by the order of the Johannine started in 1712
Its construction by the order of the Johannine started in 1712
Dome with a lantern and windows
Dome with a lantern and windows
Main nave
Main nave
Church dating back to the XVI century
Church dating back to the XVI century
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(967) 678 1399.

General Utrilla y Calle Escuadrón 201, Barrio del Cerrillo, San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chis.. 29200.