Places to visit in San Cristobal de las Casas
Attraction

San Francisco Church

San Francisco  Church
Attraction

San Francisco Church

(967) 674 6003.

Pedro Moreno 1A, Barrio de Santa Lucia, San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chis.. 29250.

Free

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

Information

Founded in 1577 by the Franciscans, the Iglesia de San Francisco is the only thing remaining of the convent, built during the eighteenth century.

The top floor is a single nave covered with a wood and tile roof.

The facade is composed of three sections with a belfry and two side towers. Inside there are baroque altarpieces, a pulpit, and oil paintings in the form of medallions on the main altar and side chapel.

Festival Day: October 4.

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Founded by the Franciscans in 1577
Founded by the Franciscans in 1577
It was a humble church built with straw and adobe
It was a humble church built with straw and adobe
Dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi
Dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi
Baptismal font
Baptismal font
Main altarpiece
Main altarpiece
Built in the simple style of the Franciscans
Built in the simple style of the Franciscans
Baroque altarpiece
Baroque altarpiece
Carved pulpit
Carved pulpit
Altarpiece dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe
Altarpiece dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe
Located in the historic center one block from the main garden
Located in the historic center one block from the main garden
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(967) 674 6003.

Pedro Moreno 1A, Barrio de Santa Lucia, San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chis.. 29250.