

Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Templo y Ex Convento de Santo Domingo
The foundation stone of the church was laid in 1547 by Francisco Marroquín, Bishop of Guatemala.
The current church appears to be from the 17th century, but previous elements were incorporated into its construction.
The exterior has been modified, as it seems the facade was situated between two structures, of which the southern one has disappeared, leaving only evidence of it on the church wall.
The main feature of the church is its facade, designed like a gigantic plaster altarpiece influenced by Guatemalan and Oaxacan models. It is exquisitely decorated, and a large Dominican coat of arms stands out. The plaster motifs are diverse, making it one of the most ornamented facades in Mexican and Central American colonial art. Among the decorations, you can discover angels, mermaids, and lions, among other figures.
The pulpit is exceptionally beautiful and carved from a single piece of oak. Its structure rises on a profusely carved pedestal, resembling a sumptuous golden chalice. It is one of the finest pulpits in Mexico.
Location
Calle General Utrilla No. 22 y Av. 20 de Noviembre s/n, Centro, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chis.
Templo y Ex Convento de Santo Domingo

A UNESCO WORD HERITAGE SITE, ENCHANTING COLONIAL ARCHITECTURE AND TANTALIZING CUISINE