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Church of Charity of San Cristobal de las Casas

San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas

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The construction of the Church of La Caridad began in 1712 by the Juanicos, establishing itself as the first hospital for Indians. Its dome with lantern and windows sheds light onto the splendid Solomonic main altarpiece, one of the best in the city, which is dedicated to the Virgin of Charity, declared patron saint of the city.

Municipality

The municipality of San Cristóbal de las Casas is one of the municipalities that make up the state of Chiapas, San Cristóbal, was founded with the name of Villa Real de Chiapa in the ancient Valley of Hueyzacatlán, which means Zacatonal in Nahuatl, one of the main tourist destinations in Chiapas has a wide variety of options such as the Cathedral of San Cristóbal de las Casas, the Church of San Nicolás, the Church of La Merced, museums such as the Sna-Jolobil Museum and the Na-Bolom Museum as well as eco-tourism centers.

Festivities

In San Cristóbal de las Casas the most important celebrations are the festivals of the Sweet Child of Jesus, Lord of Esquipulas, Saint Anthony, Corpus Christi, Saint Christopher and the Holy Family.


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