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Calvary Church of Chiapa de Corzo

Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas

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The Calvary Church of Chiapa de Corzo was built at the end of the viceroyalty and is of popular manufacture. Inside it preserves an important polychrome altarpiece, which represents the descent of Christ from the Cross. Its style dates from the end of the 16th century and beginning of the 17th century, and probably belonged to the Dominican convent of the city. This altarpiece is one of the best examples of Mexican Renaissance art.

Municipality

Chiapa de Corzo is a small municipality located in the central-western part of the Mexican state of Chiapas, it is located in the valley of the Grijalva River, in the highlands of Chiapas, it is a beautiful and magical place in the state of Chiapas, it has various options for the visitor such as the main square of Chiapa de Corzo, its archaeology, museums such as La Laca, waterfalls, caves, churches and its beautiful places of interest.

Festivities

In Chiapa de Corzo the most important celebrations are the Feast of San Sebastian, that of San Antonio Abad, San Jacinto, that of the Lord of Calvary, and the commemoration of the glorious battle of 1863.


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