Places to visit in San Cristobal de las Casas
Attraction

El Carmen Church and Archway

El Carmen Church and Archway
Attraction

El Carmen Church and Archway

(967) 104 8415.

Miguel Hidalgo S/N, Centro, San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chis.. 29200.

Free

Monday through Friday 07:00 am - 02:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 07:00 am - 08:00 pm

Information

The Iglesia and Arco del Carmen, is a unique structure within Mexico, and is considered part of a Mudejar sampling in Chiapas, because of  its massively proportioned square floor, its ornamental details, and octagonal wooden dome with eight pointed star that covers the passageway, reminiscent of the alfarjes of Islamic art.

It was built in the late seventeenth century, next to to the enclosed Convent of the Incarnation, and formerly served as the gateway to the city. The convent no longer exists because on March 23,1993 the temple suffered an invaluable loss in a fire that consumed the interior almost entirely, so now all that is left to appreciate is it’s beautiful facade.
Celebration: July 16.

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Altar of the virgin of the Carmen patron of the church
Altar of the virgin of the Carmen patron of the church
General view of the main altar church and baptismal font
General view of the main altar church and baptismal font
Main Altar
Main Altar
Entrance to the Church of Carmen
Entrance to the Church of Carmen
Virgen del Carmen
Virgen del Carmen
View of the two entrances of the Temple of Carmen
View of the two entrances of the Temple of Carmen
Approach to the tower of the arch of Carmen
Approach to the tower of the arch of Carmen
View from the plazuela of the cultural center of the carmen
View from the plazuela of the cultural center of the carmen
View from the beginning of the ecclesiastical walker
View from the beginning of the ecclesiastical walker
Plaza of Centro Cultural del Carmen
Plaza of Centro Cultural del Carmen
Original building of this temple dates from the 16th century
Original building of this temple dates from the 16th century
Atrium of the Church of Carmen
Atrium of the Church of Carmen
Considered part of the Mudejar chiapaneco
Considered part of the Mudejar chiapaneco
Contacto

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(967) 104 8415.

Miguel Hidalgo S/N, Centro, San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chis.. 29200.