Places to visit in San Cristobal de las Casas
Attraction

La Merced Church

La Merced Church
Attraction

La Merced Church

(967) 678 1035.

Diego de Mazariegos 48, Barrio de La Merced, San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chis.. 29240.

Free

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

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La Merced Church was the first convent and church founded on the initiative of four Mercedarian friars from Guatemala, in 1537.

The simplicity of the architecture is due to the small influence the order had in the civil and religious life of the province. The interior of the sacristy still has the original construction of a roman arch, guarded by two lions symbolizing Spanish dominance,  and decorated with floral motifs and reliefs representing the sun and moon.

This former Mercedarian convent  was later the municipal jail, for which a  tower was added that characterizes it now. The building now houses the Amber Museum of Chiapas.

Festival Day: September 24.

 

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(967) 678 1035.

Diego de Mazariegos 48, Barrio de La Merced, San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chis.. 29240.