Puebla, among its charms, has Tonantzintla, the town where the Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary is located.
This town is home to one of the richest jewels of the Mexican Baroque: the Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. It can be said that in this there is no place without decoration among the stuccoes and paintings.
In this unique temple, built at the end of the 18th century, is one of the most beautiful examples of the Mexican popular baroque style, taken to its maximum expression.
Its façade is of great ingenuity, as it presents tiny sculptures that seem not to fit in its niches. Inside, the magical profusion of polychrome plasterwork is surprising where the indigenous architect gave free rein to his imagination. Through the walls, vaults and cupola, the cherubs, children with plumes of feathers and angels with clear indigenous features seem to spill out among a veritable jungle of tropical fruits, coconut, chili, mango, banana, corncobs and colorful foliage.
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Tonantzintla is located 4 km southwest of Cholula, along a local road towards Acatepec.
Hours: Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Source: Unknown Mexico Guide, No. 57. March 2000
