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Iglesia de Santa Rosa de Lima, Purmamarca

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#3 of 17 in Historic Sites in Province of Jujuy

Religious Site Tourist Spot

Visit an atmospheric place of worship at Iglesia de Santa Rosa de Lima, a colonial-era structure dating back to the mid-17th century. The church's whitewashed exterior is in keeping with the style of similar buildings from the same period, while the ceiling--made from local cactus plants--adds a rustic and aged charm to the interior. Step inside to find 17th-century paintings depicting scenes from the Bible and the history of Catholicism in the country, including episodes from the life of Santa Rosa de Lima, the first saint native to the New World. The church dominates the main town square along with an impressive tree, said to be more than a thousand years old. Using our custom trip planner, Province of Jujuy attractions like Iglesia de Santa Rosa de Lima can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.

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rnarisetti

Set off the tiny main square of Purmamarca and named for the local patron, it is not much of a visit. more »
Jnanayog

The large wooden beams supply the entry structure and just inside you notice the beautiful patterns of the ceiling wood which I assume to be cactus. Woodwork predominates throughout. Located at one en... more »
GabyML1301

VEry nice church, simple but very well done. It is surrounded by many algarrobo trees, one of which is 700 years old. Very beautiful.... more »

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Jason Kay

It's hard to miss this cool white church in the center of town. Worth stopping by to check it out. I also enjoyed the old tree in the courtyard.

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Tomás Jugo

Levantarse temprano. Cruzar la plaza. Llegar a la parroquia. Sentarte en silencio. Observar con detenimiento. Sentir. Hermosa experiencia.

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Get up early. Cross the square. Get to the parish. Sit in silence. Observe carefully. Feel. Beautiful experience.

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Lucia Bue Roca

Es sencilla, austera y chiquita pero cálida, hogareña y muy linda. Su arquitectura sigue el estilo de todo el pueblo, con paredes irregulares de adobe. Se recorre en poco tiempo, se encuentra en la plaza principal por lo que es parada obligatoria.

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It is simple, austere and small but warm, homely and very cute. Its architecture follows the style of all the people, with irregular walls of adobe. It runs in a short time, is in the main square so it is stop mandatory.

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Pablo V

sencilla simple austera realmente preciosa.

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simple simple austere really precious.

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Daniel Britos

Bellísima capilla

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Beautiful chapel

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