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Dominica path, Coixtlahuata, Teposcolula y Yanhuitlan

General information

Destination
Oaxaca, Mexico

Program details

We will explore the heart of the Mixteca culture, Discovery the wonderful architectureviceregal, through the temples and former Dominican convents

Our first stop is in Santo Domingo Yanhuitlan, The highlights his majestic Dominican Temple of the century XVI, considered patrimony of the nation,

It has a height of 25 meters, a width of 15 and a length of 75 meters. All the set is baroque and the Sobriety is patent in every site.



Next stop is San Pedro and San Pablo Teposcolula, the set is integrated by the open chapel, the temple and the house conventual or cloister. The open chapel, also called Indian Chapel, it is the

Teposcolula's greatest pride. It was occupied, during the first centuries, to the evangelization of the Mixtecs, which in large crowd occupied the court.



Finally we will visit San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca, located in Alta Eastern Mixteca, exceeds 2,000 m of altitude. The church outside shows smooth walls that allow to see the Sillar stone perfectly cut and

united. The petril does not have battlements. his decoration is around the openings, both at the north gate and in the principal.