The Church and Ex Convent of San Matías Jalatlaco

A hermitage dedicated to Santa Catarina Mártir was built here in 1669. In 1700 the church was finished and rededicated to San Matías Apóstol.

It was declared it a historical monument on 13 March 1941. The most outstanding features of this structure are its portada and the bell tower (which has pilasters with Corinthian capitals). The interior has a single nave with a long barrel vault.

The town of Jalatlaco already existed in the Valley of Oaxaca when Francisco Orozco's forces arrived on December 25, 1521. Before the temple there was a hermitage dedicated to Santa Catarina Mártir, built in 1669. When the temple was built, it continued with the same invocation. Temple of San Matías Jalatlaco It was until 1700 when it was dedicated to San Matías Apóstol.

The Church and Ex Convent of San Matías Jalatlaco

How to get:
The San Matías Jalatlaco temple is located northeast of the Central Plaza (Zócalo), in the Jalatlaco neighborhood. This temple is located on the corner of the streets of Aldama and Hidalgo.

Contact:
Hidalgo No. 211, Barrio de Jalatlaco 68080 Oaxaca, Oax. Tel.(951) 51 538 34

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