Iglesia de San Juan Bautista, Huaytara

The San Juan Bautista Church features trapezoidal walls constructed with ashlar and adobe materials, incorporating double and triple jamb trapezoidal niches throughout its structure.

Built in the 15th century during Inca Yupanqui's reign as an Inca temple, the structure was transformed into a Catholic church during the Spanish colonization in the 16th century.

The church demonstrates the fusion of Inca architectural elements with Spanish colonial religious design, visible in its stone masonry and structural layout.

Located at 2,658 meters above sea level, visitors can access the church through regional roads connecting to Huaytara, in the Huancavelica department of central Peru.

The building maintains its original Inca trapezoidal form and stone foundations while functioning as an active Catholic place of worship within the local community.

Location: Huancavelica Department

Location: Huaytará Province

GPS coordinates: -13.60506,-75.35443

Latest update: March 14, 2025 19:01