Saint Xavier of Nazca church

Saint Xavier of Nazca church stands in the Nasca Province, featuring colonial architecture with stone walls and religious decorations throughout its interior.

The church was established during the period when Jesuits managed extensive vineyards and estates in the Ingenio Valley until their expulsion in 1767.

The religious complex demonstrates the integration of Spanish Catholic practices with local traditions through its architectural elements and decorative patterns.

The church maintains regular visiting hours, with special arrangements required for photography inside the building during religious ceremonies.

The building incorporates construction techniques that protected it against seismic activity, using specific stone placement methods developed in colonial Peru.

Location: Ica Department

Location: Nasca Province

GPS coordinates: -14.66095,-75.18995

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15