Iglesia y Convento de Santa Teresa, Cochabamba, Catholic church and convent in Cochabamba, Bolivia

Iglesia y Convento de Santa Teresa is a colonial-era religious complex in downtown Cochabamba built in the Baroque style. The structure features carved stone columns, religious artwork throughout the interior, and an ornate altar as its focal point.

The complex was founded in 1726 through a land donation by Juan Salvador Crespo and Melchora Macías. A group of Carmelite sisters from La Plata arrived later to establish their contemplative community here.

The convent was home to Carmelite sisters who lived a life devoted to prayer and contemplation. The spaces inside reveal how this religious community organized their daily worship and spiritual practice.

The complex sits on Calle Mariano Baptista between Mayor Rocha and Ecuador streets in downtown Cochabamba. Guided tours are available to explore the architectural details and religious artworks throughout the buildings.

The 1760 design is credited to architect Pedro Nogales and engineer Martínez Cáceres. The stone facade is 20 metres wide, flanked by two lateral columns, and the tower holds two bells. The first four Carmelite sisters came from La Plata in 1760: a prioress, a sub-prioress, a portress and a novice.