Iglesia de San Francisco de la Montaña, Colonial church in Veraguas Province, Panama.
The church exterior features a white bell tower entrance and two side entrances supported by brick columns along its stone structure.
Built in 1727, the church received national monument status in 1937 through Law 29, later reaffirmed by Law 68 in 1941.
The interior contains nine hand-carved altarpieces created by indigenous artisans, featuring religious scenes merged with local figures and cultural elements.
Visitors can reach the church by following the Panamerican Highway to Santiago, then driving 17 kilometers north past the National University.
The main altar comprises 480 individual pieces crafted from ash and cedar wood, distinguishing it from other colonial churches that imported European altars.
Location: Veraguas Province
GPS coordinates: 8.24548,-80.97207
Latest update: March 10, 2025 15:37
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