Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Coyoacán

The iglesia de San Juan Bautista is a colonial-era baroque church in Coyoacán built with a flat geometric facade and classical columns adorning its exterior. The interior features painted ceiling scenes and an ornately carved altar with religious imagery throughout.

The church was built between 1527 and 1552 on land that originally served the Aztec people for education. This construction replaced an older indigenous school and marked an important shift in the religious and social structure of the area.

The church is named after Saint John the Baptist and displays religious artworks inside that have held meaning for the community for centuries. The ornate altars and decorations reflect the devotion that visitors have practiced here and continue to practice today.

The site is easy to reach since it sits near Plaza Hidalgo and is accessible via public transportation. The church welcomes visitors during regular hours and services.

Beneath the church cloister lie remains of a calmecac, a former school for Aztec nobility, preserved within the foundation. These archaeological remnants show the history of this place before the church was built.

Location: Mexico City

Inception: 1522

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 19.34892,-99.16236

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07