Santa María Tonantzintla, Baroque church in Tonantzintla, Mexico.
The Santa María Tonantzintla church displays countless stucco decorations covering walls and ceilings with religious figures, flowers, fruits, and birds.
The construction evolved through four phases from the 16th to 19th centuries, with the basic layout, cupola, sacristy, and main altar completed by 1700.
The church interior combines Christian elements with indigenous Mexican artistic traditions, featuring dark-skinned angels and local cultural symbols.
The church operates independently from the Archdiocese of Puebla and maintains regular visiting hours for tourists interested in Mexican religious architecture.
The interior decoration follows the horror vacui principle, filling every surface with intricate plasterwork that merges European and Native American motifs.
Location: Tonantzintla
Location: Cholula
Location: San Pedro Cholula Municipality
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 19.02988,-98.31970
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:41
Great Pyramid of Cholula
3.6 km
Cholula
3.5 km
Zona arqueológica de Cholula
3.6 km
Estrella de Puebla
9.2 km
Puebla sinkhole
12.1 km
International Museum of the Baroque
7.8 km
Tonantzintla Observatory
516 m
San Francisco Acatepec church
1.4 km
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios
3.7 km
San Gabriel Convent
3.9 km
La Constancia Mexicana
11.4 km
Museo Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Mexicanos
12.4 km
Torre Ejecutiva JV III
6.2 km
Conventual Temple of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
12.4 km
Torre JV Juárez
10.6 km
Templo de la Concordia de Sacerdotes del Oratorio de San Felipe Neri de Puebla.
12.5 km
Monumento a los Héroes de la Independencia
11.4 km
Mercado de Sabores Poblanos
12.2 km
Our Lady of Guadalupe Sanctuary
12.1 km
Templo María Madre de la Iglesia, Huexotitla (Puebla)
11.6 km
Patio de los Azulejos
12.5 km
Church of San Marcos Evangelista, Puebla
12.3 km
Torre Ejecutiva JV II
6 km
Jardín Etnobotánico Francisco Peláez R.
2.1 km
Statue of Benito Juárez, Cholula
3.9 km
San Miguel Arcángel Fountain
3.9 km
Chapel of the Misterios Gozosos de Nuestra Señora
12.4 km
Parque Lineal
7.9 kmVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes