Temple Lord of Tila

The Temple Lord of Tila is a church building in Leona Vicario, Balancan, with a multicolored facade painted in pastel shades of pink, yellow, purple, green, and blue. The structure sits in a flat landscape and welcomes regular visitors from local communities and surrounding villages.

Construction began in 1996 through local community initiatives, with residents organizing food sales and gatherings to raise funds for the building. The project demonstrates how the community united to create a place for their faith.

The temple honors the Lord of Tila, a devotion rooted in Chiapas that brings together people from neighboring villages and remains central to their spiritual lives. The colorful appearance reflects the faith and pride of the communities that gather here.

The church welcomes visitors throughout the day and draws people from nearby villages including Multe, Laguna Coronada, and Arenal. A small lagoon in front provides a calm spot for quiet moments or taking photographs.

During April, sunflower fields surrounding the temple burst into bloom, briefly transforming the flat landscape into a sea of yellow flowers. This seasonal change creates a temporary but striking setting for those who visit at the right time.