Church of San Cayetano Confesor

Templo de la Valenciana / Templo de San Cayetano Confesor

Built from 1765-1788 with funding from the rich silver mines, this is considered to be one of the best examples of Mexican Churrigueresque architecture. Particularly noteworthy are the finely-carved, elaborate altars covered in gold leaf.

Address

Salida a Dolores Hidalgo s/n

Getting there

5 km north of the city center; take 'Valenciana' or 'Cristo Rey' bus from the bus stop at the corner of the Alhóndiga and Calle 28 de Septiembre

Hours

Tue-Sun 06:30-18:00