The Temple of Apostle Santiago in Tupataro, Michoacan
The Temple of Apostle Santiago in Tupataro, in the municipality of Huiramba, 18 kilometers (11 miles) from Patzcuaro on the Highway No. 14, is a place that we widely recommend to our guests at Hotel Mansion Iturbe . Temple of Apostle Santiago in Tupataro, Michoacán Also known as the Sistine Chapel of Michoacán , its construction dates from the 16th century, and was moved forward by the Creole clergyman originally from Patzcuaro , Don Diego Fernández de Villegas. The temple, dedicated to the devotion to the “Lord of the Pines,” is renowned for its construction using local techniques. Temple of Apostle Santiago in Tupataro, Michoacán In the Temple of Apostle Santiago in Tupataro , you can admire one of the few ceilings from the 18th century in Mexico that was painted with the help of the local indigenous. Celling from the Temple of Apostle Santiago in Tupataro When visiting the Temple of Apostle Santiago , give yourself time to appreciate the detailing