San Joaquin Parish
San Joaquin Parish: essential information
This iconic 18th-century church is the spiritual heart of Bacalar. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, it features a majestic ceiba tree in its atrium, a sacred…
- Price
- Free
- Hours
- 08:00–20:00
- Location
- Calle 22 esquina con Avenida 5, Centro (frente al Parque Principal), Bacalar, Quintana Roo.
This iconic 18th-century church is the spiritual heart of Bacalar. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, it features a majestic ceiba tree in its atrium, a sacred tree to the Maya. It is dedicated to Saint Joachim, the city's patron saint and grandfather of Jesus. Historically, the church was a crucial site of refuge and protection for the inhabitants during the violent Caste War, witnessing some of the most intense episodes of local resistance. Open to the public Monday through Sunday.
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Place information
Price
Free
Schedule
08:00 – 20:00
Location
Calle 22 esquina con Avenida 5, Centro (frente al Parque Principal), Bacalar, Quintana Roo.
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