Famous Monasteries and Churches

The old Spanish Colonial areas of the Andes are truly impressive places to visit not only for its architectural wonders but also their historical and transcendental significance. One could offer a website totally dedicated to only traditional religious temples of the Andes but for our purposes here….we have narrowed it down to our three favorites…… (click on image for more information)

Peru

The Viceroyalty of Peru with it the Spanish Royal representative in Lima, Peru was well know for its wealth and power which is well represented in its Spanish Colonial era Monasteries and religious houses.  Our favorite in Lima is……..

La Catedral

Ecuador

Quito is known as the “Rome of Latin America” with its unique blend of Vatican influence of traditional religious establishments and the indigenous imperial remembrances of the Incas. What is arguably the most impressive religious temple in Latin America is “La compania” church and is our favorite as well in Quito…….

La Compania

Colombia

While Colombia has many impressive temples in Bogota, Cali, Cartegena, and Medelin, we prefer the Neo Gothic country side church of Las Lajas.

Las Lajas