Church Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Francisco
Explore a place declared a National Historical Monument in Yavi, province of Jujuy.
Come to a masterpiece founded in 1682, when the Tojo Marquis laid the foundation stone. Discover the temple that was built eight years later: the church Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Francisco. Get amazed with the state of its preservation and the value of its historical and religious heritage. Did you know that San Francisco Solano and Brother Mamerto Esquiú celebrated mass on this church’s altar?
Walk around the inside of the temple and observe the beauty of its details: the door ironworks, the wall and tower around the atrium, the sculptures, Cusco original paintings, the Spanish tile roof supported by rustic logs, the natural sunlight filtering through the alabaster plates on the wall openings, the golden covers embellishing the pulpit, the altars, and altarpieces. Enjoy all this in the province of Jujuy.
Location: Province of Jujuy, north of Argentina.
How to get there: Via the National Route 9 from San Salvador de Jujuy, capital of the province (300 km).
Altitude: 3,516 m above sea level.
Climate: Arid and dry.
Recommended length of stay: 1 day.
Recommended clothing and gear: Appropriate warm clothes for possible weather changes. Sunscreen lotion.