Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Templo del Hospitalito
Hospitalito Church
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Templo de San Francisco
San Francisco Church
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
1. Templo del Hospitalito / Templo de San Francisco Marker
Templo más antiguo de Pátzcuaro, su construcción se realizó con la llegada de la orden de San Francisco, la primera en pisar a la región. Su fachada renacentista data del siglo XIX.
Templo de San Francisco
En su interior conserva un Cristo en pasta de caña de maíz que data del siglo XVI. En 1867 el edificio sufrió un incendio y fue hasta 1888 cuando se comenzó su restauración. Aun luce su cruz atrial.
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Hospitalito Church
Oldest church in Pátzcuaro, its construction was carried out with the arrival of the order of San Francisco, the first religious order to set foot in the region. Its Renaissance façade dates from the XIX century.
San Francisco Church
Inside retains a statue of Christ made of paste of corn stalk from the XVI century. The building has a fire and it was not until 1888 that its restoration began. It still remains its atrial cross.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 19° 30.799′ N, 101° 36.728′ W. Marker is in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán. It is at the intersection of Terán and Federico Tena, on the left when traveling west on Terán. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pátzcuaro MIC 61600, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Western Mexico, in the Bajío, and on the Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: López Family House and "The Gulf of Mexico" Store (a few steps from this marker); Founding of the Province of Michoacán (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle Ponce de Léon (within shouting distance of this marker); Señor Crucificado del Tercer Orden (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Customs House (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Old Hospital of San Juan de Dios (about 180 meters away); Temple and Hospital San Juan de Dios (about 180 meters away); Olaciregui Family House (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pátzcuaro.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
2. Templo del Hospitalito / Templo de San Francisco Marker English text
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
3. Templo del Hospitalito / Templo de San Francisco Marker
The marker is near the entrance to the atrium of the Temple of San Francisco.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
4. The Christ made of cornstalk paste in the Templo de San Francisco
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
5. Templo de San Francisco and its atrial cross, seen in profile to the right
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
6. A view of the interior of the Templo del Hospitalito
The Templo del Hospitalito is one block north of the Templo de San Francisco on Federico Tena.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 666 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 9, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
