Metepec, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

St. John the Baptist Church

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 26, 2021

1. St. John the Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Iglesia de San Juan Bautista de Metepec
y Ex Convento Franciscano
Al pie del Cerro de los Magueyes, se encuentra el conjunto arquitectónico integrado por el Ex Convento Franciscano y la Parroquia de San Juan Bautista de Metepec; construidos en el siglo XVI. La iglesia dedicada a San Juan Bautista data de 1569, aunque la comunidad adoptó desde aquella época el culto a San Isidro Labrador.

En el mismo sitio de la pequeña iglesia original de techo plano y fachada sencilla, en 1741 se comenzó la construcción del actual templo de fachada barroca; así, en 1775 se convirtió en parroquia y Cayetano Jacinto de Sotomayor, fue su primer párroco.

El Ex Convento Franciscano es un sitio mágicamente admirable, pues cuenta con pinturas en sus muros que se distinguen por el cordón franciscano que las enmarca y elementos de la cosmovisión indígena, rescatadas con un fino trabajo realizado hace algunos años.

Horario:
De 10:00 h a 14:00 h y de 16:00 h a 19:00 h., todos los días, excepto miércoles.

English:
St. John the Baptist Church
On the slopes of the "Cerro

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de los Magueyes" there is the architectural ensemble formed by the former Franciscan convent and the parish of San Juan Bautista de Metepec. In 1569, a small church was built, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, but the agricultural community of the time chose Saint Isidore the Farmer as its true patron. In 1741 the church was torn down and on the same site the present church was built with a beautiful baroque facade; in 1775 it became a parish, and Cayetano Jacinto de Sotomayor became its first priest.

The former Franciscan convent is a magically admirable place, because it has paintings on its walls that are distinguished by the Franciscan cord that frames them and elements of the indigenous worldview, rescued by fine work done a few years ago.

Open from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm., everyday except on Wednesday.

Erected by Ayuntamiento de Metepec 2019-2021.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1569.

Location. 19° 15.058′ N, 99° 36.261′ W. Marker is in Metepec, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). Marker is on 5 de Mayo just north of Avenida Estado de México, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Metepec MEX 52140, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 26, 2021

2. St. John the Baptist Church Marker

A portion of the San Juan Bautista Church can be seen in the background.

within walking distance of this marker. Church of San Juan Bautista (within shouting distance of this marker); Tree of the Bicentennial of National Independence (within shouting distance of this marker); Hill of the Magueyes (within shouting distance of this marker); Former Franciscan Convent of San Juan Bautista de Metepec (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); El Paseo de la Agricultura (about 90 meters away); The Chapel of the Virgin of Sorrows (about 120 meters away); La Tlanchana (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named Hill of the Magueyes (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Metepec.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.