Jim & Carole's Mexico Adventure

Carole and I live in Ajijic, a village on the shore of Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest natural lake. During our travels in Mexico, we have found a startling cultural mix from ancient pre-hispanic to the 21st Century.This is a land of vivid colors and contrasts, a country which provides us with fascinating new perspectives. We hope you enjoy this photographic journal as much as we have enjoyed creating it.

Showing posts with label Jalpan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jalpan. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Sierra Gorda Part 3 of 14: The interior of the church at Misón Jalpan

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The interior style of  Misión Jalpan de Santiago is different than its facade . The church facade is New Mexican Baroque, sometimes called ...
Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Sierra Gorda Part 2 of 14: The baroque exterior of Misión Jalpan's church

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    Jalpan's Franciscan mission church, viewed over its atrium wall . This was the first of five churches constructed between 1750-60,...
Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Sierra Gorda Part 1 of 14: The Magic Pueblo of Jalpan de Serra

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Father Junipero Serra oversaw the construction of Jalpan's church .  The word Jalpan comes from the  Nahuatl  language and means ...
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