Parroquia San Juan Bautista de Yanahuara

The Parroquia San Juan Bautista de Yanahuara is defined by its white volcanic stone facade, a striking example of the mestizo baroque style completed in seventeen fifty. While surrounding structures in this traditional district often lean toward neoclassical or classicist designs, this church stands out for the intricate carvings covering its exterior. The portal is heavily ornamented with vegetal motifs, floral volutes, and figures of angels that guide the eye toward the central statue of Saint John the Baptist.