Plaza & Church of San Francisco
Iglesia y Plaza de San Francisco
The traditional trading square in the south-west of the old town, with textile and handicraft stalls; the nearby San Francisco church keeps its gilded altar.
Iglesia y Plaza de San Francisco is where locals shop. Around the square you can buy wool shawls, Otavalo-style textiles and handicrafts, and prices are negotiable. The San Francisco church dates from the colonial period, and its main altar is gilded wood carving. The square was renovated in recent years, and the stalls have been arranged in an orderly layout. Keep an eye on your belongings. It is quiet at night, so visit during the day.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Plaza de las Flores
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (New Cathedral)
- Mercado 10 de Agosto
- Calle Larga
- Parque Calderón
- Old Cathedral (El Sagrario)
- Church of Santo Domingo
- Museo de las Conceptas