Iglesia San Marcos & Parque Central
Iglesia de San Marcos y Parque Central
The heart of Gracias's old town: a yellow-and-white parish church and a shaded central park, surrounded by cafés and colonial houses.
Around the central park is Gracias's most typical colonial townscape. On the south side, San Marcos Cathedral, the bishop's church, has a yellow-and-white façade and bell tower that serve as city landmarks. Next to it, a colonial building once housed the Audiencia de los Confines, the 16th-century Royal Audiencia of the Confines in Central America. Gracias was for a time the seat of Spanish rule in Central America. The park has fountains, gazebos and shoe-shine stands. Around it are cafés, Lenca craft shops and travel agencies, making it the place to arrange guides and private transport. It is ideal for an evening stroll to watch locals gather.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Iglesia La Merced
- Iglesia San Sebastián
- Fuerte de San Cristóbal
- Casa Galeano
- Aguas Termales Presidente
- Celaque National Park
- La Campa
- Cerro Las Minas