Capilla de Belén
Santuario de Belén
A small white chapel on a hilltop on the east side of the old town. Climbing the stone steps of the Stations of the Cross rewards you with a view over the whole city, and it is a favorite spot for locals to exercise and watch the sunset.
The Belén Chapel was built in the 17th and 18th centuries on a small hilltop on the east side of the old town. It is dedicated to the Holy Ecce Homo (Santo Ecce Homo) and is an important site during Holy Week processions. From the end of Fourth Street, a stone staircase with fourteen Stations of the Cross climbs the hill in about 15 minutes. From the top, you can overlook the white old town, the Puracé volcano, and the distant Andean mountains. Many residents exercise here in the early mornings and on weekends. It is best to go in a group during the day and not to climb after dark.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Iglesia La Ermita
- Museo de Historia Natural
- Morro de Tulcán
- Museo Arquidiocesano de Arte Religioso
- Iglesia de Santo Domingo & Universidad del Cauca
- Pueblito Patojo
- Casa Museo Mosquera
- Casa Museo Guillermo Valencia