Ermita de la Popa
Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria de la Popa
The ruins of a colonial-era church on the north slope of the old town. After restoration, its white bell wall overlooks the whole town and the sea at sunset.
The Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria de la Popa was built in the 18th century and is one of Trinidad's oldest religious buildings. It was long abandoned, leaving only ruins, but it has been restored in recent years. A roughly 10-minute walk up the slope northeast of Plaza Mayor brings you here. From this spot you can see the old town's red-tiled roofs, the San Francisco bell tower, and the Ancón coast in the distance. It's a good place to watch the sunset. Admission is free. Above it is the Disco Ayala in the cave, and street lighting on the way back down is sparse at night, so take care.
Opening hours
Accessible all day
Nearby sights
- Disco Ayala
- Casa de la Música
- Casa de la Trova
- Iglesia Parroquial de la Santísima Trinidad
- Museo Romántico
- Museo de Arquitectura Colonial
- Convento de San Francisco
- Plaza Mayor