Misión San Francisco del Valle de Tilaco

Northern Central Highlands


Dedicated to St Francis of Assisi, this fine mission church in the village of Tilaco was built between 1754 and 1762 and has an impressive façade and bell tower. Look out for the Franciscan coat of arms above the main entrance, as well as for an image of St Francis himself.


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