Completed in 1754, this attractive church is the smallest of the Sierra Gorda Missions, but has a delightful setting in the rather charming village of Concá, 35km northwest of Jalpan. Its walled garden, cubist-style wall painting and exuberant sculpted exterior are what makes the church so memorable, in stark contrast to the bare light blue and ochre interior.
Misión San Miguel Concá
Northern Central Highlands
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