Temple of the Immaculate Conception (Uruapan)

“The New Temple” of quarry and stucco ⛪🌸

Ubicado justo a un costado de The Huatápera, este recinto ofrece un contraste visual fascinante en el corazón de Uruapan. Mientras San Francisco representa el peso de la historia del siglo XVI, este edificio, conocido por los locales de antaño como “El Templo Nuevo”, nos habla de la evolución arquitectónica de la ciudad a finales del siglo XIX.

Singular Architecture 🏛️

What makes this temple special is not its opulence, but its unusual characteristics for a Michoacan church:

• The Profile: If you look closely, you will notice that it lacks a tower and dome, which gives it a horizontal and discreet silhouette, very different from the verticality of traditional parishes.

• The Guardians: At the top (the top of the façade), observe the sculptures of angels carved from quarry that watch over the square.

• Los Guardianes: En la parte superior (el remate de la fachada), observa las esculturas de ángeles labrados en cantera que vigilan la plaza.

• The Interior: Its floor plan is a Latin cross, maintaining the classic structure of the Catholic liturgy.

Strategic Location 📍

Its position is key to understanding the civic-religious center of Uruapan. It is part of the architectural “trinity” of the main block, coexisting wall to wall with the historic Huatápera and steps from the Parish of San Francisco.

🌟 Our Recommendation

Photographic contrast.

1. The Photo of the Complex: Being attached to La Huatápera (which is made of dark stone and ancient plateresque style) and having this church finished in more modern white and pink, a very interesting contrast of textures is created for architectural photography.
2. Quick Visit: It is an ideal temple for a brief visit of peace and prayer. Being less touristy than La Huatápera, it is usually a quieter space used by local people for daily worship.
3. Location: Use it as a reference point. If you are in front of its door, you are literally in the center of everything: on the right the culture (Museum), on the left the history (Plaza Morelos) and in front the commercial life.