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Barichara

Barichara is home to cobblestone streets and whitewashed buildings with red-tiled roofs that look almost as new as the day they were constructed some 300 years ago. It's no wonder that many Spanish-language films and telenovelas are shot here. Granted, the movie-set appearance owes a debt to considerable reconstruction efforts made since the town was declared a national monument in 1978.

Attractions

Must-see attractions for your itinerary

Parque Para Las Artes
Barichara
A lovely little park decorated with impressive water features (although they were out of service when we visited), statues carved by local sculptors and…
Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción
Barichara
This 18th-century sandstone church is the most elaborate structure in Barichara, looking somewhat too big for the town’s needs. Its golden stonework …
Taller Centro Dia
Barichara
Inside the courtyard of the Museo Aquileo Parra, this collective of 24 senior citizens weaves bags and other artisanal products from fique fibers using…
Iglesia de Santa Bárbara
Barichara
Atop a hill at the north end of town, Barichara's oldest church was carefully reconstructed in the 1990s (only the facade survived). The floor has quite a…
Capilla de Jesús Resucitado
Barichara
This humble pale-yellow chapel has a fine baroque mahogany altarpiece. The original bell tower was damaged by lightning but has since been restored. Do…
Capilla de San Antonio
Barichara
Capilla de San Antonio is the youngest of the town’s churches, dating from 1831.