Convent of Santo Ecce Homo

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Founded by Dominican monks in 1620, the Convent of Santo Ecce Homo is an exceptionally well-preserved example of colonial architecture. What makes it unique, however, are its ties to local history and culture. The floors are paved with stones quarried nearby, and are absolutely covered in fossils - a nod to the area’s ancient history. While the splendid retable gets most of the attention in the chapel, take a look at the carvings of pineapples, suns, and moons in the ceiling, or skull and crossbones with an Andean hat in the sacristy. The Capitulary Hall was originally used for meetings, but today is a small museum exhibiting ecclesiastical art, including a rare crucifix showing Christ with his eyes open.