The Church of Candelaria was erected in 1548 by the bishop Francisco Marroquín, however later became a parish church. The main purpose of this church was to spread the evangelical message of Jesus Christ. Today, ruins of the façade remain visible and indicate scrupulous ornamental details.

The church complex of Santa Rosa was built in 1570 for a sisterhood known for their white clothing. Today, the building is infamous for two cracks running through the main part of the building. The cracks of the ruin tell a devastating story of the monstrosity of the earthquakes that ravished the region in the 18th century.

The history of the Church of Santo Domingo dates back to the middle of 16th century when the Order of Santo Domingo was established. The ruins of the actual church are located in the cultural complex of Santo Domingo, which is located on the territory that today offers exhibits of Colonial Art, Archaeological Modern Glass, and even a Pharmaceutical Museums.

The Temple of Our Lady of the Pilar of Zaragoza, popularly known as Capuchins, was built in 1725. Nuns of the Roman Catholic order, famous for their brown garments, lived here in severe conditions that demonstrated sacrifice for their religious beliefs. Today, the monastery’s well preserved cells, gardens, and courtyards are open for public viewing.

The San Jeronimo School was built in the first half of the 18th century by the Order of La Merced. The building was used for Royal Income of Sales Tax and Royal Custom, the city's top financial institutions of that time. Today, San Jeronimo is nothing more than a large ruin. The thick walls, old stairs, and courtyard are all well preserved, as are the paths that lead tourists through history.

The Recoleto missionaries’ request to build a temple in the city was finally granted when The School of Christ of the Apostolic Missionaries was erected in Colonial era. At the beginning of the 18th century, architect Diego de Porres built the classrooms, library, cloisters, and even a little hospital in this religious complex, which became later known La Recolección. Visit the magical ruins of a large, once magnificent place of worship.