The building was built between 1743-1772 and the tower was added in the 19th century.
Blending native and Catholic art, San Francisco’s Baroque facade is richly decorated with indigenous symbols such as masked figures, snakes, dragons and tropical birds.
The interior is neoclassical in style, featuring small cedar altars decorated with gold leaf designs. It is not permitted to take photographs inside the sanctuary.
The roof can be climbed for fine views of the church rooftops and the city of La Paz.
