Orosi Museums

The Monastery in the San Jose Orosi Church is no longer in use and has since been converted into a museum. When you enter, the first room shows the history of the church. The second room has on display antique furniture such as an old confessionary booth, wax candle holders, a processional cross, an old pulpit, and a bell. The third room is for all the silver works, many of which display remarkable craftsmanship. The colorful religious clothing on display was traditionally bordered in Antigua, Guatemala. The fourth room shows some interesting polychrome sculptures, one of which represents the historic Virgin of Ujarras. These sculptures are still used today during Easter week.

In the next room you will find a small collection of oil paintings of the Virgin of Guadalupe, and the last room is nothing less than a genuine Franciscan cell with what is left of its severe and austere furniture. The Monastery was also used as a learning center for teaching crafts such as ironwork and carpentry, as well as Music, Spanish and Latin classes.

The Basilica of the Temple is quite small but charming and extremely well preserved. Its adobe construction has been painted white, and it is surrounded by a pleasant garden. It consists of three small naves with cedar pillars and stone bases. Local cane was used for the artwork, as it was the traditional building material of the region. The left nave has two small chapels. Do not miss the very beautiful altar pieces on the lateral naves.

The Church and the Museum are opened to the public from 9am to 4pm. It is closed on Thursdays.