HISTORICAL
ARCHITECTURE
Many of the edifices that you?ll see
in San Blas were built in the 18th
century. Today, they are among some of the state?s most important historic
monuments.
Templo de la
Virgen
del Rosario. Located in the so-called Cerro de
San Basilio, also known as La Contaduria. This colonial-style building
has a stone façade and walls supported by wide columns. On the walls you?ll see
two medallion bas-reliefs depicting two Spanish kings. Also of interest are the
remains of the church?s baroque-style nave. Open daily from 8:00 to 7:00.
Fuerte
de la Contaduria (Contaduria Fort). Located in the so-called Cerro de
San Basilio, also known as La Contaduria. A striking feature on this
colonial structure is the huge rectangular windows with basket-handle arches.
You also can check out the fort?s main patio, the walkways and the cannons.
Open daily from 8:00 to 7:00.
Antigua Aduana. Located
in downtown San Blas. This colonial structure
was San Blas? old customs building. Today, you can
see what?s left of the walls and the arches on the main façade. Open daily from
8:00 to 7:00.
