Cathedral

This is a grand structure that dominates the entire north part of the main plaza. It was established as the seat of the Bishopric and today of the Archbishopric.

It was begun in the middle of the XVI century but has undergone several constructive stages in different eras. The main façade is a remarkable early XVIII century baroque work of art. It looks as wooden altars are made inside churches but here outside and carved out of solid stone.

The Cathedral is dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and in its central part stands out a stone relief that shows the Virgin in full Assumption while the Disciples are looking up towards her in amazement. Some reach out with their arms trying to touch her but she’s being borne to heaven by two angels and in heavenabove awaits the Holy Trinity to crown her.

It has three doors that lead into three naves with a central choir loft and a beautiful historic organ. There are also several side chapels; the Chapel of relics, where real bones of Saints are kept, the Chapel of the Holy Cross of Huatulco and the Chapel dedicated to the Lord of Lightning (El Señor del Rayo), a major local deity.