The Church of San Pedro de Atacama The Church of San Pedro de Atacama was created as a parish before 1641. In March 1557 the provitero Cristóbal Díaz gave mass at the ayllu of San Pedro de Atacama, with Juan, the main chief of Atacama and the other Indians. Is unknown the exact date of construction of the church, but in 1641 served as a parish. 
The Church of San Pedro de Atacama was created as a parish before 1641. In March 1557 the provitero Cristóbal Díaz gave mass at the ayllu of San Pedro de Atacama, with Juan, the main chief of Atacama and the other Indians. Is unknown the exact date of construction of the church, but in 1641 served as a parish.
Its original location was adjacent to the museum, today it is located on front of the main square. For the construction of this beautiful church, one of the most beautiful of the high plateau (altiplano), was used adobe walls, ceiling chañar and Algarrobo (native trees from the area) and cactus, covered with mud and straw, for bonding Lama leather was used instead of nails. Inside is a beautiful sacred altar with polychrome figures.
For the exterior was built with thick adobe walls, three doors with beautiful arches, these dating from 1744.
In 1951 it was declared a national monument. All 28 and June 29 of each year, we celebrate the feast of St. Peter and St. Paul, patterns of people.
Today, with funding from the residents and tourists of San Pedro de Atacama, the church has been restored, repairing areas damaged by the years, and repainted white and illuminated at night.
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