This church has a very ornate exterior - it is made out of carved lava rock. But it’s the interior that is really impressive, as every service is covered with gold leaf in ornate patterns with a Baroque style and Spanish/Moorish influences. Unfortunately, no photos are allowed inside the church. There’s a $5 entrance fee that is worth it to see this beautiful church.

I loved this church: it shows all the opulence of the catholic faith in a very good way. I was mainly drawn from the exterior that is so different from the surrounding churches (and I love the exterior even more than the interior) I was a bit disappointed because you are not allowed to take pictures (but I had to sneak one, sorry!) but the church is amazingly glorious with the gold gleaming in the sun coming from the top windows. Of course you just wonder around taking everything in and I find it relaxing not to have to focus on unmissable art (like the churches in Italy) and just enjoy your surroundings.

One of the most beautiful churches I saw (and I saw many of them in Italy, France, Russia, Ect.). Amazing interior gold decoration (they don't allow to take pictures). The exterior is also richly ornamented. Glory of the "Spanish occupation".

The church is very beautiful. I went in July 2024 and some things have changed. It used to be that the first Sunday of the month was free admission, but now the first Sunday of the month is half price. Currently the regular admission fee is $6. Also, when I entered the girl who works at the desk told me that we can take photographs without flash. That is a big change from before when they did not permit any photographs at all. There is a short free tour available... Just ask at the desk when you pay. You can have a guide that speaks English or Spanish.

I’ve seen a lot of churches and they tend to blend together, with few stand out exceptions. So I wasn’t expecting much more than the usual - pews, lots of stain glass, altar, mini altars, weird looking dolls at altars, long aisle, pulpit etc etc Boy was I surprised! This is one of the exceptions-a truly beautiful and unique church. The decorative gold throughout along with an over the top elegance had me in awe. You can take photos. Admission is $6- well worth the price. Better than the Basilica!