Cuauhtlancingo is a barrio of the city of Puebla. Its principal monument is the church of San Juan Bautista, which dates largely from the 1700s.
The church facade shows many features typical of Pueblan churches, notably featuring a pair of large stucco reliefs flanking the choir window.
On the left is the martyrdom of St Barbara, identified by the tower beside the saint. On the right is displayed the martyrdom of St Catherine of Alexandria, here identified by her famous wheel.
The church interior is distinguished by its magnificent gilded main altarpiece, fashioned in late baroque style with encrusted spiral columns.
Statues of notable saints remain, including the patron John the Baptist accompanied by his woolly lamb at center. Others include Sts Peter and Paul and several robed female figures.
text © 2025 Richard D. Perry
photography courtesy of Niccolo Brooker
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