Courtyard of Museo Arqueológico La Merced

This cloister, part of a 17th-c. colonial convent, exemplifies Spanish colonial architecture with clay tile flooring, whitewashed walls, wooden beams, and an open garden patio. Courtyards like this provided shade and ventilation, embodying monastic ideals of calm and contemplation. These spaces continue to reflect the region’s pre-Columbian and colonial heritage, offering visitors a place for reflection and connection to history.