San Juan Sacatepéquez

After the conquest, the Spanish crown focused on the Catholic evangelism of the natives.

The doctrines became Indian towns that remained unaltered for the remainder of the Spanish colonial period.

The doctrines were independent from external controls and were run by a group of friars.

In 1638, the Order of Preachers split their large doctrines, which meant large economic benefits for them.

San Juan Sacatepéquez has a temperate climate (Köppen: Csb).