Like a teenager ignoring their friends at dinner by chatting with online acquaintances instead, I did not realize this man praying in Templo de San Cristobal until after editing the shot a day later. Mexico is a country full of impressive churches with towering domes like Granada’s Cathedral, but the smaller ones vary so much visiting many hardly gets dull.
Mexicans pray passionately as they do in Tbilisi though the rituals changes from church to church, often dramatically. Yet you might miss them if you focus too long on the architecture or getting the right angle for your photo. You’ll just have to decide what you want to give up; but sparing a moment for a memory isn’t a travel decision we tend to regret.
Mexicans seem to be the most traditional in regards to religion of the Spanish speaking countries in my opinion.
Beautiful image and great to hear you’re exploring some of the lesser known sights of San Cristobal de Las Casas. I absolutely loved that city and ended up staying a month there – so much to see and do. Hoping you got out to see the religious practices at San Juan Chamula. I’ve heard its got a lot more touristy since I was there 5 years ago, but hopefully it hasn’t lost its magic and charm altogether.
I did make it to San Juan Chamula, it’s almost too bad (and good for the experience) that photos aren’t allowed there!