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Convent · Huancayo, Junín
Convent of Santa Rosa de Ocopa
Franciscan convent founded in 1725 near Concepción, the starting point for missions to the central jungle. It houses a library with thousands of old books, an art collection and a natural history museum.
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About Convent of Santa Rosa de Ocopa
The Convent of Santa Rosa de Ocopa is located in the district of Santa Rosa de Ocopa, province of Concepción, about 5 km from the city of Concepción and about 25 km north of Huancayo, at 3,360 meters altitude. It was founded in 1725 by the Franciscan friar Francisco Jiménez de San José, next to a chapel dedicated to Santa Rosa de Lima.
The convent began as a missionary college and became the starting point for Franciscan missions to the central jungle of Peru, in the present-day provinces of Chanchamayo and Satipo, and to regions even farther into the Amazon. It was declared Cultural Heritage of the Nation in 1955.
The library is considered the most important in central Peru, with more than 25,000 volumes; some books date to the 15th century. The art collection gathers paintings from the Cusco and Flemish schools, and the natural history museum displays jungle animals brought by the friars.
The visit is guided and covers the cloisters, the church, the library and the museum rooms.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 90 minutes for the guided visit.
Best time
During the day, at the convent’s visiting hours, which vary through the week and can be suspended for religious celebrations. Confirm before you go.
How to get there
From Huancayo, go to Concepción by bus or taxi along the valley road and take a taxi about 5 km to the convent. Huancayo agencies include Ocopa on day tours of the valley.
Tip
At the end of August, around the 30th, the village celebrates the feast of Santa Rosa. Combine the visit with the villages along the way, known for their crafts.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Convent of Santa Rosa de Ocopa
Where is the Convent of Santa Rosa de Ocopa located?
In the district of Santa Rosa de Ocopa, about 5 km from Concepción and roughly 25 km north of Huancayo, in the Mantaro valley.
What to see at the Convent of Ocopa?
The cloisters and church, the library with more than 25,000 volumes, the art gallery with paintings from the Cusco and Flemish schools, and the natural history museum.
When was the Convent of Ocopa founded?
In 1725, by the Franciscan friar Francisco Jiménez de San José, as a missionary college for the central rainforest.