Trujillo - El Carmen Church and Monastery

(Local Name: Iglesia y Monasterio El Carmen) The Iglesia y Monasterio El Carmen (El Carmen Church and Monastery) was built in 1724 and is still occupied by nuns. This Carmelite monastery has endured the earthquakes that have affected many of Trujillos colonial buildings. The El Carmen Church and Monastery consumes an entire block at the corner of Bolívar and Colón.

The church houses the Carmelite Museum, known for having the best collection of colonial art in Trujillo. The museum has a large collection of baroque and rococo paintings, primarily from the 1600s and 1700s. There are also pieces from the Quito Art School. One portion of the museum deals specifically with art restoration.