It was built in the 16th century upon a pre - Inca structure and was constructed in such a way that the rays of the rising sun of the solstice in December penetrate the cupola of the church, striking a triangle above the altar.
See ehitati 16. sajandil inkaeelse rajatise kohale ning konstrueeriti selliselt, et tõusva päikese kiired paistavad detsembrikuu pööripäeval läbi kiriku kupli kolmnurgale altari kohal.