San Joaquin Church

San Joaquin became an independent parish 1793 through the advocation of the Most Holy Name of Jesus. The church of San Joaquin was finished in 1850, however Fr. Tomas Santaren decorated the facade of the chucrh with a very unique relief which informs the victory of Spain against the Moors. The carver which decorated the facade seemed to adore Chinese artistry so much because the carvings of the imageries appeared so oriental. Aside from the mural on the pediment everything else is left clean and simple. A graceful arch is enclosing the entrance portal while floral carvings frame the statuary niches. Rosettes decorate the thin line of cornice and the bare finials continued by a parade of balusters crown the bas-relief pediment.