The Cathedral Santa Rosa de Lima anchors the eastern side of the central plaza and is the most prominent building in town. Designed in the form of a Latin cross with a single central nave divided into three sections, it is one of the best-preserved examples of late-colonial baroque architecture in western Honduras.
The interior is simple but handsome, with thick stone walls that keep it cool even on warm afternoons. The facade was partially reconstructed after the 1877 earthquake by architect Francisco Martinez, who managed to preserve the original baroque character while strengthening the structure. Step inside on a Sunday morning to see the cathedral full and the plaza outside buzzing with market vendors.