On June 20, 1625, the Society of Jesus established itself in Querétaro after seven years of attempts to obtain a royal license. Both the collegiate body and the temple were named after Saint Ignatius. In 1659, the coadjutor Tomás Ramírez collaborated in the construction of the temple, not only with funds, but also by directing the work. The temple has a Latin cross plan. To the left of the main façade (facing south) is the only three-section tower (unusual among the Jesuits, who usually had two-section towers). In 1806, a chapel dedicated to La Santa Escala was added to the nave, with a painting of San Antonio signed by Peralta in 1780. In 1696, the construction of another side chapel dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe was commissioned. The interior has been modified on several occasions, from Baroque altars to Art Nouveau decoration. The façade is framed by stone blocks.