Formulación del plan de conservación para el templo de Cristo Rey de la ciudad de Pasto Nariño.

Abstract

This work aims to contribute to strengthening the conservation of the Cristo Rey Temple, located in the historic center of San Juan de Pasto, Nariño, declared a Cultural Heritage Site (BIC) by Decree 531 of 2005. Its purpose is to generate actions to support the preservation of the historical, architectural, artistic, and symbolic value of the building, in accordance with the current Colombian legal framework. The research is based on a historical, architectural, and pathological analysis, which identified multiple physical, chemical, and biological damages such as moisture absorption, detachment, erosion, and plant and animal colonization that affect its structural and aesthetic integrity. These pathologies were evaluated according to the construction systems involved (stone, mortar, brick, and reinforced concrete). The theoretical and regulatory framework is based on the principles of the Venice Charter (1964), the ICOMOS guidelines, and UNESCO conventions, highlighting the importance of tangible and intangible heritage and community participation in its management. Documentary, exploratory, and mixed methodologies, supported by laboratory tests and on-site observations, were applied to establish a comprehensive technical and heritage assessment. Based on the results, conservation actions were formulated, focusing on cleaning, consolidation, application of water-repellent treatments, humidity control, vegetation removal, and protection from urban wildlife, as well as the implementation of monitoring through non-destructive testing. The proposed Conservation Plan outlines a preventive and sustainable management approach that promotes the comprehensive preservation of the temple, strengthens its social appropriation, and ensures its transmission as a heritage legacy to future generations.