Santuario e Iglesia de San Pedro Claver
A Jesuit church and museum on the Plaza de San Pedro Claver, in Cartagena's historic center, two blocks from the Torre del Reloj. The saint's remains are kept on the altar.
- Hours
- Museum: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mass: Monday to Saturday at 6:00 p.m.; Sundays at 7:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. (checked 2026-10-12).
- Price
- The museum is paid (see official website).
- Price level
- $$$$$
- Duration
- 0 to 2 hours
- Address
- Carrera 4 #30-01, Plaza de San Pedro Claver, Centro, Cartagena
Pedro Claver was born in Catalonia in 1580, came to Cartagena as a Jesuit and devoted his life to caring for the enslaved Africans arriving at the port. He died here in 1654 and was declared a saint in 1888. His remains are on the main altar.
The church was built between 1580 and 1654 and faces the Plaza de la Aduana. Next to it is the cloister, home to the museum with collections of religious art and Afro-Colombian history.
Under a 1985 law, September 9, Saint Peter Claver's day, is Colombia's national human rights day.
What to see
- The main altar with the remains of Saint Peter Claver.
- The cloister and the museum rooms.
- The dome, with guided climbs in small groups for an extra fee.
Getting there
- On foot from the Torre del Reloj: two blocks, past the Plaza de la Aduana.
- Taxi to the Plaza de San Pedro Claver.
Tips
- Combine it with the Museo de Arte Moderno, on the same plaza.
- It's a working church: be respectful during mass.
FAQ
What are the San Pedro Claver museum's hours?
Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
What time is mass?
Monday to Saturday at 6:00 p.m.; Sundays at 7:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m.
Can you go up to the dome?
Yes, on guided tours in small groups, for an extra fee on top of museum admission.
On the map
Photos: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz), CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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