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San Juan Cathedral (Catedral de San Juan Bautista)
San Juan Cathedral (Catedral de San Juan Bautista)

San Juan Cathedral (Catedral de San Juan Bautista)

Free admission
151 Calle Del Cristo, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00902

Ways to visit San Juan Cathedral (Catedral de San Juan Bautista)

Experience a traditional Catholic Mass or, when no service is being conducted, wander the nave free of charge, gaze at the huge stained glass windows, and take in the construction of the oldest church on US soil. Among its artifacts are the wax-covered mummy of 1st-century martyr St. Pius and the tomb of Ponce de León, notorious Spanish conquistador and the first governor of Puerto Rico. Guided walking tours of Old San Juan typically include a stop at the church.

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Flavors of San Juan Food Tour
Flavors of San Juan Food Tour
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$147.00 per adult
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Leslie was an amazing tour guide! And all the food was delicious 😋. I enjoyed learning about the history of San Juan while also enjoying the Puerto Rican cuisine
Kendra_C, Jun 2023
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We saw everything! David is the best tour guide.
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We saw everything! David is the best tour guide.
Blair_M, May 2023
Old San Juan Walking Tour
We got so much more from this tour than we ever expected. It was three hours and saw all of Old San Juan. Our tour guide, David, is incredibly knowledgeable. He invited questions from the group and knew answers to all of them. You can tell he loves his city, cleaning up trash as we walked. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone coming to San Juan and want to learn the history.
A little pricey but very worth it especially for 1st visit
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A little pricey but very worth it especially for 1st visit
Anna_W, Apr 2023
Flavors of San Juan Food Tour
Our tour guide was Marjorie. She was excellent! Very aware of safety, food and history and fun and bubbly on top of that! And still gave recommendations of other restaurants the following day.
Under the wing of David
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Under the wing of David
Michael_B, Feb 2023
Old San Juan Walking Tour
Our guide David expertly steered us through all the high points and hidden gems of Old San Juan, mixing his intimate knowledge with dry humor. He kept the tour moving, found a dry spot during a sudden shower, and was constantly looking out for our safety. Gracias David!
Must do tour
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Must do tour
Kendra_C, Jun 2023
Flavors of San Juan Food Tour
Leslie was an amazing tour guide! And all the food was delicious 😋. I enjoyed learning about the history of San Juan while also enjoying the Puerto Rican cuisine
The cats and colours of San Juan.
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The cats and colours of San Juan.
Lorraine_L, Jan 2023
Old San Juan Walking Tour
Seeing the stray cats of San Juan and talking to a volunteer who feeds them. The brilliant colours of the buildings along the quaint cobblestone streets really give San Juan charming character. Our guide, David Rodriquez was extremely informative and solicitous of our comfort and safety. We enjoyed his stories immensely.
Fun and learning in the Old city of Dan Juan
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Fun and learning in the Old city of Dan Juan
Zareen_A, May 2023
Cultural One Puerto Rico: Old San Juan, Shopping, and Dining. With Transport.
Enjoy the historical experience of Old city and the narratives by the guide Bryant . The guide was very enthusiastic snd fun to be with . He gave lots of information.
David was very...
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David was very...
Lydia_H, Dec 2022
Old San Juan Walking Tour
David was very knowledgeable about PR history. He was very kind and aware about our safety walking around the cobblestone streets! Thank you David!!!
Flavors of San Juan - Yum
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Flavors of San Juan - Yum
Kellie_H, Jun 2023
Flavors of San Juan Food Tour
The cuatro sombras had the BEST sandwich! Loved being in the private room. The popsicle in the park was my favorite, Fabian did a great job explaining so much history there! The only things I didn't like were out of his control, the weird people in the park, the temperature foe our main course, we were all sweating and luke warm food. Overall it was worth the cost and we had fun!
Ghost stories with bonus history lessons
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Ghost stories with bonus history lessons
Heather_R, May 2023
San Juan Ghost Walking Tour
I know this was a ghost tour, but the history was amazing!!! Richard really knows his history as well as the ghost stories. We walked quite a bit of Old San Juan at the perfect time of day - much cooler weather! Richard is so charming, you can’t help being mesmerized by his history lessons and stories! Highly recommend!!!
you’ll end the tour with a full belly and a happy heart
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you’ll end the tour with a full belly and a happy heart
jennessy_a, Jun 2023
Flavors of San Juan Food Tour
We went on our food tour with Leslie Ann and she was great! Learned so much about the island, its history, and food culture. Everything we ate was so good and the town is an amazing site! ps - wear comfy sneakers/sandals
Learning about the...
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Learning about the...
Lacie_F, May 2023
Cultural One Puerto Rico: Old San Juan, Shopping, and Dining with Transport.
Learning about the cultural locations and sharing memories with my husband. Having authentic Puerto Rican food.
Fabian was super knowledgeable
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Fabian was super knowledgeable
jeffreydecatur, May 2023
Old San Juan Walking Historical Tour
Fabian was a great guide, very knowledgeable and very personable. There were more than 10 people in our group, which was challenging at times. Fabian did a great job of herding everyone.
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Things to know before you go to San Juan Cathedral (Catedral de San Juan Bautista)

  • Entrance to San Juan Cathedral is free though donations are accepted.

  • The church offers visitors a peaceful place to cool off and get away from the busyness of San Juan.

  • The cathedral is currently the seat of Puerto Rico’s archdiocese and home to the Archbishop of San Juan.

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How to get to San Juan Cathedral (Catedral de San Juan Bautista)

San Juan Cathedral is located at 151 Calle del Cristo, across from El Convento Hotel and close to the San Juan Gate. Old San Juan offers a free trolley system with three different routes that include stops at top attractions such as the cathedral, allowing you to hop on and off where desired.

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Trip ideas

How to Spend 2 Days in San Juan

How to Spend 2 Days in San Juan

With two days to spend in the Puerto Rican capital, you’ll be able to tour the colonial old city, explore otherworldly bioluminescent bays, and head farther afield to experience Puerto Rico’s rain forests.

When to visit San Juan Cathedral (Catedral de San Juan Bautista)

Mass takes place Sundays at 9am and 11am and weekdays at 7:25am and 12:15pm. If you’re traveling to Puerto Rico during the holiday season, you can attend Misa de Gallo, the Roman Catholic Mass that is celebrated before midnight on Christmas Eve. At San Juan Cathedral, watch enactments of the Nativity scene and see the festive decorations.

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The Tomb of Ponce de León

On his search to discover the elusive Fountain of Youth, Ponce de León landed at a place he called Florida and later conquered Puerto Rico, eventually being appointed governor of the island in 1509. His original resting place was Iglesia de San Jose, but in the early 1900s he was transferred to San Juan Cathedral, where his body lies in a marble tomb near the transept.

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