Overview
Construction of San Pedro Claver Church began in 1603 by the Jesuits, honoring Father Pedro Claver (1580-1654), who dedicated his life to baptizing and caring for enslaved Africans brought to Cartagena. The saint's remains are preserved in a glass case inside the church. The attached museum displays colonial religious art and African artifacts, the inner courtyard features a lovely tropical garden, and the rooftop offers views over the Walled City's rooftops. A key site for understanding Cartagena's slave-trade history.
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday 08:00-17:30, Saturday-Sunday 08:00-16:00.
Travel Tips
Head to the rooftop for views over the Walled City. Allow about 1 hour for both the museum and church.
Hotels near San Pedro Claver Church & Museum
Hotels and guesthouses in Cartagena, Old Town, Cartagena
Other attractions in Cartagena
Walled City (Ciudad Amurallada)
A UNESCO World Heritage Site preserving 16th-century Spanish colonial walls and buildings.
Castillo San Felipe de Barajas
South America's largest Spanish colonial fortress, built to defend against pirates.
Rosario Islands
A Caribbean archipelago of coral reefs and crystal water, about 1 hour by boat from Cartagena.
Getsemaní
Cartagena's hippest neighborhood, packed with graffiti art, salsa bars, and hostels.
Palace of the Inquisition
A colonial-era Inquisition museum revealing Cartagena's darker history.
Playa Blanca, Barú Island
Cartagena's most beautiful white-sand beach — Caribbean relaxation at its finest.
Café del Mar
Cartagena's premier sunset spot — cocktails atop the colonial walls overlooking the Caribbean Sea.