San Juan Cathedral (Catedral de San Juan Bautista)
San Juan, Puerto Rico
2 ticket options available · from $49.99 · free cancellation on 1 of 2
Tours, passes & combos at San Juan Cathedral (Catedral de San Juan Bautista)
Skip-the-line, guided tours, city passes and combo tickets — priced higher because they bundle extras beyond standard entry.
| Seller | Option | Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GetYourGuide Free cancellation | Guided History Walk from Downtown | $49.99 | View |
Did you know?
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- Cathedral in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Visitor information
- Address: 151 Calle del Cristo, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico
- Phone: +1 787-722-0861
- Official website: https://catedraldesanjuanpr.org/
People also ask
Why is the San Juan church famous?
Old San Juan's venerated cathedral is Puerto Rico's grandest religious building, and one of its most important. In fact, San Juan Bautista is the seat of the Archdiocese of Puerto Rico. It's also the second oldest church in the Western Hemisphere, and the oldest church on U.S. soil.
How old is the oldest church in Puerto Rico?
The original cathedral of the nascent Ciudad de Puerto Rico (formally established as Puerto Rico de San Juan Bautista in 1521) was constructed from wood from 1513, intended to become the seat of the First Catholic Diocese to be established in the Americas, founded earlier in 1511.
Who is buried in San Juan Cathedral?
Go inside to see the tomb of Spanish explorer Ponce de León, who founded the first settlement on Puerto Rico and in 1509 was named the island's first governor. The remains of St. Pio, a Roman martyr, can also be seen in the cathedral—the saint's mummy has been displayed here in a glass box since 1862.