Convento & Iglesia de San Pedro Claver

Named after Pedro Claver (1580-1654), a Spanish Jesuit who worked for 40 years for the rights and the wellbeing of the slaves in the city. He was beatified in 1888, and in 1985 named the patron saint of human rights. His relics are visible in a crystal arch under the altar. Moreover, on the second floor you can visit the room where he lived the last times of his life and died. On the second floor there is also an exhibition of Afro-Caribbean art.

• museum

Address

Plaza de San Pedro Claver

Hours

Mon-Sat 08:00-17:00, Sun 08:00-16.30

Price

COP$6,000