Chapel of Christ the Savior (Capilla de Cristo)

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A small 18th-century chapel with a fascinating history.
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Calle del Cristo | Next to Pigeon's Park by the City Wall, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Reviewed 5 days ago

Small chapel built into the Old San Juan wall, but gates were locked at night. Not sure when, or if, gates are ever opened. Nice for photo ops if you happen to be walking along top of wall.

Date of experience: March 2019
Thank Jerry C
Reviewed 1 week ago

Church wasnt open when we were there. But nice place to take a pic. Right next to the plaza de palomad

Date of experience: March 2019
Thank William R
Reviewed 3 weeks ago

This was a very small chapel in Old San Juan. It was closed the day we were there, unfortunately. It has a very interesting history. Wished we could have visited when open.

Date of experience: February 2019
Thank Daisy C
Reviewed 5 weeks ago

We managed to see the Chapel of Christ the Savior on a Sunday, the only day of the week when it is open. Thanks to a local guide, we learned the very cool story about this tiny place. A couple of hundred years ago, some...More

Date of experience: February 2019
Thank ViktorTrue
Reviewed 5 weeks ago

I am pretty sure that this chapel was being used in a locked down food and restaraunt/bar street-which seemed not very Jesusey but what do I know. People loved it. There was a couple blondes who frustratedly pushed passed everyone saying they wouldn't eat/drink there...More

Date of experience: February 2019
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Reviewed February 16, 2019

In the mid 1700s a horseman plunged over the cliff here and survived. Now people come to pray for healing. We were fortunate that the small chapel was open the day we visited so we were able to see the gold and silver altar. The...More

Date of experience: February 2019
Thank Maryann L
Reviewed January 25, 2019

Situated in the old sector high up and overlooking the Ocean its a great piece of local history and being well preserved. Its not possible to go inside but the exterior is good enough in itself. The surrounding narrow cobblestone streets are a step back...More

Date of experience: November 2018
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Reviewed December 20, 2018

Right in Old San Juan, this is a very beautiful chapel. You can light a candle if you want.. The days there I was there were really crowded and almost impossible to go in, but in the 3rd day I was able to go in...More

Date of experience: November 2018
Thank Fleepa C
Reviewed December 16, 2018

A catholic chapel at the end of Calle Del Cristo street in old San Juan. It has more than 100 years old and an interesting history and preservation.

Date of experience: December 2018
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Reviewed November 6, 2018 via mobile

.....for the pigeons as they’re everywhere. Not worth a tour but a nice story and area even with the pigeons.

Date of experience: November 2018
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