About Basilica and Convent of San Francisco, Lima

The Spanish name for Saint Francis Monastery is Basilica Convento de San Francisco. This ancient and melancholic church and convent are part of the historic center of Lima. Both were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991. San Francisco church and its monastery are most famous for their catacombs containing the bones of about 10,000 people making it Lima's first cemetery. The library, on the upper level, hosts thousands of antique books and the monastery hosts an impressive collection of religious art. It is very well known for a mural of the Last Supper showing the apostles dining on guinea pig with a devil standing next to Judas. Though it has a slightly eerie appeal, the catacombs are actually a very impressive site worth taking a day out to explore.

Must See

  • The library with thousands of antique books
  • Catacombs
  • Mural of the Last Supper

How to reach

Bus station - Desamparados

Tips

  • Please note that visiting the catacombs is not for those who are claustrophobic, as the ceilings are low and doorways between chambers are even lower requiring people to bend when entering but they are at the end of the tour so you can skip it.
  • Children must be under adult supervision at all times.
  • Photography and videography inside the catacombs are not allowed.
  • Outside eatables are not allowed.
  • Wheelchair accessibility is available.
  • Credit cards are accepted.
  • Maintain proper etiquette and follow the group.
  • Audio tour guides are available.

Visit Time

Church Hours

Sunday:        7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m.

Monday:       7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday:      7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m.

Thursday:     7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m.

Friday:          7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m.

Saturday:      7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

No

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Adult: PEN 15.00

Students: PEN 8.00

Child: PEN 3.00

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Time you can spend

1 hour

 

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Weather

Mist 15.99°C

 

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