Capilla del Cristo Chapel

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Parque de las Palomas, Calle Cristo, San Juan, PR, 00901, Puerto Rico
+1 787 721 2400 (Tourist Information)

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Located at Parque de las Palomas (Pigeon's Park ) on Calle Cristo, this is a beautiful and unique chapel set at the foot of steep cliffs. This small chapel was built in the 1700's. According to a legend the builder was a man whose life was saved when he and his runaway horse suddenly stopped short before plunging over the cliffs. In an act of gratitude to God for saving his life, this saved soul built the chapel on the exact spot where his life was spared. Admission is free.

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Bus: Old Town trolley

Hours

Tu from 10:00 AM to 03:30 PM

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