Convento de San Francisco

The Convento de San Francisco is a Franciscan complex in central Santa Fe featuring a single-nave church with wooden ceilings assembled without nails. The walls use rammed earth construction, a traditional building method that provides durability and thermal regulation.

Franciscan monks established this religious site in 1673, with the main church completed by 1688. The surrounding buildings and cloisters were developed gradually over the following decades.

The convent holds religious artworks that reflect the connection between Spain and the Americas. The baroque sculpture from a royal donation shows how this place served as a bridge between distant cultures and worlds.

The complex is located near the Juan de Garay and Estanislao Lopez museums alongside the Plaza de las Tres Culturas. This central location allows visitors to explore multiple historical sites in Santa Fe during a single visit.

In 1825, a jaguar entered through a window during a flood, leading to a tragic incident inside the convent. Marks from this unusual event are still visible today on an ancient table preserved within the building.

Location: Santa Fe

Inception: 1673

GPS coordinates: -31.65944,-60.70983

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:41