Church and Convent of San Francisco
Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco
One of Bolivia's oldest monasteries. The guided tour includes underground crypts and a rooftop of domes with views over Cerro Rico.
The Convent of San Francisco was founded in 1547, and its present buildings date from a reconstruction in the 18th century. Inside the church is a statue of the Señor de Veracruz, regarded as miracle-working. The guided tour covers the monastery museum's colonial paintings, the cloisters and the underground crypts. Finally you climb to the roof, where rows of small white domes frame views of Cerro Rico and the old town. It is one of Potosí's best viewpoints. Admission is about 20–30 bolivianos. You must follow a guide, and the visit takes about an hour.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat, roughly 09:00–12:00, 14:30–18:00
Nearby sights
- Plaza 10 de Noviembre
- Ingenio San Marcos Museum
- Potosí Cathedral
- Casa Nacional de Moneda
- Arco de Cobija
- Mercado Central
- Torre de la Compañía de Jesús
- Church of San Lorenzo de Carangas