Church of the Hospital of San Pedro

It is located on the corner of 6th Street West and 3d Avenue South. The façade is diagonally across the hospital entrance. It is characterized by its details, the small atrium, and a forged-iron structure on top.

An ill-advised maintenance project painted the temple and the hospital. It is adequately illuminated during the nights, which has turned it into an irresistible site for photographers.

The façade is traditional and elevated; the sides are lower and do not have bell towers as the other churches of the city. The details are evidently Baroque. On the side, on 3d Avenue South, there is a sober wood door. The columns at the entrance, as well as those above, have circular details in the Salomon style.

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It was built in 1654 and is one of several works of José de Porres.

The purpose of this building was to provide medical aid to the members of the Ecclesiastic community.

Nine years after, it started to take care of the diseased. Its name is linked to Saint Brother Peter, who had the chance to see his dream come true.

Earthquakes wiped out the building. The restoration works, however, allow the temple to continue operating. Each Sunday, mass is held here. Church and Convent of the Capuchins