San Felipe de Neri Church

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, San Felipe de Neri Church offers occasional volunteer-led tours; contact the church ahead of your visit to check availability. Most visitors spend an hour or less at this church during a stroll through Albuquerque’s scenic Old Town. To access the church, enter through the gift shop and explore at your own pace. Some visitors find the church a relaxing place to escape the sun for a few moments of solitude.

• The church is a popular landmark for art enthusiasts, history buffs, or travelers with an interest in religious sites.

• A gift shop is located on-site, selling religious items, books, children’s books, and souvenirs made by local artisans.

• This church is largely accessible to wheelchairs, with ramps at the front door.

• Entry is free.

It’s difficult to miss San Felipe de Neri Church, located on the north edge of the Old Town Plaza. Most visitors to Albuquerque wander through this historic city center at some point, and the charming church beckons many inside. If arriving by car, there are paid parking lots available on the outskirts of the Old Town. Alternatively, you can travel by taxi, rideshare, or buses to the Central and Rio Grande stop.

This church is open to visitors daily from mid-morning to late afternoon, though hours can change depending on volunteer availability and special events. Services take place early in the morning; check the church’s website for the mass schedule. For mild temperatures, plan a visit to Albuquerque in the spring months of April through June or the fall months of September through November.

San Felipe de Neri is just one landmark on the Old Town Plaza in Albuquerque. Dating back to the early 1700s, the plaza today offers a wide range of artisan shops, restaurants, galleries, and markets. It’s also a short stroll from landmarks including the Albuquerque Museum and the American International Rattlesnake Museum.