Why pilgrims come
Visit the resting place and legacy of St. Pedro de San José Betancur
The Franciscan sanctuary preserves the tomb of St. Pedro de San José Betancur, Guatemala’s first saint and a servant of the poor remembered across Central America.
Make the saint’s tomb the spiritual center of an Antigua visit. St. Pedro’s service to the poor, sick and homeless gives the beautiful colonial setting a demanding Gospel focus.
The sacred connection
People and objects remembered here
These relationships are part of the destination record, with feast days and catalog qualifications shown where available.
tomb and principal shrine
Feast: April 25Bodily remains · Ecclesiastically documented
Venerated in the sanctuary.What to notice
Look closely at the place and its story
Tomb of St. Pedro de Betancur
Pray at the resting place of Guatemala’s first canonized saint.
A life of mercy
Remember his hospital, school, shelter and the religious family that grew from his service.
Franciscan sanctuary
Read the rebuilt church as both sacred heritage and a living place of devotion.
Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations
How to read this page
Sources, tradition, and what is verified
No verification date is listed, so current visitor details should be confirmed directly.
This page records the site’s tradition as “Catholic.” That wording describes the nature of the claim and keeps devotional tradition distinct from independently verified history.