Sight Old Town Albuquerque
San Felipe de Neri Church
A sight in Old Town Albuquerque, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
The adobe church on the north side of the plaza, dating to 1793 and still an active parish.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Old Town Albuquerque, alongside 2 outdoor spots, 2 sights and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with San Felipe de Neri Church and Church Street Cafe. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Old Town
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 30 min
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Old Town Albuquerque. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1San Felipe de Neri Church
Adobe church from 1793 on the north side of the Old Town plaza, still an active parish.
Sight · Albuquerque · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Church Street Cafe
New Mexican cooking in one of Old Town's oldest adobe houses, with a courtyard and a big fireplace.
Food · Albuquerque · 0.0 mi straight-line - 3Church Street Cafe
New Mexican breakfasts and red or green chile in Casa de Ruiz, one of the oldest houses in Albuquerque.
Food · 0.0 mi straight-line - 4Old Town Albuquerque
The original 1706 plaza, with adobe shops and a lit Christmas tree, lined with luminarias on Christmas Eve.
Sight · Albuquerque · 0.0 mi straight-line - 5Old Town Plaza
The shaded plaza at the heart of the 1706 villa, ringed by adobe shops and galleries around a white gazebo.
Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line - 6Albuquerque Museum
City museum at the edge of Old Town with Southwestern art and a history gallery covering four centuries.
Sight · Albuquerque · 0.1 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
San Felipe de Neri Church is a stop on our Albuquerque New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Old Town Albuquerque
Another curated sight in Old Town Albuquerque. See the full Old Town Albuquerque guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Albuquerque
Our climate figures for Old Town Albuquerque come from nearby Albuquerque. Average daily highs in Albuquerque run from 48°F in December to 96°F in June; July is usually the wettest month. For San Felipe de Neri Church itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Albuquerque from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Albuquerque weather by month (covers Old Town Albuquerque).
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 35.09683, -106.66978
- Destination
- Old Town Albuquerque, New Mexico
San Felipe de Neri Church: quick answers
How much time do you need at San Felipe de Neri Church?
Plan on about 30 minutes at San Felipe de Neri Church. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit San Felipe de Neri Church?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Jan 1 is a holy day with morning Mass; visit quietly between services.
Is San Felipe de Neri Church free?
Yes, we list San Felipe de Neri Church as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include San Felipe de Neri Church?
San Felipe de Neri Church appears on Albuquerque New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add San Felipe de Neri Church to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Old Town Albuquerque.
Plan Old Town Albuquerque
- Old Town Albuquerque travel guide 8 places
- Albuquerque weather (covers Old Town Albuquerque) weather by month
- Nob Hill to Old Town Albuquerque 4.0 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Old Town Albuquerque
- Rio Grande Nature Center State Park Outdoors
- Explora Activity
- Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.