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Our Sightseeing category provides a feast for the eyes. Why? Because most all of our selections are famous places that you can view and take pictures of to show everyone back home. Landmarks, sculptures, historic homes, historic districts, cemeteries, water fountains, and statues are just a hint of the sights we've selected.
Category: Sightseeing - San Juan Attractions & Activities
Address: 153 Calle San Francisco, Plaza de Armas, San Juan
San Juan's city hall design was inspired by the city hall in Madrid, Spain. The building was constructed in stages beginning in 1604 and finishing in 1789. A small information center is located near the entrance and there is an art gallery on the first floor. Like many other buildings of the picturesque old city, it has its own tiled courtyard and...
Category: Sightseeing - San Juan Attractions & Activities
Address: Rte 635, Km 3.0, Arecibo 00612
You might recognize some areas of the observatory from the movie "Contact," part of which was filmed here. The facility is associated with Cornell University's National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center and boasts the world's largest radar-radio telescope. A visitor center features interactive learning opportunities on subjects such as weather,...
Category: Sightseeing - San Juan Attractions & Activities
Address: Rte 165, Km 2.6, Cataño
Sanjuaneros have Fidel Castro to thank for the world's largest rum distillery calling Puerto Rico home. Bacardi built their first distillery in Cuba in 1862. When the Castro regime confiscated the factory in the 1960s the family moved operations to Cataño, across San Juan Bay from the heart of the city. A short drive brings you to the "Cathedral...
Category: Sightseeing - San Juan Attractions & Activities
Address: Av Ponce de Leon, San Juan
This building is home to the 1952 Constitution, the Senate and the House of Representatives. First built in the 1920s, the building is still a marvel with its intricate friezes, colorful mosaics and spacious gallery. You can identify the large white building by its enormous dome (over 100 feet high inside!) and distinctive white columns. Seven...
Category: Sightseeing - San Juan Attractions & Activities
Address: 151 Calle del Cristo, San Juan
This beautiful cathedral was begun in 1540 to serve as the Catholic center of the city. Its original wooden walls and thatched roof were blown apart by a hurricane in 1529. After a subsequent looting and another hurricane, it was well into the 19th century before the building gained the graceful gothic vaults and the central spiral staircase you...
Category: Sightseeing - San Juan Attractions & Activities
Address: San Juan 00902
The "Promenade of the Princess" passes by some of Old San Juan's most impressive sites. A lovely, tree-lined walk designed and built in the 19th century features benches, decorative street lamps and shady sidewalks that make walking the path a pleasure. As you amble you will pass La Princesa, which used to be the city's prison but now houses the...
Category: Sightseeing - San Juan Attractions & Activities
Address: Calle de la Fortaleza, San Juan
This important square in Old San Juan was originally called St. James Square but was renamed in 1893 to honor Christopher Columbus on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of his discovery of Puerto Rico. A massive statue dedicated to the explorer, and bronze plaques chronicling his life and achievements, are the highlights of the busy, old town...
Category: Sightseeing - San Juan Attractions & Activities
Address: Calle San Sebastian and Calle del Cristo, San Juan, PR 00902
After a failed British attack in 1797, the citizens of San Juan took the enemy's cannons, melted them down and fashioned the statue of Ponce de Leon that still stands guard over this square. Historic buildings surround the plaza, which is a popular meeting place for people of all ages.
Category: Sightseeing - San Juan Attractions & Activities
Address: San Juan
San Juan's newest plaza opened in October of 1992. Its location at the highest point of the city ensures beautiful views of the ocean and Old San Juan. The square was constructed to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Columbus's discovery with a massive statue composed of black granite and ceramics created by Puerto Rican artist Jaime Suarez,...
Category: Sightseeing - San Juan Attractions & Activities
Address: Caleta Las Monjas, San Juan
A visit to this historic site should be on every tourist's itinerary. A wonderful bronze statue of three women in a procession commemorates a miraculous event that took place in 1797. With the British fleet anchored outside the walls of San Juan and blocking any incoming supplies, the citizens waited in desperation for inland reinforcements to...
