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Escambrón Beach Park
Bike, jog, roller blade and sea side bridge travel along the park’s ocean front side walks. Route 25 at stop 8, San Juan. Tel. 787-449-5672 |
Botanical Garden
Affiliated with the University of Puerto Rico. Collections of native and endangered plants in the island. Route 1, at Route 847. Open daily 9am-4:30pm Tel. 787-767-1710 |
San Patricio Urban Forest
53 acres forest, contains 30 species of bird, 4 species of reptiles and 30 species of trees with interpretive walks. Route 23, Roosevelt Ave., at end of Ensenada street. Open Tue-Sun 9am-5pm Tel. 787-502-0159 |
Vega Forest
Wide caves, hiking trails, deep sinkholes and 12 types of soil. 72 trees species and 15 birds species. Route 676. Km 1.5 Open Tue-Sun 9am-5pm Tel. 787-883-2240 |
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Tortuguero Lagoon Natural Reserve
Reserve formed by bodies of water, swamps, mashland and several mogotes. Home to exotic flowers and several endangered species. Route 686, Km.7.9 Open daily 7am-6pm Tel. 787-884-2587 |
Cambalache Forest
Subtropical forest with impressive karst formations. Observe 6 endemic bird species. Route 682 km. 6.3 Open Tue-Sun 9am-5pm Tel. 787-881-1004 |
Radio Telescope
Arecibo Obervatory The world’s largest with 1000-ft diameter spherical reflector, operated by Cornell University under cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation. End of Route 625. Open Wed-Fri 12pm-4pm, Sat-Sun 9am-4pm Tel. 787-878-2612 |
Camuy River Cave Park
Massive formations on a paved walkway to the bottom of a giant sinkhole. Route 129, Km 18.9. Open Wed-Sun 8:30am-3:30pm Tel. 787-898-3100 |
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Old San Juan
The heart of the San Juan Metro Area. The most important old historic attractive, fascinating museums, art galleries, colorful colonial buildings, historic churches, centuries-old fortresses. Walking tour operators available 7 days a week. P.R Tourism Information Center. Tel. 787-721-2400 |
Puerto Rico Art Museum
Houses a fine collection of Puerto Rican world class art spanning more than four centuries. Route 2 De Diego Ave., Stop 22, Santurce. Open Tue-Sat 10:00am-5:00pm, Wed 10:00am-8:00pm, Sun 11:00am-5:00pm. Tel. 787-977-6277 |
El Capitolio
Home to the House of Representatives and The Senate of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The building is one of our most important architectural expressions of the 20th century. Walking tours available. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Tel.787-724-2030 |
Plaza del Mercado de Santurce (Marketplace)
The best Creole food served in the midst of the hustle and bustle of a marketplace. Located in Canals St. between Baldorioty Expressway and north of Ponce de León Avenue. Marketplace stands are open. Open Mon-Sat 6:00am-6:00pm, Sun 6:00am-12:00pm. Most of the restaurants and bar are open until 11:00pm. |
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Museum of Contemporary Art
Enjoy the exhibits of new artists and international modern art. The museum is dedicated to Puerto Rican Art. Located in Ponce de León Avenue, corner Robert H. Todd Ave., Santurce. Open Mon-Sat 9:00am-4:00pm. Tel. 787-977-4030 |
Luis Muñoz Marín Foundation
The life and times of the late Luis Muñoz Marín, the first elected governor comes alive at his private residence in rural San Juan. Route 877, Km 0.4. Marginal Trujillo Alto Expressway. Open Mon-Fri 10:00am-2:00pm, Sat-Sun-Hol. 10:30am-1:00pm. Tel. 787-755-7979 |
Bacardi Rum Distillery
Learn the history behind The New Casa Bacardi Rum Visitor Center, as well as the present day operation. Tours available. Route 165, Km 6.2. Open Mon-Sat 8:30am-4:15pm. Sun 10:00am-3:45pm. Tel. 787-788-8400 |
Ruinas de Caparra Historic Museum
The ruins of the first house–fort and city, built by the Spanish settlers in 1508. Route 2, Km 6.4. Open Tue-Sat 8:30am–4:30pm. Tel. 787-781-4795 |
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Arecibo Lighthouse & Historic Park
An expansive deck with replicas of Christopher Columbus’s ships. Restaurant, museum, water and land sport facilities. Route 655, Islote neighborhood, Arecibo Harbor. Open Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm, Sat 10:00am-7:00pm. Tel. 787-880-7540 |
Escambrón Beach
Part of the Blue Flag environmental program. Warm and calm beach on the Atlantic Ocean. Route 25, stop 8. Open daily 7:00am-5:00pm. Tel. 787-449-5672 |
Ocean Park Beach
One of the most beautiful beaches in the metro area. A wind surfers and kind surfers paradise. Located in the shoreline between Condado and Isla Verde area. |
San Juan Water Fun
Located at Isla Verde Beach where calm waters usually prevail at the public bathing beach in Carolina, behind ESJ Towers and El San Juan Hotel & Casino. Tel. 787-643-4510/ 939-642-4510 |
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Isla de Cabras Beach
A great photographic spot to capture the cruise ships entering the San Juan harbor. Beach at the northwest tip of Isla de Cabras. Route 870. Open daily 8:00am-4:30pm. Tel. 787-261-0202 |
Sardinera Beach
A pristine, white sandy beach waits for you. Located at the end of Route 697. Open daily 8:30pm-5:00pm. Tel. 787-796-2830 |
Cerro Gordo Beach
One of the favorites beaches in the North Coast. Near the Dorado golf courses and tourist area, Route 690, Km 7.1. Open daily 8:30am-5:30pm. Tel. 787-883-2730 |
Puerto Nuevo Beach
This beach with its beautiful alcoves was the inspiration for a famous song of Trio Vegabajeño. Route 686, Km 12 & 692. Open daily 8am-6pm. Tel. 787-858-6447 |
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Los Tubos Beach
The best beach for beach festivals and youth events. Ideal for picnics and recreational facilities. Route 686. Tue-Sun 8:00am-5:00pm. Tel. 787-884-3428 |
Las Criollas Beach
Also the location for the Festival Playero and San Juan Bautista Day. Route 681, between Punta Palmas Altas & Palmas Altas. Tel. 787-846-4199 |