Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Bacardi Rum Distillery
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Luis A. Ferré Science Park
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Town hall at Plaza de Armas
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Instituto de Cultura
&
Museo Pablo Casals
Puertorriqueña
This cultural institute has
peaceful courtyards and displays
of Taíno artifacts, religious icons,
and contemporary art
(see p9)
.
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Plaza de Armas
This small museum is full of
memorabilia exploring the life of
Spanish cellist Pablo Casals
(see
p34)
.
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Map U5 • Calle San Sebastián
101, San Juan • 787 723 9185 • Open
9:30am-4:30pm Tue-Sat • Adm
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Puerta de Tierra
A former military parade
ground, Plaza de Armas is
surrounded by exquisite buildings
in elegant styles. It is a social
gathering spot by day
(see p9)
.
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Bacardi Rum Distillery
This former buffer zone
between Old San Juan and
Condado has some fine buildings,
such as the Neo-Classical El
Capitolio (Capital Building) and
the Art Deco Normandie Hotel
(see
p114)
, which resembles an ocean
liner.
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Map S1 • Capitolio: Av Muñoz
Rivera; 787 721 6040; open 9am-4pm
Mon-Fri; guided tours by appointment
Guided tours of the world's
largest rum factory end with a
demonstration on mixing cocktails.
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Map K2 • Carretera 888 Km 2.6,
Cataño • 787 788 8400 • Open 8:30am-
5:30pm Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm Sun
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Parque de las Palomas
This small plaza, named for
the pigeons that flock here, over-
looks Paseo de la Princesa and
San Juan harbor. Sit on one of
the benches to take in the view.
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Map U6 • Calle del Cristo
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Catedral de San Juan
Baútista
This 19th-century Neo-Classical
structure features lovely ceiling
frescoes and a marble mausoleum
containing the remains of Ponce
de León
(see p9)
.
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Hotel El Convento
A fine hotel that was once a
convent and later a brothel, El
Convento has a good restaurant
and rooftop bar
(see p114)
.
The main draws of this
beach are its deluxe hotels,
casinos, and nightclubs,
especially the El San Juan Hotel
& Casino
(see p114)
.
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Map U2
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Luis A. Ferré Science Park
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This park has a zoo, museums,
a planetarium, and a lake with
boats.
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Map K2 • Carretera 167,
Bayamón • 787 740 6868 • Open 9am-
4pm Wed-Fri, 10am-6pm Sat-Sun • Adm
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