Tourism Resources: Local Attractions San Juan, Puerto RicoMuseums, Art, Historical Landmarks & Adventure Sites
Arecibo Observatory The world's largest single-dish radio telescope; part of the National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center (NAIC). (787) 878-2612 Bacardi Co. Visitors to the Puerto Rican home of BACARDI rum enjoy an interactive tour through time. (787) 788-8400 Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré Fine arts center, located in Santurce, with four theaters, including European-style Café Teatro Sylvia Rexach. (787) 724-4747 City Walls Walls built from 1634-38 to defend Old San Juan, which faces the harbor. San Juan Gate, next to the governors' palace at La Fortaleza, was for a long time the main entrance to Old San Juan. (787) 729-6777 El Cañuelo Small fort, originally called San Juan de la Cruz First, burned during the 1625 Dutch attack and rebuilt in stone by the Spaniards in the 1670's. (787) 729-6777 El Morro Puerto Rico's best known fortress, declared a World Heritage elite by the United Nations in 1933. Fortified by Spanish troops to keep sea borne enemies out of Old San Juan. (787) 729-6754
El Yunque Rainforest The Caribbean National Forest, the only rain forest in the U.S. National Forest Service, is 28,000 acres of lush tropical forest, unique flora and fauna, and myriad brooks and waterfalls. (787) 888-1810 Fuerte San Cristóbal Largest fortification built by the Spanish in the New World; designated a World Heritage site in 1983. (787) 729-6777 La Fortaleza The first fortification built in 1533 to defend San Juan served as the home for 16th and 17th century colonial governors. Currently the official residence and administrative headquarters of the governor. (787) 721-7000 Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico Collects, preserves, documents and diffuse the works of arts from contemporary artist from Puerto Rico, Latin-American, and the Caribbean housing a collection of over 700 pieces. (787) 977-4030
Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico Exhibitions represent Puerto Rico's 500-year old artistic tradition, including: painting, sculpture, graphics, ceramics, folk art, photography and other contemporary media. (787) 977-6277 Rio Camuy Cave Park A 268-acre park preserved and administrated by Puerto Rico Park Trust. (787) 756-5555 Tour OperatorsAventuras Tierra Adentro Adventure activities in Puerto Rico, such as cave excursions for inexperienced people, canyoning, body rafting and rock climbing. Also offered are team-building events at a corporate level; these activities are known as Jungle Games. (787) 766-0470 Puerto Rico Tropical Tours Tours of Puerto Rico attractions, including El Yunque, Camuy Caves & Arecibo Observatory, Rain Forest & Luquillo Beach, Old San Juan & Bacardi Run Factory, Ecotourism at the Bioluminescent Bay and Ponce City. (787) 439-8653 For More Information:Puerto Rico Convention & Visitors Bureau |
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