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Museo de Arte de Ponce, Ponce
Ollie #13 of 43 attractions in Puerto Rico
5 of 5 stars 62 reviews
Well worth a visit, this history museum is housed in Casa Salazar, which is an exquisite blend of neoclassical and Moorish architecture.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums; History Museums
Distance  12.7 miles from city center
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Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico, San Juan
As featured in 3 days in San Juan
Ollie #37 of 43 attractions in Puerto Rico
4.5 of 5 stars 44 reviews
More than just an art museum, the Museo del Arte hosts concerts and festivals as well.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Gardens; Shops; Theaters
Distance  41.3 miles from city center
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El Museo Castillo Serralles, Ponce
Ollie #45 of 43 attractions in Puerto Rico
4.5 of 5 stars 37 reviews
Owner description: Evoking the era of the sugar barons of Puerto Rico, this beautiful Spanish Revival mansion was built in 1930 for the Serrallés family, owners of the...... more » Owner description: Evoking the era of the sugar barons of Puerto Rico, this beautiful Spanish Revival mansion was built in 1930 for the Serrallés family, owners of the Don Q rum distillery. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  11.7 miles from city center
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Museum of the History of Ponce, Ponce
Ollie #46 of 43 attractions in Puerto Rico
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Situated in a beautiful and architecturally significant building, this museum traces the city's history from pre-Columbian times to the present.
Attraction type  History Museums; Architectural Buildings
Distance  12.2 miles from city center
San Juan Cathedral (Catedral de San Juan), San Juan
As featured in 3 days in San Juan
Ollie #56 of 43 attractions in Puerto Rico
4.5 of 5 stars 124 reviews
Owner description: Built in 1540 and the site where the body of Ponce de Leon is entombed, the the Catedral de San Juan is an authentic and rare New World example of...... more » Owner description: Built in 1540 and the site where the body of Ponce de Leon is entombed, the the Catedral de San Juan is an authentic and rare New World example of medieval architecture. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Museums
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El Faro Lighthouse, Rincon
Ollie #58 of 43 attractions in Puerto Rico
4.5 of 5 stars 53 reviews
Find a maritime museum and dolphin-spotting platform at this lighthouse in Rincon.
Attraction type  Lighthouses; Specialty Museums
Distance  38.3 miles from city center
Museo de Las Americas, San Juan
As featured in 3 days in San Juan
Ollie #65 of 43 attractions in Puerto Rico
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Owner description: The Museum of the Americas, located in the Cuartel Ballajá in Old San Juan, promotes the history and culture of the American continent from Alaska to...... more » Owner description: The Museum of the Americas, located in the Cuartel Ballajá in Old San Juan, promotes the history and culture of the American continent from Alaska to Patagonia. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
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Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Puerto Rico, San Juan
Ollie #67 of 43 attractions in Puerto Rico
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  40.5 miles from city center
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Bellas Artes, San Juan
Ollie #68 of 43 attractions in Puerto Rico
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
An art venue featuring theater, dance and music events.
Attraction type  Theaters; Art Museums
Distance  41.3 miles from city center
El Portal Tropical Forest Center, El Yunque National Forest
Ollie #72 of 43 attractions in Puerto Rico
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Learn all about rainforests here, at this education center in El Yunque Rainforest.
Attraction type  Museums
Museo del Nino, Carolina
As featured in San Juan for young kids
Ollie #75 of 43 attractions in Puerto Rico
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: Children's museum filled with interactive, hands-on, passive-learning activities. Complete with a volcano that "erupts" every once in a while, and a...... more » Owner description: Children's museum filled with interactive, hands-on, passive-learning activities. Complete with a volcano that "erupts" every once in a while, and a real jet that is open for "behind the scenes" tours. « less
Attraction type  Children's Museums
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Parque de Bombas, Ponce
Ollie #80 of 43 attractions in Puerto Rico
4 of 5 stars 37 reviews
This loudly-colored building in black, red, green and yellow, was built for a volunteer fire-fighter's brigade.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Specialty Museums; Tourist/ Visitor Centers; Architectural Buildings; Museums
Distance  12.2 miles from city center
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Observatorio de Arecibo, Lares
Ollie #84 of 43 attractions in Puerto Rico
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Observatories/ Planetariums
Distance  13.4 miles from city center
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Museo del Nino, San Juan
Ollie #89 of 43 attractions in Puerto Rico
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
This highly interactive museum encourages the inquisitive spirit to question what makes things happen and then to find out.
Attraction type  Children's Museums
Distance  38.8 miles from city center
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Arecibo Observatory, Arecibo
As featured in Day trips from San Juan
Ollie #93 of 43 attractions in Puerto Rico
4 of 5 stars 65 reviews
Owner description: The largest radio telescope in the world, this vast 20-acre dish, which is used to explore the heavens, sits in a karst sinkhole that measures 1,300...... more » Owner description: The largest radio telescope in the world, this vast 20-acre dish, which is used to explore the heavens, sits in a karst sinkhole that measures 1,300 feet across. « less
Attraction type  Observatories/ Planetariums; Science Museums
Distance  13.6 miles from city center
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Mayaguez Zoo, Mayaguez
Ollie #98 of 43 attractions in Puerto Rico
4 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Owner description: The only large-scale zoo in Puerto Rico, this 45-acre tropical attraction is home to a wide variety of animals including elephants, hippos and exotic...... more » Owner description: The only large-scale zoo in Puerto Rico, this 45-acre tropical attraction is home to a wide variety of animals including elephants, hippos and exotic birds and reptiles. « less
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  32.9 miles from city center
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Museo de Vida Silvestre, San Juan
As featured in San Juan for young kids
Ollie #100 of 43 attractions in Puerto Rico
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: The Museo de Vida Silvestre (or Wildlife Museum) in San Juan allows people to see what wild animals from around the world look like. It is filled with...... more » Owner description: The Museo de Vida Silvestre (or Wildlife Museum) in San Juan allows people to see what wild animals from around the world look like. It is filled with a variety of mounted animals in displays that depict their natural origin and behavioral habits. It is a great way to learn about animals from far and wide without ever leaving the metro area. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  39.6 miles from city center
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Serralles Castle, Ponce
Ollie #103 of 43 attractions in Puerto Rico
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Owner description: High atop a hill overlooking Ponce, this magnificent castle, with its indoor patio, fountains and formal gardens, is the former home of a powerful rum...... more » Owner description: High atop a hill overlooking Ponce, this magnificent castle, with its indoor patio, fountains and formal gardens, is the former home of a powerful rum and sugar cane baron. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums; Castles
Distance  11.7 miles from city center
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Felisa Rincon de Gautier Museum, San Juan
Ollie #105 of 43 attractions in Puerto Rico
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: A visit to the former home of Dona Felisa Rincón, the first woman to serve as mayor of San Juan from 1946 to 1968, provides a glimpse into a typical...... more » Owner description: A visit to the former home of Dona Felisa Rincón, the first woman to serve as mayor of San Juan from 1946 to 1968, provides a glimpse into a typical Old San Juan home reflecting the politics and personal life of its previous occupant. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  38.8 miles from city center
Fortin Conde de Mirasol Museum, Isla de Vieques
Ollie #111 of 43 attractions in Puerto Rico
4 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums
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