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Asilo de Beneficencia
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The Asilo de Beneficencia ("Home for the Poor") was built 1840s for the indigent people. Today it houses the administrative offices of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, with several changing exhibition galleries and an interesting room filled with pre-Columbian artifacts. The galleries are open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 4:30pm, charging $1 admission.
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Address:
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San Juan
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Phone:
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(787) 724-5949 or (787) 724-5477
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Ateneo Puertorriqueno
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Ateneo Puertorriqueno is the oldest cultural institution in Puerto Rico, founded in 1876. The Ateneo host a collection of art works, literature, historical documents, and memorabilia. It offers literary contests, annual art competitions, and short academic courses. Open weekdays from 9am to 5pm.
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Address:
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Ponce de León Ave.
San Juan
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Phone:
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(787) 722-4839
Fax (787) 725-3873
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Biblioteca Electrónica Sixto Escobar
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In addition to serving the needs of students and researchers, the library houses objects and memorabilia of the famous boxer, Sixto Excobar, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1950.
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Address:
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Barceloneta
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Phone:
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(787) 846-7056
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Centro Cultural Sixto Escobar
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Address:
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Georgetti St.
Barceloneta
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Phone:
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(787) 846-4199
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Centro de Arte y Cultura
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Displaying works of the Puerto Rican artist Tom Batista.
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Address:
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Salinas
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Phone:
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(787) 633-1096
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Centro de Bellas Artes de Guaynabo
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Address:
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Guaynabo
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Phone:
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(787) 790-2355
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Centro de Bellas Artes Juan L. Arroyo
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Address:
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Aguada
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Phone:
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(787) 868-6242
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Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferre
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Puerto Rico's own performing arts center dedicated to the promotion of local and visiting opera stars, ballet and theatrical companies as well as popular singing idols from all over the world. Located in Santurce, this modern architectural masterpiece houses three theaters. The Carlos Marichal Experimental Theater, a 210-seat room designed for theater-in-the-round and intimate chamber music performances. The Rene Marques Theater is a more formal 748-seat room that permits dramatic staging without losing the intimate feeling of live performances. The Antonio Paoli Festival Room is a 1,875-seat concert hall, home of the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra.
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Address:
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Ponce de Leon Ave. Stop 20
San Juan, PR 00940
Map this
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Phone:
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(787) 725-7334
Fax (787) 722-8138
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Centro de Bellas Artes
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Address:
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Guayama
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Phone:
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864-0600 Ext. 2306
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Cuartel de Ballajá
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The Ballajá Quarters were the last and biggest buildings built by the Spaniards in Puerto Rico. The building measures 310 feet in its north and south sides; 272 feet in its east and west sides for a total of 84,320 sq.ft. (7,716 m2). Originally conceived as a solution to the lodging needs of military personnel stationed in San Juan, the building could accommodate up to 1,000 soldiers and their relatives. It's construction began in 1854. The Cuartel de Ballajá is a three-story, quadrilateral building with ample balconies, designed with a series of arches, that look towards an interior patio which served as a plaza and covers a reservoir. Facilities included officer quarters, warehouses, kitchens, dining rooms, prison cells and stables. After the Spanish American War, the U.S. Army used Ballajá to house its Infantry division. In the 1950s, it was converted into a military medical facility. Carefully restored Ballaja now houses the Museum of the Americas (second floor) features changing exhibitions, archaeological finds of the Ballaja area and an exhibit of crafts in the Americas. Open Mon-Fri 10:00-2:00, Sat-Sun 11:00-5:00, guided tours available weekdays. Admission free.
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Address:
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San Juan
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Phone:
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(787) 724-5052
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El Arsenal
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Center for changing art exhibitions. Open Wed-Sun 9:00am-4:30pm.
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Address:
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San Juan
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Phone:
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(787) 724-5949
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Escuela de Bellas Artes
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Address:
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Ponce
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Phone:
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(787) 259-7373
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Galeria Botello
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Housed in a colonial mansion that once was the residence of Puerto Rican sculptor Angel Botello, this gallery displays his paintings and sculptures, and also offers a cross-section of contemporary Latin American art.
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Address:
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314 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Ave., Hato Rey
San Juan, PR 00918
Map this
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Phone:
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(787) 754-7430
Fax (787) 250-8274
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Galeria Glasmin
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Address:
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San Juan
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Phone:
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(787) 292-0540
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La Casa Ulanga Sede del Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña
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Open Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4:30pm.
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Address:
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7 Gonzalo Marin St.
Arecibo
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Phone:
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(787) 880-8020
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LeLoLai Program
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A program of musical shows sponsored by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. Cards may be purchased for $10 at authorized local travel agencies and participating hotels (Condado Beach, Caribe Hilton and the Sands). Participating tour operators offer tour discounts with your LeLoLai card.
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Address:
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San Juan
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Phone:
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(787) 723-3135 (weekdays) or (787) 791-1014 (on weekends and evenings)
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Plataforma One
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Address:
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San Juan
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Phone:
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(787) 351-1414 or (787) 751-6820
Fax (787) 751-4441
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Ponce School of Fine Arts
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The Ponce School of Fine Arts, a 19th-century building, originally served as the Spanish military headquarters and known as El Castillo. It later became the Ponce Jail, but in 1992 it was inaugurated as the Ponce School of Fine Arts.
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Popular Arts and Crafts Center
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A variety of island crafts are displayed and offered for sale. Open M-F: 9:30am-5:00pm.
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Address:
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San Juan
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Phone:
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(787) 722-0621
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Puerto Rican Arts & Crafts
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Over 100 artists and artisan bring their handmade hammocks, "santos", jewelry and ceramics.
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Address:
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Fortaleza St.
San Juan
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Phone:
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(787) 725-5596
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