Bayamon Landmarks and Monuments

(Bayamon, Puerto Rico)

Although Bayamon has only the architectural attraction of its unusual City Hall, there is an abundance of historical landmarks in Old San Juan and some of the inner neighbourhoods.

Visitors holidaying in Bayamon are spoilt for choice when they head to Spanish San Juan to see the sights. Promenades, plazas and charming colonial buildings can be found all over San Juan proper, many of which are clustered in the old district.

City Hall

Address: Route 2, Bayamon, Puerto Rico, PR
The Bayamon City Hall is a unique building for the fact that it is suspended over five lanes of traffic. Even more interesting is that the walkway over the highway is made of glass, creating a speedy sensation. In the City Hall building there is also a theatre that holds performances by some of the country's top actors. Next door is El Parque del Tren, a small tourist attraction in its own right.
Open hours: daily - 09:00 to 18:00
Admission: free

Bacardi Distillery / Bacardi Rum Factory

Address: Route 888, Catano, Puerto Rico, PR
Tel: +1 787 788 8400
Known as the Cathedral of Rum, the Bacardi rum distillery is the largest of its kind on earth. In dramatic style, visitors take a 20-minute ferry ride across San Juan Bay to reach the site, which produces a mind-blowing 100,000 gallons of rum each day. Free 90-minute tours of the distillery are offered at the Casa Bacardi Visitor Centre, to give guests a comprehensive overview of the heritage of this iconic rum maker, via the history of rum production and the Hall of Rum. Of course, don't miss the Hospitality Pavilion, where you can buy Bacardi souvenirs and have a few drinks.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 08:30 to 16:30
Admission: free

Quincentennial Plaza

Address: Quincentennial Plaza, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, PR
San Juan's most impressive plaza sits at the highest point in the city, overlooking the Atlantic. Fountains and sculptures adorn the square, which celebrates Puerto Rico's 500-year history. Views sweep from El Morro Fortress to the Dominican Convent. The central location of the Quincentennial Plaza makes this a great place to start your explorations of the old part of San Juan.
Open hours: daily - 24 hours
Admission: free

Paseo de la Princesa

Address: Calle La Puntilla, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, PR
This wide promenade along the bay is a wonderful place to watch people and soak up the amazing views. The walkway runs next to the towering Spanish colonial wall enclosing Old San Juan, passing by notable historic sites and attractions, such as the former prison of La Princesa. Vendors sell snacks and a variety of handicrafts, being particularly concentrated at the spot where the cruise ships dock.
Open hours: daily - 24 hours
Admission: free

San Juan Gate

Address: Calle San Francisco, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, PR
Built around 1635, this iconic gate stands just north of La Fortaleza and is only a short distance downhill from the cathedral. Visitors arriving by ship in the 17th and 18th century had to enter the city via this very gate, which was closed at sundown to block entry into the Old City. There used to be several gates in San Juan's wall, but this is actually the only one still standing today.
Open hours: daily - 24 hours
Admission: free

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