East San Juan contains many great attractions, including San Gerónimo Fort, Parque Luis Muñoz Rivera, beautiful statues and the best art galleries and museums. Take the following tour to discover the most interesting places in San Juan's east end!
1) Museum of Contemporary Puerto Rican Art
The Museum of Contemporary Puerto Rican Art is located in Sacred Heart University, on Eduardo Conde Avenue. The museum houses one of Puerto Rico's best collections of modern art by local, Caribbean and Latin American artists.
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2) Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
This majestic neoclassical building, built in 1920, features artworks by Latin American artists dating back to the 17th century, including various paintings by celebrated Puerto Rican artists.
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3) Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center
The Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center, or Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré in Spanish, is a multipurpose performance center located in the Santurce area. It contains three halls, featuring ballet, plays, operas and concerts. It has been the focus of performing arts and cultural presentations in the island’s metropolitan area, hosting internationally renowned stars such as Plácido Domingo. It is also home to the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra and the annual Casals Festival.
4) Museo de Arte Contemporáneo
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo, established in 1984, exhibits an extensive collection of wonderful works by contemporary artists from the Caribbean and all over Latin America. The museum also has a gift shop, where you can find traditional souvenirs and crafts.
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5) Galería Petrus
Galería Petrus is a fine art gallery located on Calle Hoare, in the Miramar district. It displays various interesting works, including artists such as Dafne Elvira, Marta Pérez and Elizam Escobar.
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6) San Gerónimo Fort
Fortín de San Gerónimo del Boquerón is a small fort located at the entrance of what is known today as Condado Lagoon. It was built during the 17th century to replace the smaller El Boquerón, which stood at the easternmost end of San Juan. The original Boquerón battery defended San Juan from attacks by Sir Francis Drake in 1595 and Sir George Clifford, 3rd Earl of Cumberland in 1598, who destroyed it after his attack. San Gerónimo became part of San Juan's line of defense, along with San Antonio Fort/Bridge and Escambrón Fort and Castillo de San Cristóbal. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on October 11, 1983.
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7) Parque Luis Muñoz Rivera
Parque Luis Muñoz Rivera, established in 1929, was the island’s first municipal park. The park was named in honor of one of the country’s most important personalities, the Puerto Rican poet, journalist and politician, Luis Muñoz Rivera. His statue stands in the center of the park, among other statues of prominent Latin American figures, numerous fountains, trees and benches.
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