Museo de Doña Fela (Felisa Rincón de Gautier Museum), San Juan

Museo de Doña Fela (Felisa Rincón de Gautier Museum), San Juan

The Museo de Doña Fela is a small but significant museum located in the historic district of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The museum is dedicated to the life and legacy of the former mayor of the city, Felisa Rincón de Gautier, also known as "Doña Fela." She was the first woman to be elected as mayor of a capital city in the Americas.

Felisa Rincón de Gautier was the first woman to be elected as mayor of a capital city in the Americas and one of the most influential political figures in Puerto Rican history. She was a staunch advocate for the rights of women and minorities, and her work as mayor helped to transform the city into a modern, vibrant metropolis.

The Museo de Doña Fela is housed in the former home of Felisa Rincón de Gautier, and contains a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to her life and career, as well as the history of the Afro-Puerto Rican community in San Juan. The museum also hosts cultural events and educational programs aimed at promoting awareness and appreciation of Puerto Rican culture.

Visitors to the Museo de Doña Fela can learn about the rich cultural heritage of Puerto Rico's Afro-Puerto Rican community, as well as the life and legacy of one of the island's most iconic political figures. The museum is an important cultural institution and a must-see destination for anyone interested in the history of Puerto Rico.

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Sight Name: Museo de Doña Fela (Felisa Rincón de Gautier Museum)
Sight Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico (See walking tours in San Juan)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

Walking Tours in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Create Your Own Walk in San Juan

Create Your Own Walk in San Juan

Creating your own self-guided walk in San Juan is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Souvenir Shopping

Souvenir Shopping

The arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1493 and the ensuing Spanish colonization brought into Puerto Rico a number of new crafts. Over the next few centuries, having mixed up with local traditions, they have flourished on the new turf, producing an array of colorful products that today are sought after by tourists visiting the island. While in San Juan, it would be a pity to leave town without...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.6 Km or 0.4 Miles
San Juan Historical Buildings

San Juan Historical Buildings

One of the oldest capital cities on the American continent, San Juan, Puerto Rico, boasts an old town that is filled to the brim with heritage colonial architecture.

Chief among its historical buildings, La Fortaleza, or The Fortress, is the official residence of the Governor of Puerto Rico and the longest-standing executive mansion in continuous use in America. At the same time, the Cathedral...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Old San Juan Walking Tour

Old San Juan Walking Tour

Founded by Spanish colonists in 1509, at a site then known as "Puerto Rico" (which means Rich Port in Spanish), San Juan is the third oldest capital in the Americas established by Europeans. In 1521, the words "San Juan" were added to its official name, thus making it "San Juan Bautista de Puerto Rico". This was in keeping with the custom of christening the town with...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
Old San Juan Squares

Old San Juan Squares

A distinctive feature of Old San Juan is the multitude of quaint picturesque squares, many of them adorned with beautiful fountains and spectacular monuments. Each square has a unique character and historical significance, making them integral to the city's identity.

Plaza Colon, also known as Columbus Square, pays homage to Christopher Columbus and his exploration of the New World. It...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles

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