City: Puerto Rico
Top Things to do in Puerto Rico
Top Hotels in Puerto Rico
- 1. Royal Sonesta San Juan
- 2. Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort
- 3. El Colonial
- 4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Juan
- 5. Copamarina Beach Resort & Spa
- 6. San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
- 7. Caribe Hilton
- 8. Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino
- 9. Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico
- 10. Royal Sonesta San Juan
What to do and see in Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico: The Best Monuments & Statues
Coordinates: 18°12′N 66°30′W / 18.2°N 66.5°W / 18.2; -66.5
Restaurants in Puerto Rico
1. La Rogativa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 161 reviews
A monument portraying a San Juan legend.
Reviewed By JeanneCristello11 - Philadelphia, United States
This statue is located in one of the most beautiful parts of San Juan. To the right of the statue are 180-degree views of the San Juan Bay. La Rogativa translates to "The Procession". This bronze statue was created by Lindsay Daen to represent the legend of a Catholic Bishop leading women through the street during the British invasion, singing religious songs and carrying torches pleading for God's help, as shown in the statue. The British army mistook this procession as the backup from the Spanish army and retreated from the city. This is known as the first time local islanders fought for their island and commemorates the success of driving out the British. Nearby, the Caleta de las Monjas street offers some of the most beautiful views in San Juan.
2. Museo Castillo Serralles
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 468 reviews
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.
Reviewed By 1_Beach-at-a-time - Atlantis, United States
Have your student ID ( picture is ok) - adm $5 Otherwise $10. Butterfly garden is dead. Japanese garden is ok. All included in price. Tour is great. No pictures inside though. Still worth to stop by! You can try rum Don Q by the gift shop ????
3. Holocaust Memorial Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Located on Constitution Avenue and sitting right across the Capitol of Puerto Rico, the Holocaust Memorial inaugurated in 2012 honors those who died during this horrible during World War II.The memorial was designed by New York artists Michael Berkowicz and Bonnie Srolovitz and made from weathering steel with a carved out figure 'In the Shadow of Their Absence', images representing a family whose shadows are cast in black granite.It is a solemn place to go to and remember those who perished during this horrendous chapter in World history. It also features the 'Path of the Righteous' that honors the many people who risked their lives to help others during the Second World War.
Reviewed By CubFan1948
We have visited the memorial three times now and never ceased to be moved. The visual of the cutout of the family and how the shadows are cast on the black marble is breathtaking. Make sure you takes time to read each plaque, including the area and plaque about the Lod Airport attack. This is not the only Memorial that is in this area. There are statues of all of the Presidents who have visited Puerto Rico from Hoover to Obama. There is also a plaque commemorating all of the Military men and women from Puerto Rico who lost their lives in wars from WW 1 and on. In this area you will also see a relief carving of the history of Puerto Rico depicting the Indians the Spaniards, the Europeans and even the American eagle. You will see Christopher Columbus and Ponce de Leone. This is located across from the back entrance to the Capitol Building. This is well worth the taxi ride or the walk to go see.
4. Gruta De San Juan Bautista
5. La Escalinata
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By V3172QYsarahb - Tiffin, United States
The view upon the top of the steps is lovely! It's a hike up the hill and steps, but so worth it! The little park and murals along the way are beautiful as well!
6. Juan Ponce de Leon Statue
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 56 reviews
This memorial to Puerto Rico's conqueror is located in the Plaza de San Josem, which overlooks El Morro fortress.
Reviewed By rduinc - Saint Louis, United States
Great monument located in a peaceful plaza located at the corners of Del Cristo and San Sebastion. From this location, there are a lot of other things within easy walking distance to see, including Catedral de San Juan Batista where de Leon is entombed.
7. Christopher Columbus Statue
8. Monumento al Jibaro Puertorriqueno
9. Paseo de los Presidentes
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 26 reviews
The Walkway of the Presidents sits in Constitution Avenue right across the Capitol of Puerto Rico. The walkway celebrates all the presidents who've visited Puerto Rico since the end of the Spanish-American war in 1898.The Puerto Rican government commissioned a set of US presidents statues that feature presidents Gerald R. Ford, John F. Kennedy, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Harry S. Truman, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Herbert Hoover, Theodore Roosevelt and Barack Obama.Every statue is accompanied by a plaque that tells the historical context and purpose of the visit.If you ever find your place in Constitution Avenue, remember to visit the Walkway of Presidents.
Reviewed By rduinc - Saint Louis, United States
Roughly from the Plaza Colon to the Capital building, there's a stretch of many different memorials. They are all very interesting, but we particularly enjoyed the Walk of Presidents. The US Presidents that have visited Puerto Rico are shown here in different poses.
