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The Botello Gallery is located on the famous Calle del Cristo in Old San Juan. This gallery houses paintings, sculptures, ceramics and collections of carved saints.The artist and owner of the gallery, Angel Botello, also exhibits there his exquisite art that consists of sculptures in bronze, oils, lithographs and linoleum highlights, among others.Come and do not miss an opportunity to appreciate closely the artistic offer that our Island has to offer.

A rich maritime history just a short walk away. Visit us and discover one of the treasures of Puerto Rico. The only Maritime Museum in San Juan with the largest lifering collection in the world, ship models: Discovery vessels, Tall ships and Cruise Ships. Discover the history behind galleons and frigates, which defended Old San Juan through old coins, treasures, maps and historical documents.

"Multipurpose arena, capable of accommodating audiences from an intimate environment of 3,500 people to concerts on the central platform with a capacity of 18,000 people. Known as the largest indoor arena in Puerto Rico." -Coliseo de Puerto Rico, Jose Miguel Agrelot

More than just an art museum, Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico hosts concerts and festivals as well. The Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (MAPR), a non-for-profit organization, was inaugurated on July 1, 2000, as a legacy for the Puerto Rican people. The mission of the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico is to enrich the lives of its diverse audiences by making accessible and promoting the knowledge, appreciation, and enjoyment of visual arts from Puerto Rico and the world. The MAPR engages diverse communities to facilitate learning experiences about the visual arts through: the growth of a well-researched permanent collection exemplifying significant and representative examples of Puerto Rican art from the sixteenth century to the present; a dynamic program of exhibitions supported by engaging and exciting educational and cultural programs that collectively deepen the understanding of the role of the visual arts in the human experience and contribute to the creation of a curatorial legacy; documentation, research, interpretation, preservation, and conservation of the collection and the visual arts patrimony of Puerto Rico; and alliances with local, regional, and international museums and institutions to advance the knowledge of, access to, and understanding of the visual arts of the world.

Visitors can take guided tours through this World Heritage Site, a 40-room mansion completed in 1540 that was used to defend against foreign invaders.

Built in 1540 and the site where the body of Ponce de Leon is entombed, the the Catedral de San Juan is an authentic and rare New World example of medieval architecture.

An art venue featuring theater, dance and music events.

Located in El Faro Park in Rincon, this small museum of the sea features platforms for spotting dolphin and whales.

In Cuartel de Ballaja's second floor one of the greatest museums in Puerto Rico holds a space for the diverse cultures of the Americas. Museo de las Americas--founded in 1992 by San Juan's famed and beloved archaeologist Ricardo Alegria--is keen on honoring the traditions, objects, and stories that make up the American continent. This museum boasts four permanent exhibits: a) the Natives in the Americas, b) the African Legacy, c) Conquest and Colonization, and d) the Popular Arts. These carefully curated exhibits put on display a magnificent collection that briefly summarizes the "American experiences" throughout the centuries. Moreover, Museo de las Americas has held numerous temporary exhibitions related to the arts and customs of Ibero-America. Some of their past shows include a retrospective of Rafael Rivera Rosa's works; Catharsis: re/building after Maria; Invictus: Cockfighting in Puerto Rico, among many others. This gem of curatorial design also hosts Domingos Familiares, which offers workshops and activities for the whole family every Sunday.