Overview

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The Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery is a colonial-era cemetery located in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is the final resting place of many of Puerto Rico's most prominent natives and residents. Construction began in 1863 under the auspices of Ignacio Mascaro. The cemetery is located outside the walls of Castillo San Felipe del Morro fortress, one of the island's most famous landmarks. The average height of the wall is 40 feet and the width ranges from 15 to 20 feet. It was named in honor of Saint Maria Magdalena de Pazzi.

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Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Mar%C3%ADa_Magdalena_de_Pazzis_Cemetery

Location

Closest City or Region: San Juan, Puerto Rico

Coordinates: 18.469611, -66.119724

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March 30, 2024 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

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Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Madilyn Dye,

Story

We walked through the cemetery on our way to San Felipe Castle. There were a ton of very ornate statues and headstones.

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