Overview

Hype:

Constructed in 1521, the Catedral Basílica Metropolitana de San Juan Bautista (Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist) is the Catholic cathedral for the Archdiocese of San Juan de Puerto Rico. It is one of the oldest buildings in Old San Juan, the oldest cathedral in the United States, and the second-oldest cathedral in the Americas.

Time:

Fees: None

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Features:
  • Religious
  • Architecture

Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_of_San_Juan,_Puerto_Rico

Location

Closest City or Region: San Juan, Puerto Rico

Coordinates: 18.465918, -66.117961

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March 28, 2024 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Madilyn Dye,

Story

We spent the afternoon in Old San Juan. We walked through the Castillo San Cristobal and then did some souvenir shopping. The castle was very interesting and was fun to explore.

Pictures

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Arecibo Lighthouse and Historical Park

San Juan National Historic Site

San Juan National Historic Site Visitor Center

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Paseo da la Princesa

Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista

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El Yunque Peak Trail

Mt Britton Trail

Bano Grande

Yokahu Tower

La Coca Falls

El Portal de El Yunque

Seven Seas Beach

Laguna Grande Bioluminescent Bay

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Cemeterio Maria Magdalena de Pazzis

Castillo San Felipe del Morro

Museo de las Americas

Royal Caribbean Cruise 6 Night San Juan to Fort Lauderdale

Royal Caribbean Cruise Juggling Show

Sunday, March 31, 2024

Front Street

Fort Amsterdam

Royal Caribbean Singing and Dancing Show

Monday, April 01, 2024

Coral World Ocean Park

Sea Trek at Coral World

St Thomas Shopping District

Royal Caribbean Celine Dion Tribute Singer

Tuesday, April 02, 2024

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Romney Manor

Wingfield Manor Estate

Port Zante Shopping

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Royal Caribbean Gold Art Duo Show

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Royal Caribbean From West End to Broadway

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Big Cypress National Preserve

Oasis Visitor Center

Oasis Boardwalk

Everglades Airboat Tour

Shark Valley Visitor Center

Bobcat Boardwalk

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Royal Palm Visitor Center

Anhinga Trail

Gumbo Limbo Trail

HM69 Nike Missile Base

Long Pine Key Picnic Area

Pa-Hay-Okee Lookout Tower

Mahogany Hammock Trail