Birth of the New World, Arecibo

#11 among attractions in Arecibo

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The Birth of the New World is a 360 foot bronze sculpture located on the Atlantic coastline of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. When completed in 2016, it became the tallest sculpture in North America, surpassing Mexico's Guerrero Chimalli, which measures 200 feet including its base. After being imported to Puerto Rico, there were plans for it to be erected in Cataño. After being moved to Mayagüez and facing further delays, Birth of the New World was assembled at its current location. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 2016Height: 360 ftCoordinates: 18°29'24"N, 66°37'38"W

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Birth of the New World – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arecibo Light, Paseo Víctor Rojas, Birth of the New World, Teatro Enerto Ramos Antonini.

4.7 miW
Park, Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Arecibo Light, Arecibo
121 min walk • Arecibo Light is a historic lighthouse located in the city of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. It is also known as Los Morrillos Lighthouse because of its location on top of a rocky headland known as Punta Morrillos.
5.6 miW
Bridge
Paseo Víctor Rojas, Arecibo
143 min walk • Paseo Víctor Rojas, also known as El Fuerte or Paseo de Damas, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, was built in 1881. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. It is a rectangular promenade that was built over the ruins of San Miguel Fort, in part using stone from the ruins.
~1660 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Birth of the New World
9 min walk • The Birth of the New World is a 360 foot bronze sculpture located on the Atlantic coastline of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. When completed in 2016, it became the tallest sculpture in North America, surpassing Mexico's Guerrero Chimalli, which measures 200 feet including its base.
6 miE
18°27'21"N • 66°32'33"W
Teatro Enerto Ramos Antonini, Barceloneta
154 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
4.7 miSW
Neighbourhood
Cambalache, Arecibo
121 min walk • Cambalache is a barrio in the municipality of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 40.

Birth of the New World, Arecibo

Facts and practical information

Birth of the New World – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Arecibo Light, Arecibo

Paseo Víctor Rojas, Arecibo

Birth of the New World

Teatro Enerto Ramos Antonini, Barceloneta

Cambalache, Arecibo