Puerto Rico National Library, San Juan

Name: Puerto Rico National Library
Address: 500 Avenida de la Constitucción, San Juan, 00902, Puerto Rico
Telephone: (787) 725-1060

#43 among attractions in San Juan

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The Puerto Rico National Library is the national library of Puerto Rico. It was created in 1967 as the Biblioteca General de Puerto Rico by Joint Resolution No. 44 of the Puerto Rico Legislature. It opened on April 11, 1973. In 2003 it was renamed Biblioteca Nacional de Puerto Rico by Act 188 of August 17 of that year. The library is ascribed to the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 18°27'50"N, 66°5'32"W

Address

500 Avenida de la ConstitucciónViejo San JuanSan Juan 00902 Puerto Rico

Contact

(787) 725-1060

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Puerto Rico National Library open?

Puerto Rico National Library is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Puerto Rico National Library?

Nearby attractions include Luis Muñoz Rivera Park, San Juan (3 min walk), Walter Otero Contemporary Art, San Juan (6 min walk), Puerta de Tierra, San Juan (12 min walk), Fortín de San Gerónimo, San Juan (14 min walk).

How to get to Puerto Rico National Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Puerto Rico National Library:

Bus

Calle de Tren & Calle Ramón Power • Lines: E10, T3 (2 min walk)
Cll. del Tren & Cll. Pelayo • Lines: E10, T3 (14 min walk)