Puerta de Tierra, San Juan

Name: Puerta de Tierra
Address: San Juan, Puerto Rico

#77 among attractions in San Juan

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Puerta de Tierra is a subbarrio occupying the eastern portion of the Islet of San Juan and the barrio of San Juan Antiguo in the municipality of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The name Puerta de Tierra derives from the former eastern gated entrance to the walled city of San Juan where Plaza Colón is today. With a population of 2,924 as of 2010, this is the most populated area of San Juan Antiguo. On October 15, 2019, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places, to be included with the Old San Juan Historic District. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 18°27'54"N, 66°5'57"W

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Puerta de Tierra – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castillo San Cristóbal, Capilla del Cristo, Capitol of Puerto Rico, San Juan National Historic Site.

0.8 miW
Museum, Military museum, Historical place
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Church
Capilla del Cristo, San Juan
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0.5 miW
Architecture
Capitol of Puerto Rico, San Juan
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0.7 miW
Protected park with colonial-era forts
San Juan National Historic Site, San Juan
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0.6 miW
Museum, History museum
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1.1 miW
Park
Plaza de Armas, San Juan
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1 miE
Hispanic colonial architecture, Forts and castles, View point
Fortín de San Gerónimo, San Juan
26 min walk • The Fortín de San Gerónimo, a historical bastion of defense, stands guard at the entrance to the Condado Lagoon in the vibrant city of San Juan, Puerto Rico. This small yet significant fortification played a crucial role in protecting the city from seaborne invaders.
0.6 miW
Neighbourhood
San Juan Antiguo, San Juan
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1.2 miW
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, History museum
Catedral de San Juan Bautista, San Juan
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Park, Garden, Playground
Luis Muñoz Rivera Park, San Juan
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Concerts and shows, Theater
Teatro Tapia, San Juan
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Which popular attractions are close to Puerta de Tierra?

Nearby attractions include Puerto Rico National Guard Museum, San Juan (5 min walk), Walter Otero Contemporary Art, San Juan (7 min walk), Capitol of Puerto Rico, San Juan (12 min walk), Puerto Rico National Library, San Juan (12 min walk).

How to get to Puerta de Tierra by public transport?

The nearest stations to Puerta de Tierra:

Bus

Cll. del Tren & Cll. Pelayo • Lines: E10, T3 (3 min walk)
Calle del Tren & Calle Valdés • Lines: E10, T3 (7 min walk)