Palacio del Marqués de las Claras, Arecibo

Name: Palacio del Marqués de las Claras
Address: Arecibo, Puerto Rico

#5 among attractions in Arecibo

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Palacio del Marqués de las Claras or Casino de Arecibo, as it is also known, was built in 1888 by Fernando Fernández Umpierre, Marqués de las Claras. At the end of the 19th century, the Marqués de las Claras distinguished himself as one of the most prominent and wealthy owners of sugar estates in Puerto Rico. He was known for his sponsorship of the arts and cultural events. ()

Coordinates: 18°28'24"N, 66°42'53"W

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Palacio del Marqués de las Claras – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arecibo Light, Catedral de San Felipe Apóstol, Corregimiento Plaza Theater, Paseo Víctor Rojas.

1.2 miNE
Park, Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Arecibo Light, Arecibo
31 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.
~420 ftS
Church, Hispanic colonial architecture
Catedral de San Felipe Apóstol, Arecibo
3 min walk • The Catedral de San Felipe Apóstol, or in English, Cathedral of St. Philip the Apostle, is a Catholic cathedral located in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. It is the seat of the Diocese of Arecibo.
~260 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Corregimiento Plaza Theater, Arecibo
2 min walk • The Corregimiento Plaza Theater in Arecibo, Puerto Rico was built in 1876 as a three-story brick Classical Revival theater building known as Teatro Oliver or the Oliver Theater. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 6, 1986.
~1530 ftE
Bridge
Paseo Víctor Rojas, Arecibo
8 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.
~1670 ftSW
Beaux-Arts architecture
Casa de la Diosa Mita, Arecibo
9 min walk • The Casa de la Diosa Mita was a house located in Arecibo barrio-pueblo in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. The house itself is unique because of its Beaux-Arts architectural design, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 9, 1988.
1.2 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Estadio Luis Rodríguez Olmo, Arecibo
30 min walk • Estadio Luis Rodríguez Olmo is a multi-use stadium in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. It is currently used mostly for baseball games and is the home of Lobos de Arecibo. The stadium holds 9,000 people.

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Which popular attractions are close to Palacio del Marqués de las Claras?

Nearby attractions include Corregimiento Plaza Theater, Arecibo (2 min walk), Catedral de San Felipe Apóstol, Arecibo (3 min walk), Paseo Víctor Rojas, Arecibo (8 min walk), Casa de la Diosa Mita, Arecibo (9 min walk).

Palacio del Marqués de las Claras, Arecibo

Facts and practical information

Palacio del Marqués de las Claras – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Arecibo Light, Arecibo

Catedral de San Felipe Apóstol, Arecibo

Corregimiento Plaza Theater, Arecibo

Paseo Víctor Rojas, Arecibo

Casa de la Diosa Mita, Arecibo

Estadio Luis Rodríguez Olmo, Arecibo

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palacio del Marqués de las Claras?