Palo Seco, San Juan

Name: Palo Seco
Address: San Juan, Puerto Rico

#56 among attractions in San Juan

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Palo Seco is a barrio in the municipality of Toa Baja, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 288. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 18°28'12"N, 66°8'12"W

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Palo Seco – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castillo San Felipe del Morro, La Fortaleza, Capilla del Cristo, Castillo San Felipe del Morro Lighthouse.

0.8 miE
16th-century citadel built by Spanish
Castillo San Felipe del Morro, San Juan
22 min walk • Castillo San Felipe del Morro, commonly known as El Morro, stands as a towering beacon of history and culture at the entrance to San Juan Bay in Puerto Rico. This six-level fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, dates back to the 16th century when Spain fortified the...
1.2 miE
16th-century fortification and mansion
La Fortaleza, San Juan
32 min walk • La Fortaleza, also known as Palacio de Santa Catalina, stands as a historical beacon in the heart of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. As a museum and the official residence of the Governor of Puerto Rico, it is one of the oldest executive mansion in continuous use in the New...
1.3 miE
Church
Capilla del Cristo, San Juan
34 min walk • The Capilla del Cristo, or Christ Chapel, stands as a historic and religious landmark nestled in the heart of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. This small yet captivating chapel is steeped in local lore and embodies the Spanish colonial architectural style that characterizes...
0.9 miE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Castillo San Felipe del Morro Lighthouse, San Juan
22 min walk • Perched on the rocky promontory at the entrance to San Juan Bay, the Castillo San Felipe del Morro Lighthouse stands as a beacon of history and navigation in Puerto Rico. This lighthouse, an integral part of the iconic Spanish fort Castillo San Felipe del Morro, also...
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Forts and castles,
Fortín San Juan de la Cruz, San Juan
7 min walk • Fortín San Juan de la Cruz, also known as El Cañuelo, stands as a historical bastion of defense in the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico. This compact, yet formidable fortification is situated on the islet of Isla de Cabras at the entrance to San Juan Bay, directly...
1.3 miE
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, History museum
Catedral de San Juan Bautista, San Juan
33 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Old San Juan, the Catedral de San Juan Bautista stands as a beacon of faith and history in Puerto Rico's vibrant capital. This grand church, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, is not only a place of worship but also a testament to the rich...
1.1 miE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Casa Blanca, San Juan
29 min walk • Casa Blanca, nestled in the heart of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, stands as a historical beacon and museum, offering visitors a glimpse into the island's colonial past. This elegant structure, constructed in the early 16th century, was originally intended to serve as a...
1.2 miE
Hispanic colonial architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
San José Church, San Juan
31 min walk • San José Church, located in Old San Juan within the historic colonial zone of the capital of Puerto Rico, is one of the first significant works of architecture on the island. The church is one of the earliest surviving examples of 16th-century Spanish Gothic architecture in the Western hemisphere.
1.1 miE
Landmark colonial-era seaside cemetery
Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery, San Juan
28 min walk • The Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery is a colonial-era cemetery located in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is the final resting place of many of Puerto Rico's most prominent natives and residents. Construction began in 1863 under the auspices of Ignacio Mascaro.
1.2 miE
Museum
Museo de Pablo Casals, San Juan
32 min walk • The Pablo Casals Museum is located in the Old San Juan Historic District in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is located in a colonial house in the Plaza de San José.
1.2 miE
Museum
Galería Nacional, San Juan
31 min walk • Galería Nacional located in Old San Juan within the historic colonial section of the capital of Puerto Rico, houses the largest collection of Puerto Rican paintings from the eighteenth century to the 1960s. The museum is located in the restored Saint Aquinas monastery of the Dominican Order.

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Which popular attractions are close to Palo Seco?

Nearby attractions include Fortín San Juan de la Cruz, San Juan (7 min walk), Ballajá, San Juan (21 min walk), Castillo San Felipe del Morro, San Juan (22 min walk), Castillo San Felipe del Morro Lighthouse, San Juan (22 min walk).