Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña

San Juan


Constructed in the mid-19th century as a shelter for the poor, this bright-yellow building houses the executive offices of this institute that organizes a host of cultural events around the city. Check the website for details. Its interior courtyards are pleasantly tranquil.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby San Juan attractions

1. Museo de las Américas

0.03 MILES

This museum presents an impressive overview of cultural development in the Americas, including indigenous, African and European influences. Four permanent…

2. Cuartel de Ballajá

0.05 MILES

Built in 1854 as a military barracks, the cuartel is an impressive three-story edifice with large gates on two ends, a series of arches and a large…

3. Casa Blanca

0.06 MILES

First constructed in 1521 as a residence for Puerto Rico’s pioneering governor, Juan Ponce de León (who died before he could move in), Casa Blanca is the…

4. Casa Rosa

0.07 MILES

Built in 1812, this tropical pink villa first served as barracks for Spanish troops. In 1881, it was converted into officers’ quarters. The building has…

5. Escuela de Artes Plásticas y Diseño

0.08 MILES

The grand edifice with a red-roofed dome, arches and porticos across from El Morro was an insane asylum during the 19th century; now it's a prestigious…

6. Plaza del Quinto Centenario

0.1 MILES

This modern square is shoehorned in among several architectural landmarks and offers great views over El Morro and the ocean beyond. Built in 1992 to…

7. Plazuela de la Rogativa

0.13 MILES

This diminutive gem of a square with lovely views over the bay is home to an interesting, stylized bronze sculpture of a former bishop of San Juan and…

8. Plaza de San José

0.14 MILES

This small cobblestone plaza is dominated by a statue of Juan Ponce de León, cast from English cannons captured in the raid of 1797. It's a popular spot…

  • placement: superzone
  • path: Destinations/POIs/superzone
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [1, 1],
  • targeting:
    {
      "url": "puerto-rico/san-juan/attractions/instituto-de-cultura-puertorriquena/a/poi-sig/373345/358130",
      "destination": "San-Juan",
      "continent": "Caribbean",
      "country": "Puerto-Rico",
      "city": "San-Juan",
      "position": "superzone"
    }