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Museo de las Américas

Museum · San Juan metroNot verified: Scores estimated from public sources, pending an on-site check: they may change.
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A museum of the popular arts and peoples of the Americas (Taíno, African heritage, crafts) inside the Cuartel de Ballajá, the monumental Spanish barracks finished in the 1860s next to El Morro.

Score by profile

How scores work
  • Must-see

    63

  • History

    64

  • Photos

    75

  • Family

    86

Ratings

  • Access4/5
  • Significance3/5

    Important for the region

  • Appeal4/5
  • Learning4/5
  • Comfort5/5

    Flat, shaded or indoors

  • Tranquility4/5

Practical info

Visit
Under 1 h
  • Entrance fee

Official website

Amenities

  • Parking
  • Restrooms
  • Food nearby
  • Public transport

Tips

  • The courtyard of the Cuartel de Ballajá is worth a look even without entering the museum.