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Puerto Rico > Bayamón
Bayamón
Parque de las Ciencias Luis A. Ferré.
By:Travel & Sports Staff, June-2008

Founded in 1772, Bayamón was named after a Cacique Indian. Bayamón is also called “La Ciudad del Chicharrón” (Fried Pork Skin City) because of the production and distribution of chicharrón, a favorite Puerto Rican snack, which started in this town.

The city’s historic zone includes a plaza, church and mall. Today, with all its famous artists, museums and theaters, this is one of the most progressive cities in Puerto Rico.

Close to downtown is the Parque de las Ciencias Luis A. Ferré. This science park features museums, an ... (more)
Parque de las Ciencias Luis A. Ferré, /Toledo
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Area 1San Miguel Plaza Hotel $130-195 (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
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San Miguel Plaza Hotel Photo 787-300-4000
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$130-195, 44 Room Key
Calle Santa Cruz, Corner Calle De La Rosa.
PRTC Endorsed Quality Award Rooms Suites Air conditioned Business Center Health/Exercise Facilities Internet, Fast Kitchens in some/all units Meeting Facilities Restaurants & Clubs
Location and accessibility compliment this new property.
  • St. Michel restaurant for excellent Caribbean cuisine.
  • Several meeting rooms and outdoor area.
  • 13 miles from the airport, 11 miles from Old San Juan
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    Top of Page Bayamón: Artisans & Galleries Artisans & Galleries
    Area 1Bayamón Artisans (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
    787-798-8085
    787-787-8620
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    www.municipiodebayamon.com
    Santos, cuatro musical instruments, metal crafts, leather crafts, facades, glass crafts, ceramics and bird carvings.
    Area 1E-Star (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
    Tren Urbano - Estación Jardines de Caparra.
    Mural by Hugo Vidal that may be viewed from the train.
    Area 1El Triunfo (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
    Tren Urbano - Deportivo Station.
    By Anaida Hernández.
    Area 1Relicario (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
    Tren Urbano - Bayamón Station.
    'Reliquary' by Dennis Adams.
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    Area 1Area Recreativa Monte Frío (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
    787-740-4005
    787-740-5239
    Rt 831 Km 6.5, sector Minillas.
    www.montefriopr.com/
    Facilities include: volleyball and basketball courts, plenty of open areas, three swimming pools (some with water slides), and game room with pool tables. For all ages.
    Area 1Museo de Archivo e Historia de Bayamón (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
    Museo de Archivo e Historia de Bayamón Photo 787-780-0673
    787-787-8620FX
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    14 Degetau St.
    A historical collection of archives and photos of the town.
    Area 1Museo de Arte Francisco Oller (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
    Museo de Arte Francisco Oller Photo 787-787-8620
    787-785-6010FX
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    17 Maceo at Degetau St.
    This building, featuring a 1907 exterior, was originally the City Hall. Today it houses exhibitions of crafts and arts.
    Area 1Museo José Celso Barbosa (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
    787-786-8115
    787-977-2700
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    16 Barbosa St.
    Original home of Dr. José Celso Barbosa with a small sitting room and a re-creation of his original medical office.
    Area 1Paeo Lineal Río Bayamon (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
    787-798-8085
    787-787-8620
    787-785-0282FX
    Rt 177 to Rt 22.
    www.municipiodebayamon.com
    A Pedestrian and bike trail.
    Area 1Parque de las Ciencias Luis A. Ferré (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
    Parque de las Ciencias Luis A. Ferré Photo 787-740-6868
    787-787-2710FX
    Rt 167, Comerío Ave. at Plaza del Sol.
    A science park the whole family can enjoy.
    Area 1Parque Julio Enrique Monagas (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
    787-622-5200
    787-982-2173FX
    Rt 28 Km 4.2.
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    This park used to be part of Fort Buchanan. Now it is an excellent place to see an example of a karst formation (which are more typically found in the northwest).
    Area 1Plaza de Recreo de Eugenio María de Hostos (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
    787-798-8085
    787-787-8620
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    Betances St.
    www.municipiodebayamon.com
    This plaza has a mahogany tree that was planted by Dr. Agustín Stahl in 1905; it's one of the trees that the doctor brought from the Dominican Republic to be planted in Puerto Rico.
    Area 1Teatro Braulio Castillo (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
    787-798-1409
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    City Hall Building, 1st floor, Rt 2.
    Theater hosts plays and other cultural events.
    Area 1Wonder Park (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
    787-779-2400
    787-701-2400
    787-779-2407FX
    5810 Boundary Street Urb. Santa Rosa.
    www.wonderparkpr.com
    Indoor entertainment park for children between 2 and 12 years old. Rides, games and a restaurant.
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    Area 1Enterprise Rent a Car (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
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    787-251-3722
    Rt 2 Km 11.6.
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    Area 1Noches de Nostalgia y Bohemia (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
    787-787-8620
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    787-785-0282FX
    Year-round 01/01/2008 - 12/31/2008
    Degetau St.
    Music concerts, artisans exhibits, paintings, antique cars and children's programs. Held on the last Friday of every month. Call to confirm the current schedule.
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    Area 1Rio Bayamón Golf Course (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
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    787-740-1419
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    C-14, Laurel Ave & Rt 177.
    Just opened with 9 holes with plans to expand to a full 18 holes. Putting, chipping and driving areas now open as well. Holes/Yards: 9/2546.
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    Area 1LMM International Airport Tourism Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
    LMM International Airport Tourism Office Photo 787-791-1014
    787-721-2400 ext 5216
    787-791-8033FX
    Luis Muñoz Marín Int'l. Airport. Terminals C & D.
    www.gotopuertorico.com
    Stop by for current information and your official welcome to Puerto Rico.
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    Top of Page Bayamón: Information Information
    Area 1Bayamón Mayor's Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
    787-780-8447
    787-780-5552
    787-798-6485FX
    Rt 2 Km 14.3.
    www.municipiodebayamon.com
    Area 1Bayamón Tourism, History & Culture (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
    787-798-8085
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    City Hall Rt 2.
    www.municipiodebayamon.com
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    Area 1Terminal Guaguas Públicas (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
    Terminal Guaguas Públicas Photo 787-785-8045
    787-798-0692
    787-785-0282FX
    Rt 2 City Hall & El Cantón Mall.
    From Bayamón to cities in the northwest as far as Arecibo.
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    Area 1Bayamón Oeste (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
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    787-720-7447
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    Rt 2 Km 14.7.
    54 Stores and restaurants.
    Area 1El Cantón Mall (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
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    787-780-8080
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    40 Betances St.
    75 Stores.
    Area 1Plaza del Sol (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
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    787-778-8724
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    Rt 22, Exit 10 then south 1 mile.
    Over 150 stores, cinemas, 5 restaurants & Cafe Del Sol food court.
    Area 1Plaza Río Hondo (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
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    787-795-6490
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    Rt 22, Exit Comerío Ave.
    www.ddr.com
    120 Stores.
    Area 1Santa Rosa Mall (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
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    787-269-4165
    787-785-1436FX
    Rt 2 Km 7.1, Aguas Buenas Ave.
    www.commercialcenters.com
    84 Stores.
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    Area 1Bayamón Trolley (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
    787-798-8085
    787-787-8620
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    www.municipiodebayamon.com
    Tours to special points of interest in Bayamón.
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