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Bayamón
Parque de las Ciencias Luis A. Ferré.
By:Travel and 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)
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| | Parque de las Ciencias Luis A. Ferré, /Toledo
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| | Noches de Nostalgia y Bohemia > Puerto Rico > Bayamón > Now 01/01/2008 to 12/31/2008
| | 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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|  | San Miguel Plaza Hotel
$130-195 (more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
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787-300-4000
787-300-4001FX
$130-195, 44 
Calle Santa Cruz, Corner Calle De La Rosa.
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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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| | Area Recreativa Monte Frío
(more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
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787-740-4005
787-740-5239
Rt 831 Km 6.5, sector Minillas.
www.montefriopr.com/
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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.
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| | | Museo de Archivo e Historia de Bayamón
(more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
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787-780-0673
787-787-8620FX
787-798-8085FX
14 Degetau St.
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A historical collection of archives and photos of the town.
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| | | Museo de Arte Francisco Oller
(more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
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787-787-8620
787-785-6010FX
787-785-0282FX
17 Maceo at Degetau St.
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This building, featuring a 1907 exterior, was originally the City Hall. Today it houses exhibitions of crafts and arts.
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| | | Museo José Celso Barbosa
(more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
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787-786-8115
787-977-2700
787-786-8115FX
16 Barbosa St.
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Original home of Dr. José Celso Barbosa with a small sitting room and a re-creation of his original medical office.
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| | | Paeo Lineal Río Bayamon
(more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
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| | | Parque de las Ciencias Luis A. Ferré
(more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
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787-740-6868
787-787-2710FX
Rt 167, Comerío Ave. at Plaza del Sol.
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A science park the whole family can enjoy.
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| | | Parque Julio Enrique Monagas
(more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
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787-622-5200
787-982-2173FX
Rt 28 Km 4.2.
parquesnacionalespr.com
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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).
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| | | Plaza de Recreo de Eugenio María de Hostos
(more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
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787-798-8085
787-787-8620
787-785-0282FX
Betances St.
www.municipiodebayamon.com
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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.
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| | | Teatro Braulio Castillo
(more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
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787-798-1409
787-798-8120FX
City Hall Building, 1st floor, Rt 2.
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Theater hosts plays and other cultural events.
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| | | Wonder Park
(more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
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787-779-2400
787-701-2400
787-779-2407FX
5810 Boundary Street Urb. Santa Rosa.
www.wonderparkpr.com
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Indoor entertainment park for children between 2 and 12 years old. Rides, games and a restaurant.
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| | Noches de Nostalgia y Bohemia
(more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
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787-787-8620
787-785-6010FX
787-785-0282FX
Year-round 01/01/2008 - 12/31/2008
Degetau St.
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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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| | | Segundo Gran Prix de Bayamón
(more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
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787-721-8755
787-723-0140FX
787-721-6805FX
04/27/2009 - 04/27/2009
PR-# 2 Alcaldia de Bayamón.
www.fecipur.com/
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Major cycling event sponsored by the Federación de Ciclísmo de Puerto Rico.
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| | Rio Bayamón Golf Course
(more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
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787-740-1419
787-740-1419FX
C-14, Laurel Ave & Rt 177.
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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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| | Terminal Guaguas Públicas
(more) > Puerto Rico > Bayamón
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787-785-8045
787-798-0692
787-785-0282FX
Rt 2 City Hall & El Cantón Mall.
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From Bayamón to cities in the northwest as far as Arecibo.
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