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    The Capitol of Puerto Rico

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    #8 of 148 things to do in San Juan
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    Open Now: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    1 Democracy Square, San Juan 00902, Puerto Rico
    Open today: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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    Visitors to the Capitol can make a reservation for a guided tour. The history of the Capitol building began on February 7, 1907, when Don Luis Munoz Rivera, an important figure of the political history of Puerto Rico and legislator at the time...more
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    1 Democracy Square, San Juan 00902, Puerto Rico
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    All reviews beautiful building free tour capital building holocaust memorial puerto rico security check domed ceiling american presidents teddy roosevelt life size old san juan open to the public bus tour informative tour excellent tour piece of history great place to visit
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    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Looks cool!

    If you have enough time while in San Juan before or after your cruise, check out the Capitol Stately building reminiscent of U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Only Havana's Capitol building is better in the Caribbean.

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank Jerry C
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    great place

    very nice place a lot of history very large place everybody was very frendliy people very clean instering

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank C3706NJmichaels
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    An interesting building by the ocean

    A walk from the harbour to the Capitol is very interesting and once there you will enjoy the architecture and all the statues of USA presidents that line the highway outside. Across from the building there are magificent views of the ocean.

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Dianne T
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    The capitol of Puerto Rico

    This capitol has a beautiful marble and a gorgeous mosaic dome. It is the only capitol that is located facing the water. It is located outside of Old San Juan.

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank Pattie Y
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Gorgeous

    Beautiful and historic area of San Juan, certainly worth visiting. Absolutely gorgeous with many tours and other sites to see within walking distance.

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank nursebec
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Scheduled guided tour

    We were able to book a 1:30pm guided tour Friday for 8 adults and 1 five year old. It was easy to walk to from our hotel, and sits right in front of the ocean. Amazing view of the water and great picture opportunities. The...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank Evazrn08
    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    Beautiful Building!

    This is an outside-only review, as an inside tour didn't fit with the timing of our visit. That being stated, this building and the grounds are beautiful. Some repair work was being completed, but it didn't stop the radiance of this gorgeous Capitol structure from...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank ViktorTrue
    Reviewed February 17, 2019
    A Highlight of My Trip

    My wife and I walked past this building along the way from Condado to Old San Juan. The following day I called and the friendly attendant arranged for me to have a free tour the following day. I arrived the next day to meet Jerry,...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank AlexSaintPaul
    Reviewed February 16, 2019 via mobile
    Stunning Building

    The white marble building is impressive on the outside, but the inside is absolutely beautiful. There are two entrances, north and south sides. Each has 8 columns and 7 doors with inscriptions. There was a demonstration taking place on the front steps and two guards...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank lobstaluva
    Reviewed February 10, 2019
    Exciting

    Here is a busy and bustling city. Old San Juan contains a lot of the historical buildings and site so is the tourist place in San Juan. It also contains the old harbor and if you like to get out on the water for a...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
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    hardenl2016
    May 15, 2017|
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    Response from PR_Capitol | Property representative |
    Hi hardenl2016! To gain access to the Capitol, you have to make a reservation for the date and time that you wish to visit. You can reserve a guided tour of the Capitol using the contact information on the page; I'll be more... More
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    DebbieW904
    February 22, 2017|
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    Response from Pedro T | Reviewed this property |
    The Capitol has its own multilevel parking across Fernandez Juncos Ave. the closest beach is El Escambron which has its adjacent parking for $3 at least. For a good meal go to Old San Juan and there you will find multiple... More
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    jennieray
    January 6, 2017|
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    Response from PR_Capitol | Property representative |
    Hi jennieray! There is no fee to enter the Capitol building of Puerto Rico nor to receive a guided tour. If you wish to receive a guided tour, please call our tourism office using the information provided on the Capitol... More
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