Features

One of San Juan’s most active cultural centers. Originally a family residence overlooking the lagoon.   Casa Aboy Antonin Nechodoma – 1912

San Juan’s new Conservatory of Music overlooks the Condado Lagoon. Look for frequent outdoor concerts as well as their new concert hall.      

San Juan’s newest cultural venue for concerts, recitals and special performances. Located just next to the Conservatory of Music’s main building.      

10 minute walk from the Conservatory of Music on Calle Hoare. One of San Juan’s best private collections of contemporary art.      

Originally a movie theater – the Ambassador has been renovated as a cabaret-style theater. Popular for cabaret, comedy and intimate concerts known locally as bohemias.        

One of San Juan’s premier contemporary dance companies. Performances usually held in the Fine Arts Center (Bellas Artes) or their smaller space on Calle Condado.    

San Juan’s growing collection of modern art. Many visiting exhibitions may have a small charge, but admission is FREE!      

Catch the glamour of Hollywood’s golden era at our ‘Art Moderne’ movie palace. Originally operated by MGM – now multi-screens showing first run movies and Metropolitan Opera simulcasts! Metro Theater – 1939 – Thomas Lamb    

The heart of Santurce for more then a century. Fruits, vegetables, street food and local restaurants open every day. Thursday and Friday nights bring San Juan’s best street party!  

One of the best examples of Art Deco in Santurce, the Telecommunications building opened their theater in 1949 as a broadcast studio. Building officially designated as Landmark in 2003.    

Major private collection showcasing emerging and contemporary Latino artists.        

Silent film star Gloria Swanson was a student at the original Central High School before she went on to star in ‘Sunset Boulevard’ and become a Hollywood legend. Now a ‘magnet school’ for graphic design and visual arts.    

One of San Juan’s leading ballet companies. Look for their classic performances and annual ‘Nutcracker’ at the Fine Arts Center (Bellas Artes).    

San Juan’s world-class symphony. Make sure you catch a performance in their new Symphony Hall.        

For more than 50 years, ‘Stop 22’ has been called the ‘TIMES SQUARE’ of San Juan… Our Fine Arts Center (Bellas Artes) has 4 theaters ranging from cabaret and experimental to theater and concert venues.    

One of San Juan’s premier dance schools.          

“Reclining Woman” by Fernando Botero. Directly across from the Museum of Art – Stop 22 – De Diego Avenue      

San Juan’s major museum dedicated to Puerto Rican and International Art. Also home to Raul Julia theater and celebrity chef Mario Pagán’s Laurel Restaurant.      

The center of Santurce’s redevelopment with condos, gym, supermarket and condos. Built around a 1906 Mission Revival school, the plaza features murals by mosaic artist Eddie Ferrraioli.  

The restored Teatro Matienzo. Host for Puerto Rico International Theater Festival. Most performances in Spanish.        

The architect’s society features a research library, occasional exhibits and walking tours. Two blocks past First Bank and BBVA Bank on Calle del Parque – next to San Jorge Children’s Hospital parking garage.    

Santurce features some of the most exciting grafitti and street art in the world! Look for abandoned buildings throughout the redevelopment area, especially near paradas 15 and 26 along Fernandez Juncos Avenue. Unknown Artist – Stop 23 – Calle Santa Ana (now painted over).    

In the center of San Juan’s historic theater district, home to many cabaret-style presentations.            

Santurce’s experimental theater space is home to contemporary and avant-garde works.        

Arts Center/Disco/Hang Out – this is one of the centers of the new ARTS DISTRICT featured in the NY TIMES as a major player in the renaissance of San Juan’s Arts and Culture District.       

Santos are the traditional ‘Folk Art’ of Puerto Rico. See the collection by appointment or at the annual ‘Encuentro del Santeros’ in Orocovis each December. Saint Ursula and the 11,000 Virgens – Claudio Pacheco    

San Juan’s irreverent improvisational comedy troupe performs at Cafe Teatro ‘El Josco’ on Calle del Parque.        

Santurce’s ‘local counter café’ with great food, jazz, theater, circus arts and more! Tego Calderón – Impromptu performance    

Art Gallery & Artist Collective PROCESOS exhibition by artist Patrick Urbain  

“El Fanguito” by Manuel Hernandez Private collection accumulated by a tourist in the early 60’s. Early works by some of Puerto Rico’s most renowned ‘mid-century’ artists.        

Barcelona’s mid-century modern style adapted for Puerto Rico. Look for sleek vertical lines, glass block canopies & geometric patterns.   Ave. Ponce de Leon and Calle Fidalgo Diaz – Parada 25 

School and training facilities for San Juan’s internationally acclaimed children’s’ choir. Performances at Bellas Artes, Symphony Hall and other venues.       

Santurce’s Masonic Temple. Occasionally used for special events, a reminder of the grand buildings that once lined Ponce de Leon Avenue.      

San Juan’s most prestigious private university with extensive campus near the Tren Urbano.          

San Juan’s most important repertory company. Focus on GLBT and socially relevant works from the classics to Broadway.      

Major International Concert Tours plus Local Attractions!            

Planned entertainment center opposite the Puerto Rico Coliseum.