Catedral in San Juan in Municipio de San Juan, Puerto Rico — The Caribbean (The West Indies)

Anna de Lanzos de Villate

Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 18, 2026

1. Anna de Lanzos de Villate Marker

Inscription.
La Union de Mujeres Americanas, Capitulo de Puerto Rico, dedica este recuerdo a la memoria de la primera mujer Puertorriqueña con inquietudes cívicas. En 1651 fundo bajo el reinado de Felipe IV, Rey de España, el Convento de las Monjas Carmelitas
(A cuya empresa destino todos sus bienes.)

(English Translation):
The Union of American Women, Puerto Rico Chapter, dedicates this tribute to the memory of the first Puerto Rican woman with civic aspirations. In 1651, during the reign of Philip IV, King of Spain, she founded the Convent of the Carmelite Nuns
(To which undertaking she devoted all her worldly goods.)

Erected 1966.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Notable Buildings • Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1651.

Location. 18° 27.95′ N, 66° 7.09′ W. Marker is in San Juan in Municipio de San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is in Catedral. It is at the intersection of Caleta de las Monjas and Calle del Cristo, on the left when traveling east on Caleta de las Monjas. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Calle del Cristo, San Juan PR 00901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is one of the Greater Antilles

on the Caribbean Sea,

on in the Atlantic Ocean,

in North America,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: Felisa Rincon de Gautier (a few steps from this marker); Cabildo House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa / Dr. Pilar Barbosa de Rosario (within shouting distance of this marker); The Center for Provision Retailers Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); La Rogativa (about 500 feet away); Juan Ponce de Leon (about 600 feet away); Piña Colada Made Famous (about 600 feet away); Luis Llorens Torres (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Juan.

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Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 18, 2026

2. Markers at this Location

Caleta de las Monjas (Nuns' Cove). This hotel, El Convento, has more than 365 years of tradition, making it the oldest member of the Historic Hotels of America. It was placed on the list in 1999.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 18, 2026

3. Anna de Lanzos de Villate Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 28, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.