Catedral in San Juan in Municipio de San Juan, Puerto Rico — The Caribbean (The West Indies)
Bienvenidos Parque de las Palomas
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Welcome Parque de las Palomas
Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 18, 2026
1. Bienvenidos Parque de las Palomas / Welcome Parque de las Palomas Marker
Este parque fue construido durante el siglo XVIII. Originalmente fue utilizado como muralla para el emplazamiento de cañones, y estaba ubicado entre los baluartes de las Palmas y la Concepción.
Está localizado al lado de la Capilla del Cristo de la Salud en el viejo San Juan y a pocos pasos del Palacio de Santa Catalina (residencia oficial del gobernador de Puerto Rico).
Su nombre se debe a la cantidad de palomas que visitan el lugar para ser alimentadas por los visitantes. El Parque de las Palomas ofrece a sus visitantes fascinantes vistas de la Bahía de San Juan, haciendo de este lugar una parafia obligatoria para quienes exploran esta ciudad cinco veces centenaria.
(English):
This park was built during the 18th century as a cannon placement wall between las Palmas and la Concepción fortifications.
Located next to the Capilla del Cristo de la Salud (Christ Chapel) and a few steps from Santa Catalina Palace (official residence of the governor of Puerto Rico), the park is named due to the large number of pigeons that are fed by visitors.
Today, Parque de las Palomas offers sightseers fascinating and unique views of the San Juan Bay, making this a must see stop while exploring our 500 year old city.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Military • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 18° 27.848′ N, 66° 7.067′ W. Marker is in San Juan in Municipio de San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is in Catedral. It is at the intersection of Calle del Cristo and Calle Tetuan, on the right when traveling south on Calle del Cristo. Marker is located at the entrance to Parque de las Palomas. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 259 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 of this marker: Parque de las Palomas (a few steps from this marker); Doña Felisa Rincón De Gautier (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Parque de las Palomas (a few steps from this marker); Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud / Chapel of Christ the Savior (a few steps from this marker); El Recreo / Recess (within shouting distance of this marker); The Center for Provision Retailers Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Doña Felisa Rincón de Gautier (within shouting distance of this marker); Piña Colada Made Famous (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Juan.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 18, 2026
2. Bienvenidos Parque de las Palomas / Welcome Parque de las Palomas Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
