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San Juan Cemetery

San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Ranked #9 of 91 attractions in San Juan
Type: Cemeteries
Description: A seaside cemetery where a number of notable Puerto Ricans rest.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW via mobile

The view was great but visiting a cemetery while in vacation is not very ideal but if you come here you cannot miss the cemetery. It is a tourist destination for some odd reason. Don't get me wrong it's beautiful but just a Tad weird. We stayed on top instead of physically going and seeing the graves and names and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

There’s always something very poignant about visiting a cemetery.The names are not familiar of course but you can imagine the kind of lives they may have lived when you read the dates.The position overlooking the Atlantic Sea and below Fort San Felipe del Morro is about as gorgeous as you can get for a final resting place. Hundreds of graves... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Can you call a Cemetary Beautiful? Well I am, I loved the white head stones and the alure of the figurines adoring the grounds. I am a lover of culture and history. If you enjoy ansestry, this will intrigue you.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

A great stop off after visiting El Morro, this cemetery is very photogenic and right next to the water. On the weekend people fly kites just up on the grassy fields.

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Columbus, Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We didn't realize it would be closed that day, but it was amazing even through the fence. My pictures are beautiful with the fence framing each shot. The history there is unbelievable. Want to go back – hopefully open next time.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

I did not expect this as I was heading to the old el Morrow fort; but I am so glad I went in for a look, wonderful not creepy at all very calming with the sound of the waves. Quite lovely! If you have made it althe way up definatly Go see it!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

San Juan Cemetery is located next to El Morro Fort over looking the Atlantic Ocean. You can walk between the two areas. The cemetery is is accessed by going through a tunnel like entrance. It is very peaceful and is known for its elaborate tombstones, shrines. The circular neoclassical chapel dedicated to Mary Magdalen. It appears as though many locals... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

This cemetery is right next to El Morro and well worth the walk across the lawn to view. Some of the most beautiful pictures we took.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

There's not a lot to say about it other than It is a very old cemetery where the ocean is the backdrop. Some of the headstones are huge. If you're going to be in Old San Juan, check it out. It's next to El Morro.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

This is one of the best FREE places to go! The cemetary was closed, but luckily my camera was able to get some close up shots of the stunning headstones. The weather was beautiful...couldn't have asked for a better day. It was fun to see all the families flying kites and walking around. I can't wait to go visit San... More

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