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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Puerto Rico

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Puerto Rico

Updated March 4, 2023

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Petroglyphs

Caguana, Puerto Rico

Caguana Ceremonial Ball Courts

Built some 700 years ago, this Taíno ceremonial site features ball courts, petroglyphs, and evidence of ancient astronomy practices.
View from southwestern corner.

Cataño, Puerto Rico

Pirámide de Cataño

A former pyramid-shaped library with colorful murals lies just across the bay from Old San Juan.
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Busto del Cacique Hayuya y Tumba del Indio

Jayuya, Puerto Rico

Tumba del Indio

A place to pay homage to Taíno heritage.
0 miles from Puerto Rico
La Piedra Escrita in Jayuya

Jayuya, Puerto Rico

La Piedra Escrita

This rock in the middle of a river in Jayuya contains dozens of Pre-Columbian Taíno petroglyphs.
1 mile from Puerto Rico
Cemi Museum against the mountains

Jayuya, Puerto Rico

El Cemi Museum

This niche museum devoted to ancient religious artifacts is shaped like the very thing it displays.
2 miles from Puerto Rico
Access road to Cerro de Punta

Jayuya, Puerto Rico

Cerro de Punta

The highest peak in Puerto Rico is home to a rare fern that can only be found on six trees at its summit.
3 miles from Puerto Rico
Casa Pueblo.

Adjuntas, Puerto Rico

Casa Pueblo

This community-driven organization uses education and eco-friendly technology to protect the environment.
9 miles from Puerto Rico
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