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Parque de las Palomas vs Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista
Parque de las Palomas and San Juan Cathedral are both highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, San Juan Cathedral ranks marginally better than Parque de las Palomas. San Juan Cathedral is ranked #9 in San Juan with recommendations from 3 reviewers including Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Parque de las Palomas
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Afar Magazine
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Fodor's
"The small, shaded park bordering Old San Juan's Capilla del Cristo has a large stone wall with pigeonholes cut into it."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Parque de las Palomas is in a tree-shaded cobblestone courtyard on the top of the city wall, with excellent views."
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Afar Magazine
"If ever in Old San Juan in the island of Puerto Rico, visit the Parque de las Palomas (Pigeon Park). The view to the San Juan bay will transport you to Spanish times. "
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Afar Magazine
"This old city is one of my favorites. I love the character and the artsy atmosphere. It's like New Orleans, but Caribbean style."
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Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
153 Calle Cristo, Old San Juan, San Juan 00902, Puerto Rico
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Frommer's
"The spiritual and architectural centerpiece of Old San Juan began construction in 1540 as a replacement for a thatch-roofed chapel that was blown apart by a hurricane in 1529."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Most people come to see the marble tomb of Ponce de León and the body of religious martyr St Pio displayed under glass."
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Fodor's
"The Catholic shrine of Puerto Rico had humble beginnings in the early 1520s as a thatch-roofed, wooden structure."
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