Top 10 Bayamón Attractions, Puerto Rico

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The Taínos, were the long time settlers in this area before the arrival of the European explorers. The Spanish colonist Juan Ramírez de Arellano established Bayamón as a Spanish settlement on May 22, 1772. The origin of name Bayamón, according to one belief, is that it was named after the local Taíno chief, Bahamon. As per other belief, the name was derived from the Taíno word Bayamongo, which is a river that runs through the region. Bayamón is the area around this main river, which later on became the center of city’s development.

Nowadays, Bayamón is the site of several notable Puerto Rican landmarks and places of interest. Bayamón is considered part of the San Juan Metro Area and it is 15 to 20 minutes away from the capital city. The following is a list of our top choices of things to do when you visit this beautiful city.

Bayamón Tourism Office
Road #2, #167 Plazoleta Casa Alcaldía
787-798-8085 / 787-780-5552
municipiodebayamon.com

Top 10 Bayamón Attractions

Shopping in Bayamón

These are the top destinations when visiting Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The municipality has the largest selection of malls and shopping centers. These are the best ones and the ones we recommend for the mix of shops and general shopping…
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Tueste Coffee Shop

Quality coffee, healthy lunches, sweet "gustitos" and excellent service. Known for its popular double espressos and latte coffee, followed by cappuccino and macchiato. This coffee shop also offers lighter bites, such as salads, pastries and…
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Bayamón Municipality Parks

Parque Central de los Niños (Kids Central Park) In this park visitors can enjoy a spacious and central place to share with the whole family in outdoor activities. The Central Park is conveniently located on PR #2, right next to Bayamón City…
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Bayamón Municipality Museums

José Celso Barbosa House Museum The José Celso Barbosa House Museum (Casa Museo José Celso Barbosa) is a historic house museum in Bayamón’s urban center. The house was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1984, under…
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Los Cocos

Ideal to have a good time with your family and friends. Churrasco, chicken breasts, hamburgers, cold beers, natural juices for your drinks and much more. Here you can celebrate your birthday on a spacious terrace where you can come and…
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Nightlife at El Tropical Casino at Hyatt Place Bayamón

Tropical Casino Bayamon features a 14,000 sq ft of gaming space that includes 300 slots machines of denominations that range from $.01 to $5.00 and table games, which include Blackjack, Roulette, Craps and Poker. Along the gaming, Tropical…
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El Nido

This is a Concept Store created by the founders of Pícalo brand. El Nido represents the best of the best of local brands focused on the urban culture of Puerto Rico. With this concept, they also seek to create links with international level…
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Río Bayamón Golf Course

Centrally located in the metropolitan area, the Río Bayamón Golf Course is part of the recreational linear system that carries the same name.
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Plaza del Mercado de Bayamón

Restaurants and Bars
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Ron del Barrilito – Hacienda Santa Ana

Hacienda Santa Ana is the home of Ron del Barrilito, the oldest rum in Puerto Rico. It offers several tours and experiences featuring their rum, which has been made there in the same way since 1880. Its Heritage Tour will take you around…
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