Puerto Rico Capitol Building

Former resident commissioner of puerto rico luis muñoz rivera promoted the idea of constructing a capitol building as early as 1907.

Puerto rico capitol building.

See all 6 the capitol of puerto rico tours on tripadvisor. Rivera was a proponent for puerto rican autonomy. A few steps to the east of fort san cristóbal is the capitol building of puerto rico simply known to puerto ricans as el capitolio. If you book with tripadvisor you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund.

The capitol of puerto rico was one of the first impressive buildings on the way. The capitol is also commonly referred to as the palace of the laws spanish. He began planning it as early as 1911 but actual construction. Still it s worth a trip to look at it especially more so if you are in to sea glass.

San juan is the capital of puerto rico and the capitol building called el capitolio is located in old san juan. The idea for it s construction came from the commissioner of puerto rico luis muñoz rivera in 1907. It a beautiful building but unfortunately while we were there building was closed due to protests. The capitol building is a short walk from the heart of old san juan.

Nancy santiago is a former obama administration appointee who worked on the president s task. The capitol of puerto rico spanish. Puerto rico capitol building. A sign reads 4645 near empty pairs of shoes outside the capitol building during a protest of the government s underreporting of the death toll from hurricane maria in san juan puerto rico on.

Later he was the prime mover in seeking the capitol building s construction between 1925 and 1929. Just take one look at this building and you ll notice that it resembles the us capitol building. We recommend booking the capitol of puerto rico tours ahead of time to secure your spot.