Bayamón: See
1 Bayamón Pueblo (downtown Bayamón). See the historic Roman Catholic church, Spanish-style recreational plaza, and the municipal buildings surrounded by streets and shops. You can drive around the pueblo or park your car and walk around the square and into the plaza. The Spanish law, which regulated life in Puerto Rico in the early 19th century, stated the plaza's purpose was for celebrations and festivities. (updated Apr 2022)
Agustín Stahl Stamm House (Casa Stahl), 14 José Martí Street. Historic Neoclassical-style house and former residence and medical office of Agustín Stahl Stamm, considered the father of biological and natural sciences in Puerto Rico, and, according to legend, the first person to install a Christmas tree in the island. The house has been acquired by the municipality and it is being restored with plans of turning it into a museum dedicated to the scientist with planned exhibits including his natural history collections. (updated Oct 2021)
Bayamón City Hall, Km11 PR-2, ☏ +1 787-780-5552. Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM. Modern city hall building famous for its glass-window bridge located on the second floor, from where the visitors can cross from one side to the other, while looking at cars pass by. The building also has a visitors information center, a small theater and it occasionally hosts special events. (updated Oct 2021)
Caribbean Manatee Conservation Center (Centro de Conservación de Manatíes), 500 Highway Av. Dr. John Will Harris, ☏ +1 787-400-2782, info@manatipr.org. Regular tours at 9AM, 10:30AM, 1:30PM, 3PM. Special tour at 8:30AM and 1:30PM. Rescue, conservation and research center for the West Indian manatee administered by the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico. The center offers visitors a "behind the scenes" one-hour tour showcasing the manatees and the efforts by researchers and volunteers. There is also a 3 hour-long tour where visitors become volunteers by preparing food and feeding the manatees. Regular tour: Adults $19, children aged 3-14 $16. 3-hour tour and feeding: $98. The admission fee goes fully to the manatee research and conservation efforts. (updated Oct 2021)
Farmacia Serra Building, 11 Degetau Street. Historic yet eclectic Romantic/Modernist-style structure listed in the United States Register of Historic Places. (updated Oct 2021)
Iglesia de la Invención de la Santa Cruz (Invención de la Santa Cruz Parish Church), 12 Degetau Street, ☏ +1 787-785-2134. Mon-Sat 9AM-noon, closed on Sundays except for religious services. This is the main Catholic church of Bayamón. The original structure dated from 1772 but was destroyed by an earthquake in 1867. The current structure dates from 1868. (updated Oct 2021)
Marqués de la Serna Bridge, Highway 890, km 24.1. Historic rolled iron segmented arch bridge also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (updated Oct 2021)
Plata Bridge (Bridge #374), Highway 167, km 0.9. Historic bridge consisting of two Parker truss spans. …