Barceloneta (Puerto Rico): See
1 Barceloneta Pueblo (downtown Barceloneta). 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)
Antiguo Hospital Municipal de Barceloneta is an abandoned hospital now popular for its colorful murals, the most famous one being a giant flag of Puerto Rico.
Barceloneta Cultural Center, located by the main plaza, is a small museum and visitors center showcasing information about the town and several Taíno artifacts found by archaeologists nearby.
Paseo de las Alas is a popular spot for selfies due to the mural portraying a lineup of wings where people take pictures in.
Paseo de los Veteranos is a pedestrian street and it hosts several stores and restaurants.
Plaza de Barceloneta is the main town square where the city hall and the main church. Barceloneta is one of the only towns in Puerto Rico where the main church located in the central plaza is Catholic but Protestant, in this case Pentecostal. The plaza is home to various restaurants, cafes and a visitors center with information about the town.
Plaza El Ancón is an esplanade and small plaza located at the riverside of the Manatí River.
Sixto Escobar Museum (+1 787-846-5011) is a small museum dedicated to the famous boxing champion who hailed from Barceloneta.
Cambalache Forest Reserve, although the main entrance is located in Arecibo, this state forest is also within Barceloneta's municipal boundaries. The forest located among mogotes and it offers opportunities for birdwatching, hiking and mountain biking.
Caño Tiburones, also shared between Arecibo and Barceloneta, is Puerto Rico's largest swamp and home to numerous bird species both native and migratory, making it a great spot for birdwatching.
Muelle Taíno, at the end of Boca Avenue in barrio Palmas Altas. This is a public park at the mouth of the Manatí River, next to a beach that is famous for its black sands. The area also hosts numerous seafood restaurants worth checking out, especially if you enjoy octopus.