Tourism Bayamon

Hotels
San Miguel Plaza Hotel was the first hotel in Bayamon, and has the amenities needed to cater to both business travellers and tourists.  The hotel consists of 44 rooms, and has high-speed internet, a conference room, a fitness center, and the St. Michel Restaurant. Construction is under way for the expansion of this hotel, which will provide 20 additional rooms.  San Miguel Plaza Hotel is located at # 2 Rosa Street, Esq Santa Cruz, Bayamon, PR 00961.

The Bayamon Holiday Inn Hotel & Tropical Casino at Science Park will soon be starting construction on the premises of the Science Park.  It will be the first hotel and casino in Bayamon.  This second hotel will have 118 rooms, a 10,000 square feet casino, three activity rooms, a business lounge, a gym, a swimming pool and two restaurants.

Points of Interest
There are many places of interest in Bayamon, including:
Old City Hall
Parque Central De Bayamon
Teatro Braulio Castillo
Theater Oller
City Hall
Francisco Oller Art Museum
House Dr.Jose Celso Barbosa

Central Park
Robert Park Junghanns
Forest Park
Walk of Stars
Museum of Historical Archives of Bayamon
The Doll House
Plaza Recreo
Luis A. Fine Arts School Ferre
Linear Paseo Rio Bayamon
Hacienda Santa Ana
Paseo del Mar, which is under construction

Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium has a capacity of about 12,500 people. With facilities for football (soccer), it is where the PR Islanders football team plays their home games.  There is also a soccer school for children and the Puerto Rico National Stadium.
Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum has a capacity of about 11,375 people.  The coliseum hosts sports activities, art shows, recreational activities, religious activities, Trade Shows, exhibitions and graduation. Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum is also home to the Bayamon Cowboys, who have been National Basketball Champions.

The Rail Park, which until 2001 had the last train that operated in Puerto Rico, also featured an exhibit of a DC-3 airplane.  The park, however, had to be destroyed due to construction of the main road.
Parque de las Ciencias Luis A. Ferre, the Science Park, is a recreational and educational facility designed to promote family activities through education and healthy recreation.  The former governor of Puerto Rico, Don Luis Antonio Ferre, initiated it. The park is located in an area of 42 acres in the heart of Bayamon, but is accessible by roads. The park has varied attractions among which is a natural observatory located at a height of 285 feet above sea level.  This park has an artificial lake and a beautiful activity room called “The Top”.

Education plays a major role in the Luis A. Ferre Park. That is why the public can enjoy a number of museums in the park that deal with issues on Archeology, Transportation, Trains, Art, Health, Astronomy and Natural Sciences. On the other hand, the Pacheco Museum pays tribute to Don Joaquin Montserrat, who for many years gave so much joy to the Puerto Rican children.  Similarly, our Torito City pays tribute to the great Puerto Rican comedian Jose Miguel Agrelot.  The science park is one of the most representative places of the city of Bayamon.
Bayamon City Hall actually crosses over the road. While walking through the connecting hallway, you can see the cars passing below it. This structure has been known as the “First Building in the Caribbean Air.”  City Hall was commissioned by former Mayor Aponte Borrero Hon. Manuel and was opened by The Hon. Ramon L. Rivera.

Bayamon’s suspension bridge is unique in its class throughout Puerto Rico.
Bayamon is also one of the host cities of the Urban Train (for the Puerto Rico Metropolitan Area), with 3 stations: Bayamon, Sports and Gardens.  It opened in 2004.

North Star Park has a sculpture that measures 610’ long and 60′ high at its highest point, while that of Kapoor is only 492’ long.  Its design and concept are based on the North Star.

Placing more public art throughout the Puerto Rican village is Plaza Norarte.  Created by Pablo Rubio, it is still under construction.

Festivals and Events
Festivals local to the area include:
Santa Cruz Patron Festivities – May
Jose Celso Barbosa’s Birthday – July
Chicharron Festival – July
Crafts Festival – July

Recreation
Bayamon River Linear Park was opened on June 8, 2003.  This beautiful river park offers its visitors a quiet place and is suitable for exercising. Throughout it has six miles of trail. On the edge of the historic river Bayamon, the park provides the public with an area that promotes health through physical activity.  It consists of a linear walk of two routes, one for pedestrians and another for bicycles. It starts at the road PR 177 and ends at the road PR 22, occupying an approximate length of 9.0 kilometers.

In order to ensure a safe and peaceful environment for users of the project and to residents of the surrounding areas, with the intention of protecting the environmental health, the municipal administration has banned the transport of all motorized equipment in these facilities.  A tour shows the visitor linear areas for passive recreation and areas for private activities.

Robert Junghanns Park is located in the AB 167, on land that belonged to agricultural engineer Robert Junghanns.  It is one of the most prized parks in the village. It is a passive park full of greenery and fresh air where the whole family can share time together, with facilities for the enjoyment of both public and private activities. Robert L Junghanns was born in Porghkeepsie, New York on July 1, 1871.  His university studies were conducted at Cornell University.  He came to Puerto Rico when he was very young and was devoted to trade.  Junghanns lived on street Hiram Gonzalez at number 122.

The famous engineer was devoted to studying and preserving materials related to Bayamon culture. These materials are preserved in the Archivo General de Puerto Rico and are known as the Junghanns Collection.  He planted trees in the range of properties that make up the park that today bears his name.  Those trees are laurel, cedar, layer, and Guaraguao Mahogany, among others. Robert L. Junghanns died in Hato Rey on September 21, 1947.

Forest Park – During the month of June 1990 operations began in the forest park located in the road sector Sabana PR 167 in the Buena Vista neighborhood.  This beautiful park offers its visitors the opportunity to enjoy a cool, passive and relaxed atmosphere. The recreational facilities are available to the general public for holding different types of activities.

Central Park is a place where visitors can enjoy a comprehensive and central area to share in outdoor activities with the whole family.  Central Park is conveniently located in the PR 2 right next to City Hall.  These facilities, available to the general public, are also available for the enjoyment of private activities.  The park has traditionally been the venue for musical performances sponsored by the Municipal Administration of Bayamon for the enjoyment of its citizenship.