Plaza del Quinto Centenario, Modern commemorative plaza in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
The plaza features a 40-foot tall monument called El Tótem Telúrico and provides direct views of Castillo San Felipe del Morro across the way.
Constructed in 1992, the Plaza del Quinto Centenario marks the location where Spanish colonizers first established a settlement in Puerto Rico 500 years earlier.
The plaza acts as a central gathering space where residents and visitors participate in traditional festivities, musical performances, and community celebrations throughout the year.
Located at the northern edge of Old San Juan, the plaza connects to multiple historic landmarks and features benches, stairs, and open spaces for public use.
The central monument incorporates black granite and water elements that represent the Atlantic Ocean's role in connecting the Old World with the Americas.
Location: San Juan
GPS coordinates: 18.46794,-66.11905
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:29
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