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We saw a number of memorial statues on our tour. The first picture is the statue of Eugenio María de Hostos (The Citizen of the Americas), by José Buscaglia, commerates this famous Puerto Rican educator, philosopher, intellectual, lawyer, sociologist and independence advocate. I guess all the kids dancing on him is because he was a teacher. It is located in the plaza near Casa Blanca
The next two are of a man and woman in the San Juan suburbs, but I don't know anything else about them.
The statue of Cristobal Colon (Christopher Columbus) is located in Plaza Colon, right by the Fort San Cristobal. Erected in 1893 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the his arrival in Puerto Rico (1493), the base depicts Columbus’ life
The last one is of Jesús T. Piñeron who was the first native Puerto Rican who served as governor. He was appointed by Harry S. Truman. He served as governor until 1949 when Puerto Rico celebrated its first election and Luis Muñoz Marín was elected governor. His hometown, Carolina had this monument sculpted by Jose Buscaglia Guillermety, in his likeness which is located in the entrance of the town
Updated Apr 8, 2010
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The crews of Christopher Columbus' ships first sighted the island in 1493, over 500 years ago. At that time it was known as Borinquen by the native Taino Indians. Permanent settlement of the island began in 1508, when Juan Ponce de Leon arrived with 50 men.
There really is very little stress involved in a visit to Old San Juan - it was so pleasant to be in a warm, sunny and breezy climate. We encountered a little mist toward the end of our walk, and all it did was ensure another "bad hair day" for me. But, not even that bothered me.
The statue of Christopher Columbus is at Plasa Colon, which is on the east side of Old San Juan, on the way to San Cristobal Fortress.
Updated May 13, 2009
Address: Plasa Colon
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This statue of the explorer sits outside the Iglesia San Jose. Ponce De Leon was once buried in this church but his remains were later moved to the Metropolitan Cathedral.
Updated Dec 20, 2008
Address: Plaza De San Jose
Phone: 787/725-7501
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