Old San Juan - Home for the Poor (Institute of Puerto Rican Culture) Casa de Beneficencia (Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña)

The Casa de Beneficencia (Home for the Poor) an historical building, was built in the 1840s for the indigent people. Inside it is the Institute / Museum of Puerto Rican Culture, which exhibits artifacts dating from pre-European Puerto Rico and a recreation of a Taíno village. In addition to these exhibits are travelling exhibitions of general interest that rotate through on a regular basis. Check with the reception desk inside the Casa de Beneficencia building to see what is coming.

If you are looking for an escape from the heat, hustle, and bustle of San Juan, head inside to one of the two patios located inside the Casa de Beneficencia. These patios are usually quiet and deserted.