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At One Calle de San Sebastián, this colonial house was built as the residence of Juan Ponce de León, the island's first appointed governor. While he never actually lived there, his family resided in the house before the government purchased it for restoration. The residence features beautiful gardens and exquisite colonial architecture. A museum is now housed in the building and it is definitely worth a visit.

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  • Address:
    1 Calle San Sebastián, San Juan, 00901
  • Phone: +1 787 725 1454
  • Neighbourhood: Old San Juan

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  • Category: Tourist Attractions & Sightseeing, Children
  • Opening hours: Tu to Sa from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM,Tu to Sa from 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM
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CASA BLANCA

The original structure on this site, not far from the ramparts of El Morro, was a frame house built in 1521 as a home for Ponce de Leon. But Ponce de Leon died in Cuba without ever having lived in it, and it was virtually destroyed by a hurricane in 1523, after which his son-in-law had the present masonry …

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