PUERTO RICO
The Conservation Trust of Puerto Rico PO Box 9023554
San Juan
Puerto Rico 00902-3554
Tel: (787) 722 5834
Fax: (787) 722 5872
Email: fideicomiso@fideicomiso.org
Website: http://www.fideicomiso.org
Hacienda Buena Vista
North of Ponce
Tel: (787) 722 5882 (Mon-Fri); (787) 284 7020 (weekends and
holidays)
Hacienda Buena Vista is a 19th century coffee plantation and corn mill
located in the city of Ponce on the southern part of the Island. The
Hacienda has been rebuilt and the land, buildings and machinery are
fine examples of Puerto Rico’s natural, cultural and technological
heritage. Admission by reservation only.
Las Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve (El Faro)
North of Fajardo
Tel: (787) 722 5882
The lighthouse (el faro) is the second oldest in a system of lighthouses
built by the Spanish colonial government. The Reserve is one of the
most important natural areas on the Island, located in Fajardo, a
coastal town on the northeastern part of the Island; habitat to
migratory and shore birds as well endangered species such the osprey
and the sea turtle. A significant feature is the bioluminescent Laguna
Grande fringed with mangroves. Admission by reservation only.
Ramón Power y Giralt House Old San Juan
Tel: (787) 722 5834
Headquarters of the Conservation Trust and an important historic
house in Puerto Rico. Birthplace of Don Ramón Power y Giralt born in
1775, the first representative for Puerto Rico in the Spanish Courts.
The meticulously restored 18th century house includes a resource
centre with an interactive multimedia exhibition. The house is located
in Old San Juan, the capital city of Puerto Rico. Visitor’s Center open
Tue-Sat 9.00am-4.30pm.
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