Reopened! Parque de las Ciencias in Bayamon
ToroVerde has re-imagined this Science Park and it reopened in September 2024! Follow their Facebook page. I will update this article with new features once the park opens.
The old Luis A Ferre Parque de las Ciencias was a staple for all Puerto Rican kids school trips back in the day. It was closed for YEARS. But the ToroVerde company took over and has reopened the Science Park (Parque de las Ciencias in Spanish). As it turns out, it is a complex of "Planets of experiences" about all sorts of things! It is time to come back with your kids and make new memories!
Into the Park
There are five Planets to experience- Planeta Aeroespacial (Aerospace/Astronomy), Planeta de la Imaginación (Imagination),Planeta del Tiempo (Time/technology), Planeta Arqueológico (archaeology) and Planeta de la Biodiversidad (Biodiversity (or Nature).
Think Dinosaurs, rockets, Taíno Indian tools & pottery, a planetarium and even a small animal sanctuary. Hands on exhibits, presented to make learning fun! And there are outside play areas and park settings, so the whole family can enjoy. and more!
There still is the large cross and the Observation Tower. That was a difficult/steep climb! But there were some good views (but mostly of the towns).
Outside of the Aerospace Museum they have a couple rockets, an Army helicopter and an Air Force fighter jet. I believe they are authentic US rockets that were used in the space program.
The Details
For more information, you can Check out their Facebook page or Their Web page
There will be an admission fee of $25/adult, $20 for kids (3yo-10yo) which covers many activities inside the park. There is a $10 parking fee. Some activities inside the park have an additional fee.
Thursday through Mondays 9am- 5pm
Allow about 2 to 4 hours.
You can call 787-867-7100 or WhatsApp 787-664-0316 for more information.
Directions from the San Juan area: Drive westbound (oeste) on Expressway 22. Take Exit 13, turn left toward Road 167 (go underneath the expressway) and in about one mile you will see the rockets on your right. The drive should take about 20 minutes.
Getting there
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- Luis A Ferre Science Park · Directions 18.410533, -66.159636
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