Visit Casa Caracoles, for the Shell of It

According to the web, the house is permanently closed. I assume they are no longer letting people in the yard. But you can still see the house from the road. We haven’t gone by recently, I hope it is being maintained.

Some people are collect unique things, and are very passionate about their collection. The owner of Casa Caracoles has taken his fascination with seashells and turned his house into an unusual tourist attraction. He has covered almost every surface of his property with local seashells. If you’re near the southern town of Salinas, this house is really something to see!

Casa Caracoles

Casa Caracoles (the shell house) is located in Salinas, which is on the south coast of Puerto Rico. The owner, Jimmy, decorated the house with seashells. If you are lucky enough to be there when he is home, he may call you into the yard to check it out up close. He is very nice and enjoys sharing his artwork with anyone who might be interested.

It has taken him 7 years to cover his house with seashells to the point that it is today. It is pretty impressive. I assume he doesn’t think it is “done” due to the pile of shells in his driveway just waiting to be attached to an unadorned surface!

In addition to his house, he has covered his car (inside and out) with seashells. He said that decorating the car took 4 months. It is all quite amazing … a bit odd maybe … but amazing.

Casa Caracoles

When he was around, Jimmy would open his property for people to see his creation for free. All he asked is that visitors sign his guestbook. He has had many people from all over the world who have enjoyed his work. It must be very rewarding for him to have other people interested in his passion.

But remember, this is his home, so it may not be “open”…don’t just walk in! Even if he is not home and the gate is closed, you can see the lovely shell wall and the house from outside the gate.

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Details

From San Juan, take Route 52 south to Route 53 north-east to Route 706 south to Route 3 west to Route 180 south-west to Route 701 south. From Route 701, you’ll turn right onto an unnamed road that you’ll follow to Casa Caracoles.

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