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Teatro Tapia

Last updated on May 7, 2021
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For over a century, Teatro Tapia has provided entertainment by way of operas and stage dramas. It has been the center of San Juan, Puerto Rico's cultural life. It was built in the early 1830s and named Teatro Municipal but was eventually renamed after the well-loved and renowned Puerto Rican playwright, Alejandro Tapia y Rivera. It is located at Calle Fortaleza in Plaza Colon, along with other cultural landmarks.The theater has a 700 seating capacity. It now is the venue for many international and local acts. The local acts are mostly in Spanish.

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  • Type: Building, Historic Place, Theatre
  • Visitor access: Open to visitors

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