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Town and municipality in Puerto Rico
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San Germán is a city of 32,000 people (2020) in the Porta del Sol region of Puerto Rico. It's best known for its Spanish colonial architecture.
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downtown San Germán
See the historic Roman Catholic church, Spanish-style recreational plaza, and the municipal buildings surrounded by streets and shops. You can drive around the pueblo or park your car and walk around the square and into the plaza. The Spanish law, which regulated life in Puerto Rico in the early 19th century, stated the plaza's purpose was for celebrations and festivities.
Dating back to 1606, this is one of the oldest churches in the Americas. It now hosts a museum of religious paintings.
A Spanish baroque church straddling the two plazas. Even older in theory (a chapel was first built here in 1573), but the present structure dates mostly to 1737, when it was rebuilt after an earthquake.
Professional basketball team with the most history and championships in the Pro basketball league in Puerto Rico (BSN). League runs usually from April thru July.
One of the city's oldest pharmacies. At Parque de Santo Domingo.
Mike's Steak House is a gastronomical institution. Known in San German and throughout the island for its "Churrasco al Carbon", it also offers other USDA Choice steaks, mofongo rellenos, chicken, fish and shrimp dishes. There is a private pub-cafe type bar, separated from the main lounge area.
By car
From Ponce Mercedita Airport it is a 47-minute drive on PR-2 West.
There are limited transit options, but the central district is easily navigable on foot. Driving is difficult with lots of traffic in mid-day.
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