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The Convento de los Dominicos

The Convento de los Dominicos (Dominican Convent) was built by Dominican friars in 1523, this building has served alternately as a convent, as a shelter against Carib Indian raids, and as the Caribbean headquarters of the U.S. Army. The convent contains a small chapel museum. Open Wed-Sun, 9am – 12pm, 1pm – 4:30pm; cultural events are sometimes held in the patio, art exhibitions in the galleries, (787) 721-6866.