Parque de las Palomas

'It's a pigeon park!!!" - one of my 3 children, very gleefully. They enjoyed every second of the pigeon park. I enjoyed it to, as it was still a beautiful corner of SJ, with a view and some cute artsy features. It's worth a quick stop by, for sure. We stopped by again in the morning a few days later for a second visit and saw a worker very thoroughly power washing the whole area. This definitely helps with the cleanliness and smell.

A cool spot to visit if you're in Old San Juan... The view is beautiful, and it's a relaxing place to hang out for a bit. But be warned...the second those pigeons see you with the little bag of food, it’s game over 😂. They will come for you like it's a scene from a Hitchcock movie. Fun experience overall, just hold onto your snacks... and maybe your sanity!!!

Want pure chaos ?! Definitely come here haha! We absolutely love coming here every time we visit San Juan. It was my kids first time going and they loved it. I had to drag them out to leave. Be aware if you buy the pigeon food in the park. The birds know that brown bag and they will ALL flock over to you the moment they see it. There are A LOT and you will be covered. Also be prepared to be possibly pooped on. Its almost impossible not to get pooped on if in you're in there for a long time. I shake them off my head as soon as one lands because of that haha wear a hat if possible when going in.

I don't know if I've already left a review for this little part but this time the gate was open and we had a chance to walk in and go over to the edge and look at the beautiful scenery as well as the rest of the park very beautiful Serene and very peaceful me and my wife love to hear as you can see from the pics and video

It's a most for all Puerto Rican families! You can see how it has evolved from the 90's to now. You can buy food for the pigeons and there is a cafe at the end with games for the kids.

Small park with lots shaded seating. Great views of the water. There's a cafe shop and kids play place. You can buy food to feed the pigeons. Free to enter. I would visit this place again.

I had a little gem on top of the old wall surrounding San Juan. Stumbled upon at accidentally, but it's so much fun. They sell pigeon food that you can give them, and what a great idea to keep all of the pigeons from the city in one location!

Great place to take pictures with the pigeons. It’s also a good place to get poop by them as well. So be careful walking under the trees.

This place is a pigeon hub. It is wither great or scary depending on your tolerance for pigeons. There was a lady who was doing hand henna in there. Also when the booth is open you can buy bird feed to attract the pigeons with. Definitely a great photo opportunity.

We had stumbled upon Parque de las Paloma's "pigeon park" while walking in old San Juan. Pigeon park offers a chance to feed the friendly birds in the city. The cost of pigeon food is $2 per bag including taxes. As you can see from the video I posted if you have a fear of birds definitely stay away as they can get a little intense trying to get some snacks. At the end of the park they have a picturesque coffee shop/cafe. I would definitely recommend stoping by for a cheap and fun activity in San Juan.

This is a crazy little pigeon park where you can literally feed the birds! Located in Old San Juan, this place is just so much fun! During the day the park is open and it is nice to stroll through and take in the beautiful views of the bay. There is also a vendor stand where you can purchase some bird feed. The pigeons go nuts when you feed them and are super friendly. I had to get past the fact that a hundred birds were flying at your face and body and get over the poop scare. The experience is so worth it. Hold out your arms and hands and they will land on you (even your back, chest, head, etc). You can toss the feed up in the air, or away from you, if you are not a pigeon fan and still watch them go for it. Jokingly, my partner said he felt like Tippi Hedren (actress) in The Birds. No birds are harmed at this pigeon park and they get plenty of food. It is a cute park with beatufiful view and is just a good feeling feeding the pigeons in the cobblestone park, underneath this old tree, while looking out over the bay. We stopped back at night and even with the park closed and the birds away and asleep it is a quiet, and still beautiful, park that gives off a nice feeling of tranquility.

This is one of your classic spots in Old San Juan. It's usually a kid favorite, but lots of adults get in on the action too. It's definitely not for everyone. Not everybody likes pigeons flying around and on them, but for those who don't mind it, it's fun. Tip - If you want them to leave you alone, don't feed them. It's that easy. If you do want to feed them, you can buy some food at the entrance. In addition to the pigeons, the view of the bay is very nice, especially around sunset. At the end of the park is a small café called Café del Niño. They have lots of snacks for the kids and a play area... btw, the pigeons don't roam around here; they stick to the entrance of the park. The park is also adjacent to the Capilla del Cristo, which is another classic landmark in Old San Juan, and near La Fortaleza (the Governor's mansion).

Beautiful park along the waterfront. Pigeons are EVERYWHERE. It's a short walk from the pier, if you arrive by boat.

Amazing childhood memories visiting this park. This is a must see in PR. The pidgeons are friendly. Bring cash for bird food.

The park was very small. I do not recommend you feed the pigeons. They start to fight over the food and it's scratched. My arms severely. I would not read the birds. You've been warned.

Omg this park is so fun and crazy. There are SO many pigeons. Be prepared to be slightly attacked if you do buy the food. Luckily I didn't get pooped on, but this was an awesome time and the food is only $2. You don't need it though, just put your arms out and they will come land on you.

At night a pack of cats hunt the park where the birds hang out during the day. Luckily the birds have a safe sleeping area near the pier. Really enjoyed my visit to the birds.

We walked all the way up to see Fortaleza and this park was at the top right before heading to Fortaleza. We happened to come across it by mistake. It is a small park by the Capilla de Santo Cristo. As you walk in the park has many pigeons which are waiting to be fed. They literally fly up onto your hands and arms. All you have to do is stretch your arms. It is a very peaceful and tranquil place with plenty of shade if you need a rest from the sun.

Gorgeous area to stroll around! I hate birds so didn't go into La Paloma's but go and feed if you want! I went for the views and the Catedral!

My kid loves this park. Sometimes he loves the pigeons, other times he fears them, but either way, it is always a must stop for him when we visit Old San Juan.

Check Out Our Full Video: https://youtu.be/Hyb4A1juBes On a walk up a corridor, leading to a subway, exposed to the elements, yet, still sheltered by a glass dome - it's a massive train station in New York City - we come across a pigeon resting on a hand rail [I should really say Jay when referring to we]. The pigeon is closest to me as Jay's on my left side; we are holding hands, and she notices it [the pigeon] before I can acknowledge its presence. Under normal circumstances, any human being would ignore it as it doesn't harm anyone whether disturbed or not, but Jay is beyond normal (which is why I love her). Pigeon are remarkable animals - they're intelligent to an extent. During World War's, and even prior, they were used as carriers in the transport of secretive messages - very much like Game of Thrones and its ravens. In New York City, they're considered pest. Not many New Yorkers enjoy their company, but they're tolerated. On the other hand, Jay doesn't have a tolerate/hate relationship; she has a hate/hate relationship. In that corridor, in Coney Island, New York City, I experience something I didn't think was possible - anticipation of the world coming to an end based on someone's [Jay's] facial expression. What face is synonymous with surprised - outrage? It's a slow-motion facial expression. The brain is an amazing tool; when faced with danger, it slows an incident to the millisecond. So, you may ask, where am I going with this? Jay reacts with shock when she comes across birds, insects (especially, or weird looking animals (opossum), and the individuals that suffer are the ones in her company. You'd think she just encountered a wild tiger based on her reaction. That day, in that corridor, I thought I was going to die. Jay reacted with what I can only describe (for lack of a better term) an O face while also hitting my shoulder. I have no idea why she's reacting this way, although, I'm anticipating death. I turn to my right to face the catalyst of the end of my life; it was a chilled-out pigeon. Fast Forward to Old San Juan. Puerto Rico and Parque de Las Palomas - Pigeon Park. If you suffer from Ornithophobia (a fear of birds), then Parque de las Palomas in Old San Juan is not for you. For those who are okay with being near Pigeons then Parque de las Palomas makes for a great stop during your walking tour of Old San Juan. The park is located next to Capilla del Cristo at the end of Cristo Street. It is only a small park but offers a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of Old San Juan and provides the pigeons of the area a great place to find shelter and food. As is typical in cities around the world, where there is a large gathering of birds, there will be someone selling bird food. For $1 you can continue this worldwide tradition. To my surprise, Jay agreed to visit Parque de Las Palomas. The following video is a what happened. Our inspiration of for the title was Alfred Hitchcock, "The Birds". In additional credit goes to Home Alone 2 (pigeon lady), and Snow White. Instagram: @SomeWhereFarFar

just disgusting! omg I see the idea sounds pretty cool and all but let me make you aware of the fact that this is not the best idea once you do get there. there is absolutely no parking around here and you will walk to get here. no a problem there because San Juan is pretty nice to walk around anyways. once you get to the park there will be some vendors selling bird feed outside ( tells me a lot the fact that they are outside the park) BUT THE SMELL, omg I could not even dare to get in the park as the smell was putrid and disgusting, I had ran as fast as I could from that smell. I saw a lot of people there who were indeed having fun and I do not judge, but I did want to give the other side of the story here. if you love to visit and do the feeding of the palomas, go for it, I just am saying that you should be prepared for the horrible smell you. will endure for a couple of pics and some potential diseases that they might be carrying.

Dirty ass pigeon park where you can buy food to feed the equivalent of rats of the sky. Filth all around as expected. Pigeon poop is so toxic you need to be in a hazmat suit to remove sizeable quantitys of it. It also has no problem ruining almost everything including buildings and car paint.

While in Old San Juan, you are going to be walking all along many streets, alleys and along the shore line, but if you're fortunate you will find Parque de las Palomas, which is a small area and really isn't a park but a place to see literally hundreds of pigeons that engulf you when you feed them pieces of corn that a vendor sales outside of the park. It's quite normal for many pigeons to eat out of your hand and also they have no fear of people and will land on your head, arms and any other place they can balance on which makes for great pictures, videos and laughs. I saw many children trying to catch the pigeons and many came close but you have to be a little quicker than that. As you walk further into the park, you will see a wall that houses many of the pigeons, it is amazing to look at and be that close to to such beautiful animals. And finally, a word of caution, these ARE pigeons and they will poop on you and not have to courtesy of saying sorry. So you do have to be vigilant but in my opinion, it is a once in a lifetime event when in Viejo San Juan so enjoy!

Ehhh, you can probably skip it. This may be fun for children, but it wasn't all that thrilling for adults, plus we got pooped on lol. There are hundreds of pigeons for sure, but as other reviewers mentioned - they are fat, and seemingly already full... they didn't seem that interested in the corn I was throwing. Food can be bought for a dollar, and I appreciated that they girl asked for my baggie back when I was done - presumably so she could recycle it and use it again.

Located on the south west end of Old San Juan is Pigeon Park. This is a great little stop when touring the city. The park is located in a busy tourist spot with lots of restaurants and shops. Right next door is Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud which also should not be missed. The park boasts great views of the water - overlooking the US Coast Guard station. They had a chalk hop scotch area when were there for kids, or the kids at heart. When I was there, there were easily 100 pigeons or more. You need to understand that is quite a bit for this year. It's not a grassy park - it's more like a terrace with a view. The back wall has holes in it where the pigeons nest, so there are always many birds coming and going. There were ladies outside the main gate selling food for the birds for $1 should you wish to buy it. If you want to see my video of this park and other parts of the city, just visit my YouTube page at "Josh the Travel Guy". The specific name of the video showing this footage is "Travel VLOG 2017 | Day 5 | Part 1 | Exploring Old San Juan | Pigeon Park | Puerto Rico". Check it out and hope you'll comment to let me know if you liked it! Enjoy!

This is a must while anyone's in San Juan. It's a simple park, nothing fancy, but it's filled with hundreds of pigeons which are relatively calm and docile..... Until of course you bring food into the mix, then all goes ape shit!!! Haha They have a little station that sells pigeon food for about a buck, so super cheap and super fun to see all the crazy pigeons flying around you and start picking at the food....just stay still!

While we were in old san juan, we were strolling around and found this little area. And there are just soooo many pigeons. It was fun to take a few pictures of all of them. People even go around selling bags of food to feed them. Kids like to run right at them and have them fly away. I gotta say be very careful, as if you stand around too long you will end up being their restroom. And I'm speaking from experience.

Everyone that gave this park a bad review because there were too many pigeons should really get their life together! The park is called Parque de las PALOMAS - as in PIGEON park. If you don't want to see pigeons don't go to a park called pigeon park. Anywhos, this is a nice small park. Unfortunately they do not have a designated store/individual selling food for the pigeons so we left. I did hear that sometimes people walk around the park or near the entrance selling bags of food.

Cheap bird food by the entrance along with drinks. And hand sanitizer upon exit! This was a very fun stop for us. We really enjoyed the excitement as the birds flew all around and on us! There is a large chance you will get pooped on, but we didn't and we were in here a solid 10 minutes or so. The only complaint really is when the parents let their kids run and scare all the birds away. It's rude to the other visitors and the birds. Please don't do that.

My boyfriend and I met my parents in Old San Juan for some sightseeing, this is one place I wanted to visit. I know I had been here as a child, what a magical little park. Surprisingly clean for what it is, well cared for little plot of land. Being from New York, both of us were like...a park, with hundreds of pigeons...that you feed and they possibly land/poop on you? No thanks...but we were feeling adventurous and went in anyway. There were a lot of small children running around, the pigeons were surprisingly gentle and not too aggressive. They land on you and eat right out of your hand :::TIP::: There is a man selling corn and peas for feeding. Buy the peas! The pigeons here are so spoiled, they don't even touch the corn! It's a dollar for a bag of peas or corn, we definitely invested about $10 in these birds! It was so much fun and we did a fair amount of sharing our feed with the children in the park.

I was not impressed with this. Too many pigeons. But other than that, not work coming unless you want to see pigeons. I would not encourage feeding them, as it makes them dependent.

San Juan appears to love its cats and pigeons, and the pigeons even get their own park! I am sure that young kids would be fascinated by this park. I am not a young kid and I enjoyed it. The pigeons were quite and orderly and not in attack mode. A cute and free attraction.