Cementerio Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis — Attraction in San Juan

The most peaceful and beautifully situated cemetery I’ve ever visited!

To never be forgotten ~

Found the information below online...

Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery is a colonial-era cemetery located in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is the final resting place of many of Puerto Rico's most prominent natives and residents. Construction began in 1863 under the auspices of Ignacio Mascaro. The cemetery is located outside the walls of Fort San Felipe del Morro fortress, one of the island's most famous landmarks. The average height of the wall is 40 feet and the width ranges from 15 to 20 feet. It was named in honor of Saint Maria Magdalena de Pazzi.

According to Rafael Rodríguez, Chaplain and director of pastoral services at the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón located in the Santurce district of the capital, the location of the cemetery is central to the Puerto Rican belief in the separation of death and life. The colonial Spanish government at the time construction of the cemetery commenced, viewed death with fear because it was a mystery. Therefore, they decided to build the cemetery to overlook the Atlantic Ocean to symbolize the spirit's journey to cross over to the afterlife.

May they all...

Never seen a cemetery built like this. It was a wonderful view. Rest in peace . Instagram @FlashMoe . Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery is a colonial-era cemetery located in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is the final resting place of many of Puerto Rico's most prominent natives and residents. Before it was designated an official cemetery, there was a "Cementerio Provisional" on the same grounds, datinng to 1845. Construction for the official cemetery began in 1863 under the auspices of lgnacio Mascaró and it was opened in 1865, with an expansion in The side closest to the chapel is the older section, while the side closest to the Current entrance is the newest section. The cemetery is located outside the walls of Fort San Felipe del Morro fortress, with a wall averaging 40 feet in height and 15-20 feet in width. It was named in honor of Saint María Magdalena de Pazzi (no "s" at the end). When visiting this location it is better to head west on PR-25R (Avenida Luis Muñoz Rivera) and take calle Norzagaray until you reach the park garage located underneath the Plaza del Quinto Centenario. Then you can walk down Calle Del Cementerio, through the underground tunnel to reach...

Walked through this cemetery yesterday (March 9th 2023) and they were EXUMING BODIES! The smell was atrocious and disgusting. My friend and I started running to flee the smell, which we could not. This was a very traumatizing experience and unbelievable that it was not blocked off while this was happening. This was a horrible experience which reflects on the general impression one gets when visiting PR. Things like this do not happen in civilized places of the world. I can't even go near Ol' San Juan without this smell coming back into my brain....and I will forever associate San Juan with this experience. Who is in charge of this cemetery? There was a little older man spraying cologne in the air to try and combat the smell. Was one of the most ridiculous experiences in all my travels to 25...