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Centro Criollo de Ciencias y Tecnologia del Caribe

Rating

4.7(226)

Family of 4

$30-$50: adults ~$10-15, kids ~$8-12.

Duration

2-3 hours

Best Ages

Best for ages 3 to 12

About

C3Tec is Puerto Rico's science center in Caguas, 30 minutes from San Juan. Hands-on exhibits, dome theater, outdoor gardens. Bilingual Spanish/English. About $10-15/adults, $8-12/kids. Critical: limited operating hours (typically Thu-Sat). Check before driving. Fills an important niche, quality indoor science museum on an island where most activities are outdoor.

A typical visit lasts 2-3 hours. For a family of four, the planning estimate is $30-$50: adults ~$10-15, kids ~$8-12.

Timing guidance: Thursday or Friday when open. Check hours, limited days. Wait guidance: Minimal. Nearby food guidance: Caguas restaurants nearby. Paseo de las Artes in downtown Caguas.

Check hours, only open limited days (typically Thu-Sat). In Caguas, 30 min from San Juan. Bilingual exhibits (Spanish/English).

Age Suitability

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Parent Logistics

Stroller-Friendly

Yes

Nursing / Changing

Limited

Kid Meals

N/A

Setting

Indoor & Outdoor

Rainy Day

Great option!

Plan Your Visit

Best Time to Visit

Thursday or Friday when open. Check hours, limited days.

Wait Times

Minimal

Nearby Food

Caguas restaurants nearby. Paseo de las Artes in downtown Caguas.

Why Kids Love It

Puerto Rico's science center with hands-on exhibits, dome theater, and outdoor science gardens. Caribbean-focused exhibits connect science to the local environment.

Pro Tips from Parents

  • Check hours, only open limited days (typically Thu-Sat).
  • In Caguas, 30 min from San Juan.
  • Bilingual exhibits (Spanish/English).
  • Outdoor areas hot, indoor exhibits during midday.
  • Dome theater worth seeing.

What to Bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Water bottles
  • Camera
  • Comfortable shoes

Cost Info

Estimated Cost (Family of 4)

$30-$50: adults ~$10-15, kids ~$8-12.

Tips to Save

  • Check for family pricing.
  • Limited operating days, plan ahead.

Hours & Contact

Hours

Friday
12-5PM
Monday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Saturday
12-5PM
Thursday
12-5PM
Wednesday
Closed

Contact

59 Av. Jose Gautier Benitez, Caguas, 00725, Puerto Rico

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