This indoor arena, named after the baseball hall-of-famer who died tragically in a plane crash in 1972, doubles as a sports and concert facility. The way to get here is by taxi; if taking public transport, the nearest metro stop is Roosevelt, about 1.3 miles away.
Roberto Clemente Coliseum
San Juan
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