The Arecibo Observatory is part of the National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center (NAIC). As the site of world's largest single-dish radio telescope, the Arecibo Observatory attracts visitors of all ages and from many countries.
PR-625 Arecibo 00612 Puerto Rico
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Lots to learn on a single place! Take your time to fully understand and enjoy your visit here. Cooperate and put your phone on Airplane Mode while visitng.
The largest single-aperture telescope and radio telescope in the world, it's been used to study the ionosphere, transmit messages into space, and was featured in many popular films , like GoldenEye .
The Arecibo Observatory famously appeared in Goldeneye (1995) as the satellite control station of villain Janus/006/Alec Trevelyan, where James Bond brings his master plan to a halt. Read more
Talk with the people that work there. They are so knowledgeable and willing to offer great conversation. Well worth the drive.
The exhibit is actually interesting (way more advanced than stuff than your children's encyclopedia type exhibit ), and our guide, Carla, sounded way too knowledgeable for an average guide.
Awesome views of the world's largest (single aperture) telescope. Beautiful panoramas of the surrounding hills .
Actually I thought the film was really interesting. Afterwards they take you out to the observation deck and explain more stuff.
The Arecibo Observatory is a radio telescope Largest in the world near the city of Arecibo in Puerto Rico .
You have to Visit the Observatory ! its a Must have if you Love Science like i do!
Well worth the drive. This was built over 50 years ago, the technology is amazing.
Check in before you enter the gate. You have to turn off your phone inside.
Great place to bring kids. Nice way to break up the day, and it was educational .
Great site and close to camuy caves
Great souvenirs shop! Very good for kids .
For science geeks.
The scale is impressive.
Observatory is closed for remodeling. Should reopen in March 2016.
Cuz Science!!
Why is your cell phone still on? You should know better!
Still the biggest and more sensitive telescope in USA Read more
Skip the film . 20 minutes long and uninformative.
Este es un lugar de película . No sólo el radiotelescopio es impresionante ; aquí se filmaron algunas escenas de las películas Contact y Golden Eye.
Increíble!!!!
Amazing experience, great for adults and kids alike. Just be careful on the drive in. Lots of potholes and twisty mountain roads. - Alfred M.
The final view is amaze balls but the tour is made long so they can over charge you and explain everything twice (Engliah and Spanish). - Daniel Benor
Arboles Nativos - Zahira Arocho
The caves were super beautiful! Loved visiting this place, our guide Eduardo was very helpful and fun. When you leave the cave wait for the sun to pop out in light rays at the entrance. - Susan S.
Love it! The food its excellent. Great seafood in North Area. The view is amazing. Good service. - Alexandra Caraballo
I've had many pepperoni calzones and theirs is very good! - Chris Weston