The Arecibo Observatory Reviews

Really cool to see where so many scientific discoveries are made, as well as some pop culture references. This is where the pulsar reading was made that's the cover of the Joy Division album Unknown Pleasures.

One thing to note is that parking is at the bottom of A VERY steep hill and you have to walk (though I'm sure they can arrange transport for people with disabilities). Pretty much everyone is exhausted and out of breath by the time they've reached the top.

The VIP tour is pretty neat but they don't bring you any closer to the actual bowl if that's what you're hoping to do. You do, however, get to see where all the research is done and their fascinating system that's a mix of computers ranging from new to the 60s!

World's largest* radio observatory. Great tour and presentation. This may not be for everyone but it is awe-inspiring. If you are driving, the car ride might encounter lots of blind turns and plenty of bumps. drive safe. Also, i think you can drop people off at the top and park at the bottom. It is a good hike from parking to the observatory.

I was with friends and family and was a special event in the evening with 2 diferent presentations 2 diferent topics. After that the astronomic society make a lot of diferent experiment/orientation tha was incredible and we have the chance to use diferent telescopes to watch a asteroid and also a nebula of orion. Beutiful gathering of people interesting topics it is a really nice visitor center. Great experience.!!

Its a little (a lot!) off the beaten path, but totally worth a stop. My wife and I had to drive one way up a mountainous dirt road where parts of the road was missing. I am sure we went the wrong way to get there! A good place for children and adults alike. There are many activities to do and if you go on the right day there might be astrologers there with their telescopes to point out stars, planets, and even the sun. Its a very cool place!

Overpriced admission for underwhelming museum. Cool view of dish but only one angle. Lousy gift shop.

So magnificently inspiring...If you are into these type of things. Don't plan on staying more than an hour as there is only one vantage point, but worth the drive.

Amazing visit. The staff was super friendly, the exhibits were very interactive. Took the VIP tour and enjoyed a personal tour of the control room and a different perspective on the dish. The drive was totally worth the experience.

Amazing place! Great tour, very glad I got to visit here even though it's a bit remote... it's completely worth the trip!

Not worth the admission price. $12 for each adult all you get to see is a half ass boring posters of planets and a 17 minute long documentary of how the satellite was built etc. NOT worth the money and NO water foundation after climbing up the hot road up to the place.

The Serch for other worlds and Aliens is simply awesome, especially seeing the worlds biggest satellite

Excellent educational place. Super friendly, helpful and knowledgeable employees.

When it is repaired it will become the World Record holder for Largest Bowl of Rice Krispies and 2% Milk.

It's ok, the history was nice, but the tour was just so so. I think the biggest thing about seeing it was knowing a movie had been based off the facility and seeing it in person. If I was a kid I dont think I would get that excited about it except for maybe the history movie and the gift shop, but that's just my opinion.

The entrance is somewhat expensive. But the treatment was very good and cortez.

Beautiful and extremely interesting to go to much and I'm not sorry EXCELLENT // Beautiful and extremely interesting to go to much and I'm not sorry EXCELLENT

Excellent. Tour guides knew their stuff and the whole experience was inspiring

This place is a must-see for science geeks/space nerds. If you've seen the telescope on the movies it's even more impressive in person.

It is an awesome place. To get to the site you have to be patient as you are entering the interior of the northern Arecibo karst. Upon arrival you need to climb several steps over 100 and walk a distance of about 15 minutes until you reach the top where the museum is. Ticket offices are $ 12. Adults. I recommend watching the 17 minute movie to understand the importance of this super important structure.

Amazing structure that you unfortunately don't get to experience as much as you may think, and you have to wait around in a pretty small and boring museum to be able to see the actual structure.

Very expensive the entrance to the place does not look much you are just watching a movie that the place as such

The executive tour shows you what you can see in the photographs, in person.

The only interesting thing is the giant dish itself. This is the only reason why people come here.

The documentary was just ok. Small museum area. Really feel like they just added these parts so they can charge more $$$.

Incredible feat of engineering. Largest radio telescope in the world! Short walk to get up to the visitor center. Decent gift shop. Worth the drive from San Juan.

Would not recommend; was under that bad boy when she fell. I'm good, but it seriously hurt really bad. 1 star.

Rip though arecibo.

One of the visits if you are nearby, but don't expect too much.

Magnificent experience, very good treatment and you learn a lot

Impeccable facilities, bilingual and professional personnel, children booths, nightly sky observation activities. Place is magical!

It's a perfect place for the kids and families to enjoy science, technology and nature at the same time.

It was great experience. It rained that day and at some point you couldn't even the dish of the telescope from the observation deck.

Inexpensive tour knowledgeable staff very informational

Not as exciting as I expected... a lot of walking and very little in return.

Extraordinary place to visit - 2nd. largest in the world - outstanding tours.

A little pricey to visit with family of five, but it's a very fun place to see. Where else can you see the second largest radio telescope in the world? Get ready for some extra windy roads followed by a steep uphill walk, but it's worth the visit.

Great place to take kids, you can learn a lot about space here. The radar is breathtaking.

Pretty spectacular view of the satellite. The VIP tour for an additional $15 didn't offer much except for the chance to see the control room. The view of the satellite dish was better at the observation center.

Awesome view of the 007 Goldeneye inspired ovservatory

Awesome place to visit. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and the exhibit is cool and interactive for anyone of any age. It s a bit of a hike up a hill from the parking lot if you need to know but well worth it.

Family enjoyed it. Enroute one can still we the damage from the Hurricane. My wife and son enjoyed it, their first trip to Puerto Rico. Wife found it educational. Been there before, over a decade ago with my daughter, she enjoyed it as well, back then.

A beautiful place where there are very good employees who explain the use of the Observatory. There is food or picadera. Local items store.

Perfect place for nerd and astronomy and ciences people. Family visit a plus. World recognition

Good for the whole family. A success for those interested in consciousness.

Nice informational exhibits. We'll run and worth the trip. They're still using it for research. E.T. still hasn't phoned Elliot yet.

Very expensive. And it really does not have much to see. The talk very good and interesting. The employees are very friendly and they guide super well.

SETI Institute first UFO communication received here!!!

Absolutely Amazing to see it and to learn about it's history. A must see!..:)

If the museum is correct, the explanation of the applied use of the radio telescope that is really impressive could be improved.

Excellent place . to expand the knowledge of our planet I recommend it

Impressive construction and without deteriorating nature.

Very interesting story. Amazing place to visit. Unique experience.

Is something so much nice and beautiful is need too see face to face