Palacio de Recreación y Deportes
| El Palacio | |
| Full name | Palacio de Recreación y Deportes de Mayagüez |
|---|---|
| Location |
Barrio Miradero Mayagüez, Puerto Rico |
| Owner | Municipality of Mayagüez |
| Operator | Municipality of Mayagüez |
| Capacity | 5,500 |
| Opened | 1981 |
| Tenants | |
|
Indios de Mayagüez (BSN) Indias de Mayagüez (LVSF) 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games | |
The Palacio de Recreación y Deportes is an indoor sporting arena located in the city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. It has capacity for 5,500 spectators.[1] It was remodeled in preparation for the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games.[2] On March 2008, José Guillermo Rodríguez, mayor of the city, announced in a concert given by Wilkins that after the Central American and Caribbean Games the arena would have the name of Germán Vélez Ramírez best known as Wilkins, Wilkins had inaugurated the arena with a concert 20 years before.[3] The arena also has an acustic conch outside, it bears the name of another Mayagüez native Frankie Ruiz.[4]
The arena is also the home of Baloncesto Superior Nacional professional basketball team, Indios de Mayagüez since 1981. Also the professional volleyball team Indias de Mayagüez from Liga de Voleibol Superior Femenino, plays at the arena. It is located across the street of the Parque de los Próceres.
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Coordinates: 18°12′21.37″N 67°08′09.02″W / 18.2059361°N 67.1358389°W