Old San Juan Travel Guide
Browse 6 travel reviews, 3 travel blogs and 516 travel photos from real travelers to Old San Juan.Old San Juan Overview
Old San Juan is the historic colonial district of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the oldest settlement within the territory of the United States. The city is characterized by its narrow cobblestone streets and colorful buildings which date back to the 16th and 17th century when Puerto Rico was a Spanish possession.
The district is also characterized by numerous public plazas and churches including the Cathedral of San Juan Bautista, which contains the tomb of the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León.
The oldest parts of the district of Old San Juan remain partly enclosed by m… read moreassive walls. Several defensive structures and notable forts, such as the emblematic Fort San Felipe del Morro, Fort San Cristóbal, and El Palacio de Santa Catalina, also known as La Fortaleza, acted as the primary defenses of the settlement which was subjected to numerous attacks. La Fortaleza continues to serve also as the executive mansion for the Governor of Puerto Rico.
Old San Juan should definitely be part of your vacation in Puerto Rico.
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In downtown Old San Juan, one could find all sorts of food but for some reason we had issues finding a traditional PR cuisine restaurant. We…
Posada San Francisco Hostel is located right in the center of Old San Juan in Puerto Rico. While searching for hostels in Old San Juan I did…
If you plan a trip to Old San Juan and are on a budget, give consideration to the Fortaleza Guest House. Granted, it is not (by any stretch …
In Puerto Rico you will quickly learn there are no hostels and few cheap places to stay. Luckily we found this "gem" right in downtown Old S…
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