Walking along the streets and World Heritage-listed fortifications of Old San Juan, you'll feel like stepping right into a time machine, allowing you to peek into Puerto Rico's colonial past. Five centuries of history seem palpable at every step, with a narrow grid of streets lined by colorful homes and churches, and the coastline protected by enormous walls. One of the district's major attractions is an early 16th-century cathedral, which contains the tomb of famed Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon. Other highlights include an old naval station, city hall, and a bronze monument commemorating the city's successful effort to fend off a British attack in 1797. You can plan San Juan trip in no time by asking Inspirock to help create your itinerary.
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Old san Juan had so many beautiful old buildings and restaurants with authentic foods. It was a great stop on our Norwegian cruise.
Old san Juan had so many beautiful old buildings and restaurants with authentic foods. It was a great stop on our Norwegian cruise. more »
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While not wildly different in substance from many other old towns around the world, this one has the benefit of having significantly fewer global chains and being quite a bit larger than some others..... more
While not wildly different in substance from many other old towns around the world, this one has the benefit of having significantly fewer global chains and being quite a bit larger than some others..... more »
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