Puerto Rico - Old San Juan

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01:Zesty Bites 02:Casa Galesa 03:Galeria Sanchez 04:Cappalli
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06:Hecho A Mano 07:Souvenir Depot 08:F.C.P.R.
A beautiful selection of Ethnic style Pssst! Get a 25% DISCOUNT by Hosts “OJO Isla”, the first interactive
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men and women. Can’t miss it! Also has a lovely gift shop for all ages.
10:Balconies 11:Benches 12:Cristo Street
Balconies of every shape, size and Every plaza have benches awaiting A new experience awaits in every
form are all over the city. Some have exhausted travelers. Shades and corner on your walk throughout our
their own aerial gardens to enjoy. breeze are also included. steep cobblestone streets.
13:Plaza 5to Centenario 14:Plaza 5to Centenario 15:Caleta de las Monjas 16:San Francisco Street
These goats protects the Plaza These goats protects the Plaza Even the nuns dance the night A unique shopping experience will
Quinto Centenario, a 500 years of Quinto Centenario, a 500 years of away on our streets. This is a very be waiting for you on our streets.
colonization memorial monument. colonization memorial monument. quiet and cozy little street. Lovely.
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17:Callejon de las Monjas 18:Capilla San Jose 19:Plaza Colon 20:Ceiling Fresco
Lots of lonely cats purr up and This historic church strikes brilliantly Cristobal Colón will be looking You will be surprised at what some
down these stairs at any time of against the blue color of the sky. towards the sky, observing the of the buildings have hidden inside.
the day. Put your sunglasses on, please! beauty of our Old San Juan. Seek and you will find them.
21: Ceiling Fresco 22:Architectural Detail 23: Colonial Architecture 24:El Morro Castle
You will be surprised at what some These two young ladies hold the Well preserved colonial architecture This is it, the one and only, protector
of the buildings have hidden inside. weight of a balcony in San can be found everywhere throughout of many invasions throughout its
Seek and you will find them. Francisco Street. the old city streets. history. Worth visiting.
25:Street Lights 26:Sculptures 27:Garita at La Rogativa 28:Plazuela La Rogativa
Street lights will lead the way along Bronze sculptures can be found all Excellent observation point facing Plaza of the procession built in 1971
the narrow streets to many travelers over the city for everyone to enjoy. San Juan Bay and El Paseo de conmemorating the events that took
and locals alike throughout the city. A lot of simbolism in them too! la Princesa. place in 1797.
29:Pigeons: Plaza de Armas 30:Winter: Plaza de Armas 31:Spring: Plaza de Armas 32:Summer: Plaza de Armas
Enjoy their courtship calls or just These statues simbolizes the 4 These statues simbolizes the 4 These statues simbolizes the 4
feed, chase or catch them if stations of the year and are to be stations of the year and are to be stations of the year and are to be
you can. found at the Plaza de Armas. found at the Plaza de Armas. found at the Plaza de Armas.
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33:Autum: Plaza de Armas 34:Paseo de la Princesa 35:Detail from floor 36:Salvador Brau Plaza
These statues simbolizes the 4 Lovely walk in the afternoon. See You will be amazed at the different Take a rest beneath the trees or
stations of the year and are to be the sunset and, if lucky, watch the floor patterns and stones around play domino with the locals.
found at the Plaza de Armas. dolphins playing at the bay. the old city.
37:San Jose Plaza 38:5to Centenario Bridge 39:Totem Telurico 40:Plaza San Jose
This is the gathering place. Lovely You can cross the gap between At the 5to Centenario Plaza, you will Come and dance with these
sights, day or night. Juan Ponce de five centuries or face the Atlantic find the sculture that embraces our graceful silhuetes of female bodies
León will be waiting for you. Ocean view. Which ever you prefer. different cultures by Jaime Suarez. at the Plaza San José.
restaurants women’s fashion souvenirs
01:Zesty Bites 04: Lisa Cappalli 07:Souvenir Depot
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whole fresh and organic ingredients. Wireless Europe, U.S.A. and Puerto Rico. Largest souvenir store in Old San Juan. A little
internet, veggie and fruit salads, smoothies and Mon-Wed: 12n-7pm | Thur-Sat: 12n-9pm bit of everything for every taste, young and old
the BEST COFFEE in the old town. Sun: Closed alike. Do not forget to stop by!
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averaging 83°F (22.7°C) in the winter and 85°F
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old san juan
Old San Juan, a UNESCO world heritage site, with its 16th century cobblestone streets, Spanish town houses with
wrought iron balconies, busy plazas, museums and historical sites, is the most well preserved declaration of our Spanish
colonial heritage. It is part of an island that connects to the mainland of Puerto Rico by bridges and a causeway. It
was founded in 1521 by the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon. The port of San Juan is one of the busiest cruise
ports in the world, according to the Cruise Industry Statistical Review. The docks are within walking distance just south
of the city.
The oldest areas of the city remain partly enclosed by massive walls. Among the city’s forts are the San Felipe del
Morro, San Cristobal, and El Palacio de Santa Catalina, also known as La Fortaleza. La Fortaleza continues to serve
as the executive mansion for the Governor of Puerto Rico.
Old San Juan is also the hippest place to be at day or night. In its streets you will find the most young, vibrant and
diverse combination of culinary, shopping and entertainment experiences of the whole island. There are many stores
highlighting the work of local and international arts and crafts artists which include hand-carved wooden religious
figures, festival masks made from coconut husks or papier-mâché, hand-embroidered linens, blouses and dresses,
Spanish-style jewelry of copper, diamonds, gold and silver, handbags, hammocks, baskets, ceramics, and many items
made from mahogany. You will also find plenty of stores and boutiques selling clothing, furniture, cigars, art galleries
and probably the best and most complete variety of restaurants.
The amount of sun exposure received from simply walking around the streets can burn your skin. Sunblock is available
at many stores in town. Wearing good walking shoes to deal with the hills and cobblestone streets is highly
recommended. Brief showers are quite common, especially at midday or the beginning of the afternoon so watch your
step, as the cobblestones can get quite slippery.
As a general rule, Old San Juan is quite safe. Tourists should be aware that a small neighborhood, La Perla, between
the northern city wall and the Atlantic Ocean is not a tourist area. Visitors are recommended to avoid this area.
However, it is not easy to accidentally wander into La Perla, as there are only a few access points through or over
the city walls. At night it is also best to avoid the bastions of the northern city wall, overlooking La Perla. As in any
other foreign city, it is not advisable to go out alone late at night, unless you have a friend or guide to escort you.
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