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San Juan, Puerto Rico: Attractions

Paseo La Princesa

The Paseo la Princess is a beautiful areas lined with old trees, antique street lamps and beaches the take the visitor up to an interesting fountain and an interesting Luis Sanguino sculpture which symbolizes the diverse culture of Puerto Rico.

San Juan Bay

The busiest port in the Caribbean is in San Juan. Trade from all over the region / world flows through this important port. According the board of tourism well over 1 million tourists arrive by ship! Around the bay you will find the historic Old San Juan, shops, restaurants, and countless other things to keep locals and visitors entertained. For those who like rum, check out Casa don Q which is located very close to Pier 1. The rum is tasty and free to sample!

Plaza de Hostos

The Plaza de Hostos is actually located by the Plaza de la Darsena. The square has a historic charm to it, and surrounding the square are artists, food stand, tropical fruit drinks and much more!

La Princesa

Located on the Promenade is La Princessa. Formerly a building that housed the local jail, today the structure has been remodeled and is now home to the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. Inside the building one can find a nice gallery of art produced by Puerto Rican artists.

La Muralla

La Muralla is the old city wall that surrounds Old San Juan. The main part of the wall was constructed by the Spanish between 1539 and 1641. In some areas the wall is up to 20 ft thick. The entire wall was finished in the late 1700's. Inside the walls of course you have the quaint colonial area known as Old San Juan.

Museo de Dona Fela

Museo de Dona FelaIt’s the original residence of Rincon de Gautier, the first woman mayor of San Juan. This museum features personal belongings, period memorabilia and awards granted to this exceptional woman.

Plazuela de la Rogativa

This plaza is home to a magnificent bronze sculpture created by the artist Lindsay Daen. The sculpture shows a bishop and various companions who are carrying torches. Legend says this group chased away British troops during a 1797 attack. Tradition says that when the British saw the torches they assumed more Spanish troops were on the way and so they made a hasty retreat.

Fuerte San Felipe del Morro

El Morro is the large fortress located at one end of Old San Juan. Of all the fortifications around San Juan, this one is the biggest and best. El Morro was in use for centuries, and during that time went through extensive renovations and upgrades. The site is currently run by the US National Park Service.

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