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This fort has a wonderful dungeon that you can visit and see the doodling of prisoners on the walls. This fort is actually a number of different units connected by tunnels, each unit being self-sufficient if another part is invaded. The for is 150 feet high, and is a great example of the strategic skills used to make these defenses. It was built to protect the city from sea and land invasions. You can get into the fort by walking up to the doors through the parking lot, or by walking up the hill on Norzagaray Street.Ĭastillo de San Cristobal (San Cristobal Fort) was built in 1634, and completed in 1771. From this end of the plaza, you’ll be able to see the San Crisotbal Fort. Walk diagonally the the left through the plaza so that you are on the next street (San Francisco). Here you’ll find a statute of Christopher Columbus ("Cristobal Colon" in Spanish). Any of these restaurants would be a good choice for lunch or dinner.Īt the end of Fortaleza, bear to the left and walk through Plaza de Colon. Check out the menus that are posted outside each of the restaurants. Allow 15 to 30 minutes.Īs you continue walking down Fortaleza Street to the east, you will also notice many great places to eat – you are in the "SoFo" (South Fortaleza) area. Admission to both museums are free, but they are open (if you are lucky) Wednesday- Sunday 8:30am-4:20pm (closed 1 hr for lunch 12-1pm). The placards in the museums are only in Spanish, but the tour guide in the museum is bi-lingual and can explain things for you. These will give you an idea of what life was like back in the old days. The first floor houses the Pharmacy museum, upstairs is furnished as a upper class Puerto Rican home from the 1800’s. Both are in the same building and both are free. Once you are done shopping and you want to continue on this tour, you will want to turn right onto Fortaleza (heading east).Īs you walk down Fortaleza, you will come to two museums on your left – Casa de la Familia and Museo de la Farmacia, but they are both now closed. A neat store for vibrant PR art and crafts is “The Handcraft Store”, which is right here on the corner of San Justo and Fortaleza. If you want to shop, you can head left or right on Fortaleza. This is one of the big shopping streets – stop in and treat yourselves to all sorts of "must-haves"! From jewelry to Puerto Rican crafts to clothes (famous maker and beach wear) to that last minute souvenir for Aunt Milly. Go up 3 blocks and you will be on Fortaleza Street. Stop in!Īfter you’ve cooled off, head back toward the La Casita and turn right at the corner onto San Justo Street. They offer air conditioning and information. On the corner is the Puerto Rico Tourism Company offices. With the Casita to your back, cross the street and continue along the waterfront (the bay will be on your right) just a little bit. This time we will go east from La Casita. This article will pick up where the prior one left off.
#HISTORIC WALKING TOUR SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO MAP SERIES#
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In addition to Old San Juan, the following tours include: See tours below to choose what most appeals to you. You’ll get many stories and understanding of the Puerto Rican through the works of art you’ll find by simply walking around Old San Juan, driving through the more metro area of the city and nearby towns… and you’ll get great Instagram-worthy sharing photos of your vacation. Puerto Rican culture is festive, colorful, with rhythms from Taino natives and African roots, as you’ve probably read in our guide, Old San Juan is a great place to experience it.