Old San Juan
Food scene
Chocobar Cortés
210 C. de San FranciscoFor chocolate lovers and much more!
Istanbul Restaurant
325 C. del Recinto SurDelicious Mediterranean food
Great spot to try authentic Puerto Rican food in Old San Juan and this is also known as the birthplace and home of the world famous piña colada, where don Ramon Portas Mingot, first made the famous drink in 1963.
The restaurant is in a beautiful 200 years-old colonial building with a gorgeous interior courtyard and magnificent tropical foliage.
82 yerel halk öneriyor
Barrachina
104 C. de la FortalezaGreat spot to try authentic Puerto Rican food in Old San Juan and this is also known as the birthplace and home of the world famous piña colada, where don Ramon Portas Mingot, first made the famous drink in 1963.
The restaurant is in a beautiful 200 years-old colonial building with a gorgeous interior courtyard and magnificent tropical foliage.
GREAT seafood and Puerto Rican food with stunning Ocean views! Reservations are highly recommended especially on weekends and busy days. Good drinks and nice atmosphere!
29 yerel halk öneriyor
Ladi's Restaurant
Avenida Luis Muñoz RiveraGREAT seafood and Puerto Rican food with stunning Ocean views! Reservations are highly recommended especially on weekends and busy days. Good drinks and nice atmosphere!
Cafe Punto De Vista is Located on the rooftop of the Hotel Milano this lively rooftop restaurant serves up great and authentic Puerto Rican food in an informal atmosphere at great prices. The best Mofongo in Old San Juan. Buy 1 Get 1 Free Mojitos every day from open until 5:00pm! Come check out the best rooftop view of the Old City and enjoy great local food. Family Friendly!
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Café El Punto
105 C. de la FortalezaCafe Punto De Vista is Located on the rooftop of the Hotel Milano this lively rooftop restaurant serves up great and authentic Puerto Rican food in an informal atmosphere at great prices. The best Mofongo in Old San Juan. Buy 1 Get 1 Free Mojitos every day from open until 5:00pm! Come check out the best rooftop view of the Old City and enjoy great local food. Family Friendly!
Neighborhoods
Viejo San Juan
Historic sites, great gastronomy, lots of art and sightseeing!
Sightseeing
This is a MUST see when it comes to Old San Juan. The Castillo San Felipe del Morro was declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nations in conjunction with the San Juan National Historic Site in 1983.
This fortification is one of the oldest structures in the world and sits on the northwestern-most point of the islet of Old San Juan. It was served for many years to protect San Juan Bay's entrance and played a very important role defending the Spanish colonial port city of San Juan.
Over two million visitors a year explore the castle, making it one of Puerto Rico's leading tourist attractions.
442 yerel halk öneriyor
Castillo San Felipe del Morro (San Felipe del Morro Kalesi)
501 Bulevar del ValleThis is a MUST see when it comes to Old San Juan. The Castillo San Felipe del Morro was declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nations in conjunction with the San Juan National Historic Site in 1983.
This fortification is one of the oldest structures in the world and sits on the northwestern-most point of the islet of Old San Juan. It was served for many years to protect San Juan Bay's entrance and played a very important role defending the Spanish colonial port city of San Juan.
Over two million visitors a year explore the castle, making it one of Puerto Rico's leading tourist attractions.
Paseo la Princesa is a historic landmark in Old San Juan by the cruises pier. Beautiful Spanish architecture, nature, and breathtaking views. A nice tip is start you walk at Paseo la Princesa and go all the way to the Gate of San Juan (Puerta de San Juan), where you will pass by street food, local artisans, and even a cat's sanctuary!
162 yerel halk öneriyor
Paseo de la Princesa
54 C. de la FortalezaPaseo la Princesa is a historic landmark in Old San Juan by the cruises pier. Beautiful Spanish architecture, nature, and breathtaking views. A nice tip is start you walk at Paseo la Princesa and go all the way to the Gate of San Juan (Puerta de San Juan), where you will pass by street food, local artisans, and even a cat's sanctuary!
This is a very important and beautiful historic landmark in Old San Juan. It is a military barracks build from 1854 to 1864 originally to accommodate Spanish soldiers and their families. The facility also hosts:
- Museo de las Americas (Exhibits in an 1800s army barracks showing pre-Columbian to modern art from the Americas.)
- Cinema Bar (restaurant and theater, cozy, featuring plays and art exhibitions)
- Don Iberico restaurant (right on the courtyard, reservations required)
- Academia Puertorriqueña de la Lengua Española
-Centro Cultural Ruso (Russian-Puerto Rican Foundation)
- Cafe Don Ruiz
- Cafe de la Liga
35 yerel halk öneriyor
Cuartel de Ballaja
Calle NorzagarayThis is a very important and beautiful historic landmark in Old San Juan. It is a military barracks build from 1854 to 1864 originally to accommodate Spanish soldiers and their families. The facility also hosts:
- Museo de las Americas (Exhibits in an 1800s army barracks showing pre-Columbian to modern art from the Americas.)
- Cinema Bar (restaurant and theater, cozy, featuring plays and art exhibitions)
- Don Iberico restaurant (right on the courtyard, reservations required)
- Academia Puertorriqueña de la Lengua Española
-Centro Cultural Ruso (Russian-Puerto Rican Foundation)
- Cafe Don Ruiz
- Cafe de la Liga
This is a MUST visit if you're walking around Old San Juan.
Monumental fortification incorporating residence of the island's governor, dating from 16th-century. This is also the famous "umbrella street" spot in Old San Juan. The Fortaleza Street has many restaurants, shops, cafes, hotels, etc.
85 yerel halk öneriyor
La Fortaleza
63 C. de la FortalezaThis is a MUST visit if you're walking around Old San Juan.
Monumental fortification incorporating residence of the island's governor, dating from 16th-century. This is also the famous "umbrella street" spot in Old San Juan. The Fortaleza Street has many restaurants, shops, cafes, hotels, etc.
If you're walking in Old San Juan you can can't miss this spot, as it is in the middle of everything. This is a historic square facing city hall & featuring a fountain with 4 19th-century marble statues. Nice spot to take a break on a shade in a sunny day!
26 yerel halk öneriyor
Plaza de Armas
If you're walking in Old San Juan you can can't miss this spot, as it is in the middle of everything. This is a historic square facing city hall & featuring a fountain with 4 19th-century marble statues. Nice spot to take a break on a shade in a sunny day!
Anyone who’s passed through San Juan’s historic center over the last few years has inevitably stopped by la Calle San José to snap a selfie with a giant colonial door bearing an image of the Puerto Rican flag. Known appropriately as “La Puerta de la Bandera,” the mural boldly asserts its presence from the side of an abandoned historical building on a busy commercial strip, where on any given day a gaggle of tourists flashing peace signs can be found taking turns at photos.
Since it was first painted by local artist Rosenda Álvarez four years ago with permission from the building’s owner, La Puerta has emerged as an emblematic fixture of Old San Juan and a symbol of national identity. Which is perhaps why Álvarez found it appropriate to revisit her mural in the wake of the island’s newly-imposed fiscal oversight board, which has significantly darkened the collective mood over the past few days.
Surprised visitors and residents of San Juan were greeted by a somber black-and-white reimagining of the island’s beloved red, white, and blue bandera. While Álvarez’s latest work seems to evoke a mood of patriotic mourning, Boricuas might also recognize parallels with the defunct Puerto Rican Nationalist Party’s spare black-and-white cross.
For his part, the building’s owner was originally unaware of the changes, but he has since expressed his full support for Álvarez’s decision. The general public, however, was more divided, with some even trying to mobilize fellow islanders to repaint the flag.
Puerto Rican Flag Door Historical Location
51 C. San JoséAnyone who’s passed through San Juan’s historic center over the last few years has inevitably stopped by la Calle San José to snap a selfie with a giant colonial door bearing an image of the Puerto Rican flag. Known appropriately as “La Puerta de la Bandera,” the mural boldly asserts its presence from the side of an abandoned historical building on a busy commercial strip, where on any given day a gaggle of tourists flashing peace signs can be found taking turns at photos.
Since it was first painted by local artist Rosenda Álvarez four years ago with permission from the building’s owner, La Puerta has emerged as an emblematic fixture of Old San Juan and a symbol of national identity. Which is perhaps why Álvarez found it appropriate to revisit her mural in the wake of the island’s newly-imposed fiscal oversight board, which has significantly darkened the collective mood over the past few days.
Surprised visitors and residents of San Juan were greeted by a somber black-and-white reimagining of the island’s beloved red, white, and blue bandera. While Álvarez’s latest work seems to evoke a mood of patriotic mourning, Boricuas might also recognize parallels with the defunct Puerto Rican Nationalist Party’s spare black-and-white cross.
For his part, the building’s owner was originally unaware of the changes, but he has since expressed his full support for Álvarez’s decision. The general public, however, was more divided, with some even trying to mobilize fellow islanders to repaint the flag.
Legend has it that the chapel was built when a runaway horse and rider were saved from going over the edge of the wall when someone cried out "Lord save them". This is a typical structure of the Spanish style
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Chapel of Christ the Savior (Capilla de Cristo)
Legend has it that the chapel was built when a runaway horse and rider were saved from going over the edge of the wall when someone cried out "Lord save them". This is a typical structure of the Spanish style
For centuries, this doorway served to keep invaders out of the city. Today, you can walk through the La Puerta de San Juan to explore and experience the splendor and romance of this elegant and vibrant city. The experience through the door is more magical if you start your walk through Paseo La Princesa. If you reach it from inside the city, you’ll be greeted with a view of the San Juan Bay. From either direction, be prepared to be wowed by the magic and splendor of the city.
The first thing you will notice as you approach the gate is the inscription Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. The verse comes from The Sanctus, “Holy”, a Latin hymn from Catholic liturgy. It means: Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord
52 yerel halk öneriyor
La Puerta de San Juan
262 C. del SolFor centuries, this doorway served to keep invaders out of the city. Today, you can walk through the La Puerta de San Juan to explore and experience the splendor and romance of this elegant and vibrant city. The experience through the door is more magical if you start your walk through Paseo La Princesa. If you reach it from inside the city, you’ll be greeted with a view of the San Juan Bay. From either direction, be prepared to be wowed by the magic and splendor of the city.
The first thing you will notice as you approach the gate is the inscription Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. The verse comes from The Sanctus, “Holy”, a Latin hymn from Catholic liturgy. It means: Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord