Old San Juan

Top 1% of attractions in San Juan
7/10

12 expert reviews

“Old San Juan teems with the rich cultural history of Puerto Rico, and it should be part of anyone's journey to this island.”

– Afar Magazine

Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Remnants of an old cannon position in Old San Juan." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The walled city of Old San Juan in Puerto Rico is a beautifully restored example of a Spanish colonial city, with buildings dating back to the 16th century." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"This bleach-white graveyard overlooking the ocean is accessed through a tunnel.  " Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The walled city known as El Viejo San Juan contains the biggest and best collection of historic buildings, stretching back 5 centuries, in all the Caribbean" Full review
The Points Guy The Points Guy
"Simply wandering through the streets of Old San Juan is a great activity for pretty much anyone. The hilly, cobblestone streets are lined with colorful buildings, and the sounds of salsa..."
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Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Exploring Old San Juan is really just about starting to walk and letting the city reveal itself—a historic setting layered with so many stories. The afternoon hours are perfect for a bit..."
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"There’s a wealth of architectural treasures on the spit of land that is Old San Juan, from sturdy fortresses to pretty pastel-painted houses, with museums, shops, restaurants and bars for..."
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Walking through the cobblestone plazas and narrow alleyways of Old San Juan is an essential Puerto Rico experience. There's no need to have an itinerary here – just get lost in a maze of..."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Small and neatly laid out, Old San Juan is a repository of beautifully preserved colonnaded buildings, historic plazas and streets cobbled with ballast from Spanish galleons. Walk within..."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Puerto Rico's cultural jewel is a rainbow-hued confection of preserved Spanish townhomes, palatial forts, venerable churches and historic plazas, encircled by a (largely intact)..."
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