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Old San Juan's Incomparable Historic Monuments

Few places in the Caribbean can boast the number and quality of Spanish colonial monuments that Old San Juan offers. Centuries old fortresses, churches, military installations and residences help bring the history of the old city to life.
Visiting La Fortaleza in Old San Juan
La Fortaleza in Old San Juan is not just a trip to the oldest governor's mansion in the western hemisphere. It's a journey into the sumptuous world of Puerto Rico's past.
Visiting the Home of Ponce de León at La Casa Blanca
A museum in Old San Juan that was once the home of Ponce de Leon's family, La Casa Blanca is one of the oldest residences in Puerto Rico and the first fort of the old city.
El Morro
Scenic, iconic, and historic: For over 400 years, El Morro has guarded Puerto Rico and the San Juan Bay. Old San Juan's ancient fortress is one of the island's most visited sites, and one of its cultural treasures.
Castillo de San Cristóbal
El Morro's partner in the defense of Old San Juan, Castillo de San Cristóbal is a massive, ingeniously designed military structure and one of Puerto Rico's most impressive historic sites.
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