One of the most architecturally rich old cities, Old San Juan is a perfectly small town easily tourable on foot. The charming cobbled stone streets that go up and down hill through out the city surrounded by vividly colored houses make Old San Juan a very bright and colorful getaway destination. The little downtown that is always buzzing with tourists and offers world famous delicacies with fresh local drinks specially Pina Colada in a pineapple shell.
Wandering in the streets which had innumerable photogenic spots was the most joyful experience I had in the historical city. I found it to be a very laid back town and was amazed to see people learn and play musical instruments right by the streets. The art galleries by the main street was very interesting to look at, most of it represented the history and design of the city. The colorful doors of San Juan was the highlight of many of these galleries.
We visited the Cathedral of San Juan Bautista which is the Roman Catholic Cathedral and one of the oldest buildings of San Juan. We also explored another National Historic Site Paseo Del Moro which is a scenic relaxed walk way along the coast on one side and wall on the other which once upon a time protected the city. Overall the experience of Old San Juan is very welcoming and pleasant. I would love to return and unravel the unexplored areas of the city.
Things to do:
Visit the Cathedral of San Juan Bautista
Explore National Historic Site Paseo Del Moro
Walk,walk and walk all over the city
Places to eat :
Istanbul Turkish
El Picoteo Spanish
February 25, 2016 at 8:27 pm
Beautiful! I’m actually hoping to visit Old San Juan later this year.
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February 25, 2016 at 8:29 pm
Thank you for stopping by. Oh nice, have fun in your trip. San Juan is very very beautiful 🙂
One more thing, when I try going to your page through your icon here it directs me to a no longer existing page , you might wanna look at that.
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February 25, 2016 at 8:31 pm
Thanks for the tip. I’ll look into it.
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February 27, 2016 at 4:52 pm
This place looks so nostalgic, the old and the new, the nature and the architectures all are beautifully co-existing in their pace and with peace…the choice of pictures and the mix has been artistically done by you. It is always a lovely idea to keep visiting such unexplored and historically rich place and get the mind wander and leisurely walk the streets and get absorbed in the little stories hidden in every shop and house across the streets and as you meet and interact with the locals you get to know the unknowns and precisely why you land in such less traveled places…wonderfully done.
Loved the narration and assorted mix of images, they collective tell a tale.
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February 28, 2016 at 4:55 am
thank you very much Nihar 🙂 I am so glad you liked it and your comment just made my day 🙂
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March 4, 2016 at 5:40 am
Love the colourful streets and the pina colada in the pineapple shell. Looks like the perfect place for a relaxing weekend.
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March 4, 2016 at 4:06 pm
Thank you very much 🙂 I am glad you like it . It was a very charming city and you should definitely visit 🙂
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April 5, 2016 at 6:35 am
It really looks like a great town to explore, on foot. I can keep looking at the colourful houses & streets for hours together I guess, with so many different shades. Just wondering who took those beautiful photographs of you ? 🙂
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April 5, 2016 at 10:22 pm
Thank you very much Shaunak 🙂 I usually travel with my friends and this one was taken by one of my best friends 🙂 I am so glad that you liked it 🙂
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April 6, 2016 at 5:15 pm
Those pictures are so very clean and clear. Happy Travels ! And happy to follow you 🙂
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April 7, 2016 at 3:44 am
thank you ,happy to follow you bAck too 🙂
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May 10, 2016 at 6:55 pm
this is colourful.. and that cafe on the cobblestone street, just awesome!!!!
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May 10, 2016 at 6:58 pm
Absolutely agree, It was one of my fav spots. There were fresh fruit smoothie right in the corner which you could enjoy chilling outside on the streets.
Thank you for visiting 🙂
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May 10, 2016 at 7:01 pm
i can see why it ur fav spot! nice click too!!!
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July 26, 2016 at 9:39 am
Your article makes me wanna go to San Juan. The city looks so beautiful on your photos and it seems to be a city full of life! 😍
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July 27, 2016 at 8:12 pm
Thanks very much 🙂 I am so glad you feel that way. Its one of my favorite destinations so far. Hope you get there someday 🙂
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December 24, 2016 at 5:48 pm
great photos, it´s truly colorful!!! 🙂 PedroL
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December 26, 2016 at 7:55 pm
thanks very much Pedrol 🙂 indeed it was 🙂
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