For such a small town, Old San Juan (Viejo san Juan) is packed with information, history, shopping, music, dining and fun! The famous (and not so famous) historical sites in Old San Juan include Fort...

Paloma means "dove" and there are no doves in this park but swarms of nasty  pigeons that descend on you as soon as you enter the park. It's gross with lots of bird droppings that take your breath...

Visitors can take guided tours through this World Heritage Site, a 40-room mansion completed in 1540 that was used to defend against foreign invaders.

This restored 19th-century esplanade is the place to begin your stroll through Old San Juan, because of its central location and its inexhaustible charm.

Many people come to Puerto Rico for a short period of time  (taking a cruise somewhere else or business. )  So when you asked what they did, they pretty much say went to El Morro and Old San Juan.  If

Four centuries ago this gate was the main entrance into the city.

This San Juan neighborhood is just southeast of the old city.

The original Old San Juan town square is a good spot to orient yourself as you begin your tour of this charming area.

Beach that extends for several miles east of downtown (Old San Juan), which is lined with high-rise resorts and packed with sun worshippers.

A serene and charming beachfront neighborhood.

A private island where Wyndham El Conquistador guests are often ferried for more water activities.

Built in 1513, this architectural gem is the second oldest church in the New World, and a lovely example of Spanish Colonial architecture.

A bustling street full of shops and boutiques.

The younger crowd loves the plaza because of the many nearby cafes and pubs.

The mission of this Trust is to value, protect and enhance the natural environment of Puerto Rico, and complement its historical and cultural resources in order to insure a better quality of life for residents and visitors.

South Fortaleza Street is known for its trendy restaurants.

Instituted in 1992, this plaza commemorates Columbus' expedition to the New World.

"That shopping street," as known to cab drivers; a tourist must.