La Muralla

La Muralla

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psudino
Weehawken, NJ4,475 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Family
This wall is old, construction beginning in 1634. The history of this wall is the history of Viejo San Juan. However, it appears that wall is not being maintained and is starting to erode. I realize that the wall isn't used for a defensive position, but the historical significance of it should command more efforts to keep it in tact. It's not a thing to see since it surrounds the entire city, but the shear size is still quite impressive, especially when you realize just how long ago it was constructed.
Written January 3, 2024
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dustythoughts
Manchester, CT2,251 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
This iconic wall was originally built by the Spanish to protect San Juan from attack; even though Puerto Rico is no longer a Spanish colony, the wall still stands and is a very nice walk. You can walk from here to La Puerta de San Juan, to the water, and to the Castillo San Felipe del Morro. You can get some beautiful views of the area from here, especially at sunrise/sunset.
Written July 27, 2022
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jehenson81
Washington DC, DC25,938 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 • Solo
Getting to see these wall from below is a very unique experience as most walled cities I have visited are so tightly packed that you can only climb them and look down on the city. The walk way is right down by the water and lets you see the city from a different perspective. Would probably be a great place to watch the sunrise.
Written November 10, 2021
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Ronald E
Pittsburgh267 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
The walkway that leads along the water to the fort was blocked off and said under construction. However, we did enjoy seeing the local art, got a snow cone, watched some locals dance. Nice atmosphere. Very pretty Sunday evening in the park area.
Written August 2, 2021
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia20,037 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
San Juan counts in one of the best protected cities from the colonial era. Spaniards built two fortresses to protect it both, from land and sea. In between them also a long and tall wall was built.
This wall stretches from the Paseo de Princesa, starting close to the cruise port and winding its way all along the old town to the El Morro fort. It's very pleasant to walk it and you pass several attractions like the Rogativa, San Juan Gate,....with spectacular views of the bay and Catano village across it.
Written February 2, 2023
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Cameron M
Mobile, AL723 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
This is a wide paved walk, also known as Paseo del Morro, along the rocky shore, with expansive views across Bahia de San Juan on one side and the old stone palisades rising above you on the other side. There are useful interpretive signs along the way with some history.
We started our walk from the southwest corner of Viejo San Juan at Parque las Polomas, up past Plaza de la Catedral, and then through the Red Gates - La Puerta de San Juan - to get on to La Muralla. We walked along until it ends at the back entrance of Castillo del Morro. You have access to a lot of the castle grounds without needed to pass the pay gate.
This is also the Save the Cats zone. There are A LOT of cats lolling about Viejo San Juan, and La Muralla seems to be the epicenter, where there are many feeding stations.
Written March 7, 2020
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Johnny5588
Austin, TX73 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
After being closed because of debris washout by the high waves, we finally got to walk this path. Nice views of the fortress and city walls, as well as the ocean and San Juan Bay.
Bring water to stay hydrated as it gets hot !! Will also walk by the Save a Gato area where feral cats are fed.
Written February 2, 2020
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The Five Road Trippers 🚙🎡🎢🧳
Long Island, NY16,051 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019 • Couples
This wall was built to protect Old San Juan. There is a nice walk way along the wall that leads to the La Puerta de San Juan (the gate). Definitely, a scenic walk (maybe a romantic spot to watch a sunset over the water).
Written April 18, 2020
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Fevigo
Monterrey, Mexico1,911 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2012
Wall around La Muralla de San Juan... this is a very interesting place for historical reasons but also a very beautiful place since the views to the sea are unique...
Written September 27, 2012
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Xflor
44 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019 • Friends
We were walking around looking for a place to eat, walked by a tall gentleman and asked him if there was a good Puerto Rican place nearby and he said yes, right there, I’m the chef. So we followed, place was pretty much empty (note: we were eating at an unusual hour). The chef took our order, friendly, funny, and since it was just us service was pretty casual but we liked not informalities, not having to rush since it was just us. Anyway, we all loved our meal, mofongo mostly. But I’m really writing this review to say that the crab cake arepa was the most amazing dish I’ve ever had! It’s an appetizer but you get two hearty portions. If you like crab you don’t want to pass this up. Please don’t change the recipe, it’s a winner!
Written October 27, 2019
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