|  Paseo
La Princesa
Paseo La Princesa or Princess Promenade is lined
with trees, street lamps and benches, the promenade will lead
you to a magnificent fountain, and a bronze sculpture by Luis
Sanguino, depicting the island's diverse cultural roots.
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San Juan Bay
San Juan Bay, currently the busiest ocean port
in the Caribbean, bringing in half of all the region's trade and
over one million visitors a year aboard cruise ships. Numerous
bayside shops carry everything from gold jewelry to island arts
and crafts. Casa Don Q Puerto Rico, located across the street
from Pier 1, features a tour recounting the history behind Destileria
Serralles, a local rum company established on the island since
1865.
Plaza de Hostos
The small square in front of Plaza de la Darsena,
near La Casita, is Plaza de Hostos. This square features artisans'
displays, snack stands and the traditional piragOeros, who sell
refreshing shaved ice cones served with your choice of tropical
fruit syrups.
La Princesa
Halfway along the promenade is La Princesa itself,
formerly a jail and now headquarters of the Puerto Rico Tourism
Company. The restored building features a gallery of island art
with permanent exhibitions by Puerto Rican artists.
La Muralla
 Is
a city wall is built of sandstone blocks between 1539 and 1641,
and measuring up to 20 feet in thickness, the wall was completed
in 1782 to surround the entire colonial city and guard it effectively
against any enemy attack. Gaze across the bay and you will see
a long islet called Isla de Cabras; it houses a small Spanish
fort built in 1610 to guard the western side of the bay.
Museo de Dona Fela
It’s the original residence of Rincon de Gautier, the
first woman mayor of San Juan. This museum features personal belongings,
period memorabilia and awards granted to this exceptional woman.
Plazuela de la Rogativa
The plaza of the religious procession. The bronze
sculpture by Lindsay Daen recreates the scene of a bishop and
his companions who carrying torches and chanting were said to
have frightened away British troops during the 1797 attack of
the city. The enemies thought the procession was local troop reinforcements
 Fuerte
San Felipe del Morro
El Morro fortress a single compact unit that
rises majestically 140 feet above the sea flying the US. Puerto
Rico and Spanish military flags. El Morro is the most striking
of the city’s military fortifications. Surrounded by the
Atlantic ocean and the San Juan bay. It was built between 1540
and 1783 to keep seaborne enemies out of San Juan. Among many
wonderful attractions El Morro features a maze of secret access
tunnels and dungeons and a small museum with complete information
on the history of the fortress. Along with San cristobal fort
El Morro has been designated a National Historic site administered
by the US National Park service. |
