Our Christmas break called for relaxation and adventure, so off we went to San Juan, Puerto Rico. From our hotel, the beach, Old Town San Juan, and its fortifications were close by, and those are the primary subjects for this post!
PR – Hotel ShotFrom Hotel WindowLupi’s Mexican RestaurantLupi’s Mexican RestaurantLupi’s Mexican RestaurantOur Hotel at Residence Inn in Isla VerdeParty BusSan Juan CasinoSan Juan CasinoSan Juan Casino – Illuminated GlobeSan Juan Casino – Colorful Trees
Images from Isla Verde Beach
Walking to the BeachWalking to the BeachIsla Verde BeachIsla Verde BeachStreet back to HotelIsla Verde BeachSipping on Pinapple DrinkStreet back to HotelEvening at Isla VerdeSilhouettes on Isla Verde – Who is this?
Castillo San Cristóbal
Understanding the importance of Puerto Rico, the Spanish turned San Juan into a military outpost along the coastal land surrounding the harbor during the sixteenth century. The San Cristóbal fortress was the last built, but the largest and strongest of the fortifications.
Castillo San Cristóbal – View from the TopCastillo San Cristóbal – BunkerCastillo San Cristóbal – from BunkerCastillo San CristóbalCastillo San Cristóbal – CoastlineCastillo San Cristóbal – CanonCastillo San Cristóbal – View from AboveCastillo San Cristóbal – Waiting for Me
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
The San Felipe del Morro was the second fortress built after the governor’s palace La Fortalezawas completed. This fortress sits at the point of the entrance to the harbor. The harbor itself, originally called Puerto Rico, was discovered by Christopher Columbus’ compadre Ponce de León. Eventually, the city became known as San Juan and the entire island became known as Puerto Rico.
Park at San Juan National Historic SiteCastillo San Felipe del MorroCastillo San Felipe del MorroCastillo SFM – IguanaCastillo SFM – EntranceCastillo San Felipe del Morro – EntranceCastillo SFM – IguanaCastillo SFM – CanonCastillo SFM – View of IslandCastillo SFMCastillo SFM – Turret HouseCastillo SFM – View of CoastlineCastillo SFMCastillo SFM – Turret HouseCastillo SFMFrom the Castillo SFMCastillo SFMCastillo SFMCastillo SFMCastillo SFMCastillo SFM – Sleeing QuartersCastillo SFM – Sleeping QuartersCastillo SFMView of Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis from Castillo SFMPark at San Juan National Historic SiteSanta Maria Magdalena de Pazzis CemeterySanta Maria Magdalena de Pazzis CemeteryView of Park at San Juan National Historic Site from Castillo SFM
Old Town San Juan
Plaza ColonPlaza ColonCathedral Basilica of San Juan Bautista – The resting place of Ponce de LeonCathedral Basilica of San Juan BautistaCathedral Basilica of San Juan BautistaCathedral Basilica of San Juan BautistanCathedral Basilica of San Juan BautistaCathedral Basilica of San Juan BautistaPlaza Felisa Rincón De GautierPlaza Felisa Rincón De GautierPlaza Felisa Rincón De GautierOstra Cosa RestaurantOstra Cosa RestaurantPuerto Rican BeerLa Pina Colada OriginOstra Cosa RestaurantPlaza San Jose – Monument of Juan Ponce de LeonPlaza del Quinto Centenario – Totem PoleChurch of San Jose – Oldest church in continuous use in the Western Hemisphere (b. 1532)Ballajá SculptureBallajá SculptureJardín Paseo de BallajáEstátua del Lic. Eugenio María de HostosSol StreetSol StreetSol Street – Cat Sleeping on CarCasa Blanca – Home of Ponce de LeonCasa BlancaPuerto San JuanLa Garita del Bastión de San AgustínLa Garita del Bastión de San AgustínPlazuela La RogativaPlazuela La RogativaPlazuela La RogativaPlazuela La Rogativa – View BelowPuerta de San JuanCasa Rosa Near Casa BlancaApartments Along StreetFlowering BranchesCapilla del Santo Cristo de la SaludCapilla del Santo Cristo de la SaludTetuan StreetPigeon Park by ChapelTetuan Street
Interactive map of places visited during our trip to Puerto Rico…
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