Today we wrapped up five days in the capital of Puerto Rico by visiting Old San Juan (
San Juan Antiguo). San Juan is the second-oldest city in the New World and boasts two 500-year-old forts, San Cristobal Castle and San Felipe del Morro Castle, bookending the islet, which is connected to the main island by three bridges. It also boasts the second-oldest cathedral in the Americas.
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San Cristobel |
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San Felipe del Morro |
The old city is easily navigated on foot as the forts are about one mile apart. It's a very uplifting place, full of candy-colored colonial buildings, monuments and art. As you meander down the cobblestone streets there's lots to grab your attention.