Old San Juan Reflection

First, let us tell you about our journey. Walking up early two Saturdays in a row, to walk for hours on end. It was long, it was hard, it was tiring, it was hot. We think it's safe to say that we will not return to Viejo San Juan for some time. Despite all these cons, we happened to come about some pros. Since we were together as friends, we managed to have some laughs and we made memories. We were also able to enrich our knowledge on Puerto Rican History.

We went to places that we had never been to. We even went to places that we didn't even know existed. We learned, even our parents learned. In addition,we were able to see the beauty that Viejo San Juan holds. All in all, this project made us learn and it helped us to build a little bit more identity in our culture as Puerto Ricans. Knowing about our past makes us appreciate our present and not be able to wait for our future.

End of the Royal Trail Where the Ocean Becomes the Bay

Although a long and treacherous walk starting near La Puerta de San Juan, it is well worth it for the view.

Tite Curet Statue

Born February  12, 1926, Tite Curet was a famous Puerto Rican composer of over 2,000 salsa songs.

Teatro Tapia

Opened in 1832, it is among the oldest free-standing drama stages under the U.S. flag still in use. It was named after Alejandro Tapia y Rivera, a famous Puerto Rican poet and dramatist.

San Juan City Hall

It is located in front of the Plaza de Armas and is next to the Department of State. It is the seat of the Mayor of San Juan.

San Juan Cathedral

It was constructed in 1521 with wood, but constructed again in 1540 using cement after a hurricane destroyed it. It is one of the oldest buildings in San Juan, and the second oldest cathedral in the Americas.

San Jose Church

Constructed from 1535 to 1735, it is one of the fist significant works of architecture on the island.