Viejo San Juan Guidebook
Food scene
El Jibarito is a great spot for non-touristy Puerto Rican cuisine. It’s a casual, busy place with lots of character and a mix of locals and tourists.
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El Jibarito
280 C. del SolEl Jibarito is a great spot for non-touristy Puerto Rican cuisine. It’s a casual, busy place with lots of character and a mix of locals and tourists.
La Mallorquina is a restaurant in San Juan, Puerto Rico that specializes in the making of Puerto Rican and Spanish-particularly Palma de Mallorca-cuisine such as asopao, gazpacho, arroz con pollo, paella and flan.
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La Mallorquina
207 C. de San JustoLa Mallorquina is a restaurant in San Juan, Puerto Rico that specializes in the making of Puerto Rican and Spanish-particularly Palma de Mallorca-cuisine such as asopao, gazpacho, arroz con pollo, paella and flan.
If you want a taste of the best food in the area, please look no further. Marmalade serves tasting menus 3,4,5,or 6 courses. Guests are allowed to select their own course thus creating an individualized tasting menu. Each tasting menu at the table may be different.
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Marmalade
317 C. de la FortalezaIf you want a taste of the best food in the area, please look no further. Marmalade serves tasting menus 3,4,5,or 6 courses. Guests are allowed to select their own course thus creating an individualized tasting menu. Each tasting menu at the table may be different.
Huge assortment of chocolate dishes with sit down service. Is a great choice for breakfast or brunch. You can try an assortment from the menu including hot chocolates, churros, waffles and grilled cheese as well as some candies from the case. Everything is fantastic and so original.
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Chocobar Cortés
210 C. de San FranciscoHuge assortment of chocolate dishes with sit down service. Is a great choice for breakfast or brunch. You can try an assortment from the menu including hot chocolates, churros, waffles and grilled cheese as well as some candies from the case. Everything is fantastic and so original.
A charming venue housing two bars, a restaurant and shop, located in the heart of Old San Juan. A true gateway to world class rum cocktails and island-flavored gourmet dining, inspired by the stories of Puerto Rican rum distilleries.
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La Casita de Rones
Calle ComercioA charming venue housing two bars, a restaurant and shop, located in the heart of Old San Juan. A true gateway to world class rum cocktails and island-flavored gourmet dining, inspired by the stories of Puerto Rican rum distilleries.
La Factoria has twice been named as one of the top 50 bars in the world. The main bar, which is how la Factoria started, has three other smaller, more intimate bars behind it; VINO, Shing a Ling and El Final. The bar staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about their craft so drinks are made with a high level of expertise. Their refreshing signature drinks include the lavender mule (a ginger beer, lavender and vodka mix) and ginger tropical spritzer (a ginger ale, white wine, passion fruit, campari and cointreau concoction).
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La Factoria
148 C. San SebastiánLa Factoria has twice been named as one of the top 50 bars in the world. The main bar, which is how la Factoria started, has three other smaller, more intimate bars behind it; VINO, Shing a Ling and El Final. The bar staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about their craft so drinks are made with a high level of expertise. Their refreshing signature drinks include the lavender mule (a ginger beer, lavender and vodka mix) and ginger tropical spritzer (a ginger ale, white wine, passion fruit, campari and cointreau concoction).
Verde Mesa is an awesome little restaurant specializing in native Puerto Rican vegetarian and seafood dishes. It's operated by a young couple - Gaby and Joyda, who focus heavily on organic ingredients produced locally to support the produce growers of the island.
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Verde Mesa
Calle San JoséVerde Mesa is an awesome little restaurant specializing in native Puerto Rican vegetarian and seafood dishes. It's operated by a young couple - Gaby and Joyda, who focus heavily on organic ingredients produced locally to support the produce growers of the island.
Pirilo
207 Ca. de la TancaBest pizza in the area and great cocktails.
Spiga Café is an oasis of great food and beautiful ambience.
Coffee, Breakfast, Fresh Homemade Sourdough + Desserts Sandwiches * Salads * Wine * Craft Beer
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Spiga Café
258 C. de TetuánSpiga Café is an oasis of great food and beautiful ambience.
Coffee, Breakfast, Fresh Homemade Sourdough + Desserts Sandwiches * Salads * Wine * Craft Beer
Sightseeing
Castillo San Felipe del Morro, also known as El Morro, sits atop a high promontory overlooking the entrance to the San Juan Bay. It is the result of the efforts of Spanish engineers over a period of more than 250 years and is one of the largest fortifications built by the Spain in the Caribbean. Although its foundation was laid in 1539, the six-level fortification was not considered complete until 1787. During World War II, the U.S. government added an artillery fire control station. El Morro suffered several attacks from the English in 1595 and 1598 and the Dutch in 1625. In 1898, during the Spanish-American War, United States Navy ships fired upon the fortification, destroying the lighthouse, which was later restored. Visit casemates and the chapel. Gaze over 60 foot walls to the ocean and aim your camera on the cannons and that still guard the harbor today. Stroll on the lawn where soldiers once marched and watch kites flying in the afternoon trade winds.
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Castillo San Felipe del Morro
501 Bulevar del ValleCastillo San Felipe del Morro, also known as El Morro, sits atop a high promontory overlooking the entrance to the San Juan Bay. It is the result of the efforts of Spanish engineers over a period of more than 250 years and is one of the largest fortifications built by the Spain in the Caribbean. Although its foundation was laid in 1539, the six-level fortification was not considered complete until 1787. During World War II, the U.S. government added an artillery fire control station. El Morro suffered several attacks from the English in 1595 and 1598 and the Dutch in 1625. In 1898, during the Spanish-American War, United States Navy ships fired upon the fortification, destroying the lighthouse, which was later restored. Visit casemates and the chapel. Gaze over 60 foot walls to the ocean and aim your camera on the cannons and that still guard the harbor today. Stroll on the lawn where soldiers once marched and watch kites flying in the afternoon trade winds.
The Catedral Metropolitana Basílica de San Juan Bautista, or in English, Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist, is the Roman Catholic cathedral of the Archdiocese of San Juan de Puerto Rico. The cathedral is one of the oldest buildings in San Juan, located in Old San Juan, the oldest cathedral in the United States, and is the second oldest cathedral in the Americas.
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Cathédrale basilique mineure de San Juan Bautista
151 C. del CristoThe Catedral Metropolitana Basílica de San Juan Bautista, or in English, Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist, is the Roman Catholic cathedral of the Archdiocese of San Juan de Puerto Rico. The cathedral is one of the oldest buildings in San Juan, located in Old San Juan, the oldest cathedral in the United States, and is the second oldest cathedral in the Americas.
Castillo San Cristóbal,[3] is a fortress in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was built by the Spanish to protect against land based attacks on the city of San Juan. It is part of San Juan National Historic Site.
Castillo San Cristóbal is the largest fortification built by the Spanish in the New World. When it was finished in 1783, it covered about 27 acres of land and partly encircled the city of San Juan. Entry to the city was sealed by San Cristóbal's double gates. After close to a hundred years of relative peace in the area, part of the fortification (about a third) was demolished in 1897 to help ease the flow of traffic in and out of the walled city.
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Castillo de San Cristobal
501 Bulevar del ValleCastillo San Cristóbal,[3] is a fortress in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was built by the Spanish to protect against land based attacks on the city of San Juan. It is part of San Juan National Historic Site.
Castillo San Cristóbal is the largest fortification built by the Spanish in the New World. When it was finished in 1783, it covered about 27 acres of land and partly encircled the city of San Juan. Entry to the city was sealed by San Cristóbal's double gates. After close to a hundred years of relative peace in the area, part of the fortification (about a third) was demolished in 1897 to help ease the flow of traffic in and out of the walled city.
El Paseo de La Princesa, the most beloved promenade in Puerto Rico, dates back to 1853. This beautifully restored walk is a favorite place for locals day and night and welcomes millions of visitors from all over the world. As you enter, you’ll notice the walls that once served to protect this marvelous city which is part of the San Juan National Historic Site. Paseo La Princesa offers great sightseeing, food, culture, history, and beautiful sculptures along the way. There are gorgeous vistas of the San Juan Bay, an art exhibit stop, and at the end of the walk, you’ll enter through the San Juan Gate into the heart of the Old City.
During the weekends, you can enjoy live music, eat great traditional food, and buy crafts from art vendors. During the Christmas holidays, this place is colorful with lights, joy, singing, and music. Paseo de la Princesa is a great place to rub shoulders with friendly locals and feel the warmth of our city.
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Paseo de la Princesa
54 C. de la FortalezaEl Paseo de La Princesa, the most beloved promenade in Puerto Rico, dates back to 1853. This beautifully restored walk is a favorite place for locals day and night and welcomes millions of visitors from all over the world. As you enter, you’ll notice the walls that once served to protect this marvelous city which is part of the San Juan National Historic Site. Paseo La Princesa offers great sightseeing, food, culture, history, and beautiful sculptures along the way. There are gorgeous vistas of the San Juan Bay, an art exhibit stop, and at the end of the walk, you’ll enter through the San Juan Gate into the heart of the Old City.
During the weekends, you can enjoy live music, eat great traditional food, and buy crafts from art vendors. During the Christmas holidays, this place is colorful with lights, joy, singing, and music. Paseo de la Princesa is a great place to rub shoulders with friendly locals and feel the warmth of our city.
La Fortaleza (The Fortress) is the official residence of the Governor of Puerto Rico. It was built between 1533 and 1540 to defend the harbor of San Juan. The structure is also known as Palacio de Santa Catalina[3] translative (Santa Catalina's Palace) Is the oldest executive mansion in continuous use in the New World. It was listed by UNESCO in 1983 as part of the World Heritage Site "La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site".
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La Fortaleza
63 C. de la FortalezaLa Fortaleza (The Fortress) is the official residence of the Governor of Puerto Rico. It was built between 1533 and 1540 to defend the harbor of San Juan. The structure is also known as Palacio de Santa Catalina[3] translative (Santa Catalina's Palace) Is the oldest executive mansion in continuous use in the New World. It was listed by UNESCO in 1983 as part of the World Heritage Site "La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site".
The Capitol of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Capitolio de Puerto Rico) is located on the Islet of San Juan just outside the walls of Old San Juan. The building is home to the bicameral Legislative Assembly, composed of the House of Representatives and Senate. The building is located in the Puerta de Tierra sector of San Juan.
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El Capitolio
The Capitol of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Capitolio de Puerto Rico) is located on the Islet of San Juan just outside the walls of Old San Juan. The building is home to the bicameral Legislative Assembly, composed of the House of Representatives and Senate. The building is located in the Puerta de Tierra sector of San Juan.
Is a small chapel / museum located in the Old San Juan Historic District of Puerto Rico. Built in the 18th century, the structure has become a cultural icon of Puerto Rico and was saved from demolition in the 20th century. Most of the articles located at its altar are from 1753. Capilla del Cristo is listed in travel guides as one of the must-see places of Old San Juan.
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Chapel of Christ the Savior (Capilla de Cristo)
Is a small chapel / museum located in the Old San Juan Historic District of Puerto Rico. Built in the 18th century, the structure has become a cultural icon of Puerto Rico and was saved from demolition in the 20th century. Most of the articles located at its altar are from 1753. Capilla del Cristo is listed in travel guides as one of the must-see places of Old San Juan.
Address
Plaza del Quinto Centenario
Cll. del Cristo
San Juan, PR, 00926
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In the northern point of Old San Juan sits a modern square or plaza that was built in 1992 as a commemoration of Columbus’ first voyage to the Americas over 500 years ago, giving it the name of Quincentennial Plaza. A 40 feet tall tower known as El Tótem Telúrico stands tall in the middle of the plaza and is meant to symbolize the origin of the New World. The plaza sits across from Old San Juan's most impressive sight, the Castillo San Felipe del Morro.
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Plaza del Quinto Centenario
Calle del CristoAddress
Plaza del Quinto Centenario
Cll. del Cristo
San Juan, PR, 00926
Metro Map
Contact
(787) 724-7171
Map
GET DIRECTIONS
TripAdvisor
In the northern point of Old San Juan sits a modern square or plaza that was built in 1992 as a commemoration of Columbus’ first voyage to the Americas over 500 years ago, giving it the name of Quincentennial Plaza. A 40 feet tall tower known as El Tótem Telúrico stands tall in the middle of the plaza and is meant to symbolize the origin of the New World. The plaza sits across from Old San Juan's most impressive sight, the Castillo San Felipe del Morro.
Ocean Park
2059 Cll ItaliaOne of the closest most popular beaches in the area.