Old San Juan has been enchanting its visitors for nearly five centuries. Discover the city's vibrant culture and history.
LessWhether you enjoy tropical beaches, historic sites, art museums or salsa music, you’ll find it in San Juan, the oldest city in the U.S. and its territories.
Puerta de San Juan (San Juan Gate) is the entrance to Old San Juan. Standing at 16 feet tall, it has been welcoming people to the city for centuries.
Starting and ending at Puerta de San Juan, this beautiful promenade offers visitors historic sites, vendors and local eateries.
Uncover the history of Old San Juan at one of its most popular historic sites - Castillo San Felipe del Morro. Built by the Spanish in 1539, it defended the Island for centuries.
Originally built in 1521 as the main residence for Juan Ponce de León, Puerto Rico's first governor, it's the oldest sample of Spanish architecture in the U.S.
Built in 1532 under Spanish rule, the San José Church is the second oldest church in the Americas. One of the chapels has the governors' crypt, where many former Puerto Rican leaders were laid to rest.
Located in the heart of San Juan sits Hotel Convento. Formerly a 17th-century convent, it's now a 4-star luxury hotel with five stories, a large courtyard, restaurant and more.
The Catedral de San Juan Bautista is the largest religious building in Puerto Rico and the oldest church in the U.S. Dating back to the early 1500s, it's one of San Juan's most revered landmarks.