If you want to get a faster head start on your walking tour of old san juan, it is smarter to just start walking towards one of the attractions and hopping on the trolley on another stop around the city. The spanish began to settle in the area now known as old san juan around 1521. Map of old san juan, san juan vicinity, ponce, rincon, fajardo, culebra and vieques are included in addition to the road map of puerto rico. Old san juan map and hotels in old san juan area san juan. The first two settlements in puerto rico started in 1508. Exploring old san juan, puerto rico 90 days after hurricane. Disclaimer this map is a graphical representation designed for general reference purposes only. Holiday world beach kitchens printable maps family vacations 3 years kentucky parks journey adventure. United states espana san juan printable tourist map. To see the puerto rico travel maps, download map pdf. This map shows the location of restaurants recommended in our san juan del sur on your own page. Although this eight by ten block district is part of san juan, it is quite geographically and culturally distinct from the rest of the city. May 25, 2016 the joy of putting down the map in old san juan, puerto rico may 25, 2016 by katie macleod 6 comments it was all arranged. Theres no need for taxis, by simply walking visitors can enjoy a great variety of restaurants, shopping, great.
If you cant see this map, please visit our directory of san juan hotels, which groups hotels by location. Map of old san juan hotels puerto rico insiders guide. Its area roughly correlates to the ballaja, catedral, marina, mercado, san cristobal, and san francisco subbarrios of barrio san juan antiguo in the municipality of san juan, puerto rico. Puerto rico federal lands and indian reservations pdf format 635k the. San juan, puerto rico is the port of embarkation for our cruise on april 18, 2011. Old san juan is the historic core of the capital city but. The gallery inn, 204 norzagaray street old san juan 00901, puerto rico.
San juan holds many global culinary surprises including splashworthy steakhouses and sushi emporiums in isla verde, or casual italian and mexican eateries in condado. Travelmaps is a tourist map of puerto rico featuring a detail map of puerto rico popular areas. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Camilles sidewalk cafe is an international chain of soup, salad, and sandwich restaurants. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Between 1634 and 1638, the city of san juan was turned into an impregnable fortress with the building of its walls. Pocketwalking map of old san juan san juan, pr cruise. The old part of san juan is a small area, only 7 square blocks.
May 5, 2014 map of old san juan puerto rico click the map above for a larger map in a new window. Its heart is old san juan, the original walled city founded by spanish settlers in 1521, home to two fortresses. Take a comprehensive look at the wealth of colonial landmarks in. Map for design, print, arts, projects, presentations.
Finding a great deal is made easy with, offering cheap hotels in santurce or any other area in san juan. At the outset, the city was called puerto rico rich port, and the whole island was known as san juan. To locate the best hotel deals in santurce, simply fill your travel dates in the search box. Old san juan heritage walking tours, inc home facebook. Consisting of 400 restored buildings from the 16th and 17thcentury spanish colonial period, this area in san juan is steeped in history with an oldworld and romantic european charm.
When cruises arrive in san juan, there will be hundreds of people trying to get on the trolley. San juan national historic site, puerto rico national park service handbook by sn 024005011595 and a great selection of related books, art. See san juan photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of. Old san juan map pdf file from park brochure september 2000 screenviewable file 29k. Old san juan tourist map near old san juan, puerto rico. Old san juan trolley map, san juan, puerto rico san juan. Old san juan is blessed with lively surroundings, fine restaurants, shopping areas and stunning attractions. Explore a full list of accommodations and find the perfect place for you. San juan shopping in old san juan, calle fortaleza and calle san francisco have everything from tshirt emporiums to jewelry stores to shops that specialize in madetoorder panama hats. San juan national historic site photo project buildings.
Most cruisers will attempt to get on the nearest trolley stops right near bahia urbana. Situated on the northeast coast, sophisticated, fastpaced san juan is puerto ricos capital and largest city. Map of nicaraqua pdf this is a good map of the country of nicaragua. San juan viejo san juan is the historic core of san juan.
Due to the coronavirus emergency, our website will be inactive until everything gets back to normal in old san juan and everywhere else. Old san juan squares self guided, san juan, puerto rico. See the best attraction in san juan printable tourist map. Old san juan is located on a small and narrow island which lies along the north coast, about 35 miles 56 km from the east end of puerto rico, and is united to the mainland of puerto rico by three bridges. Viejo san juan is the oldest settlement within puerto rico and the historic. This is a clickable map that shows the location of san juan, pr hotels. Old san juan provides an excellent base for exploring the sights of san juan indepth. Old san juan tourist map old san juan puerto rico mappery. Artistic paintings on the outside walls are also an added attraction and it. To get into the clubs and discos, be sure to dress to impress.
Use, download and order our detail travel guide and activity map of puerto rico. The capital city of san juan is split into three distinct areas. As this is a tourist destination, english is relatively common, but not universally spoken. Old san juan all you need to know before you go updated. Sample the islands rustic criolla cuisine, a blend of spanish and african influences, in rustic spots in old san juan. You might feel that youve been thrown back into the past with over 400 wellpreserved buildings in the old city.
Old san juan is the second oldest city in america, a unesco world heritage site as well as a u. Three of the walls five doors led into the city, two of them overlooking the ocean san justo y pastor and san juan. Just walking in old san juan can be a wonderful experience, staying in old san juan gives visitors the best access to this magical city just steps from the hotel. Old san juan heritage walking tours, inc, san juan, puerto rico. The large format photographic documentation of the san juan national historic site was undertaken to document the condition of the stucco walls of the fortifications. During her administration, san juan was awarded the all. The city is characterized by the blue cobblestone roads and colorful buildings made up of bricks and stones. Free map of puerto rico a detail map of puerto rico. May 5, 2014 map of old san juan puerto rico old san juan tourist map see map details from. This old san juan locale allows you to pick up a hearty and healthy meal on a budget.
There are so many things to see and do in puerto rico that it really makes sense to arrive early and see the sight. Ill be in puerto rico for the next 7 days documenting the state of the island three months after hurricane maria. Consisting of 400 restored buildings from the 16th and 17thcentury spanish colonial period, this area in san juan is steeped in history with an old world and romantic european charm. Map of san juan hotels and attractions on a san juan map. The streets are narrow and teeming with traffic, but a walk throug. Situated at 305 recinto sur street, this cafe is located less than a hundred yards less than a hundred meters from al dente ristorante. The only hotel in old san juan with atlantic ocean views.
The building information was created as contextual data. Map of granada this map shows excellent detail of the colonial city of granada. Old san juan, the beaches and the modern metropolitan business district. Pocketwalking map of old san juan please look for and post on existing covid19 threads before posting a new one. The gorgeous map captures san juan island lopez island orcas island and fidalgo island. San juan, puerto rico, us in adobe pdf, printable vector street city. Viejo san juan is a historic district located at the northwest triangle of the islet of san juan. Travel back to the olden days as you wander the streets on old san juan.
Spectacular, 300yearold boutique hotel, art gallery and museum in one. View interactive puerto rico map and map of old san juan. In old san juan, head uphill to calle san sebastian and calle cristo for a lively mix of bars and restaurants. This 300 year old building was the original residence of the first woman to be elected mayor of a capital city in the americas. But there is so much to do and see in that small area that you can spend days there and never see everything. There is no admission fee beyond an optional donation. Old san juans forts guard the largest protected harbor in the caribbean. Fresh catches of red snapper chillo and dolphinfish dorado are two widely. Discover the history of old san juan as you pound its ancient cobblestones on a 4hour walking tour. The joy of putting down the map in old san juan, puerto rico may 25, 2016 by katie macleod 6 comments it was all arranged.
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