Puerto Rico’s capital city is a true dining destination. 13 Restaurants in San Juan You Can’t Miss Visit 1919 for a memorable fine-dining experience inside the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel. Great Cocktail Bars in San JuanĪ new generation of bartenders is transforming Puerto Rico into a premier drinking destination. Puerto Rico's cocktail scene is a fuego (on fire), literally, at Gallo Negro in San Juan. How to make the most out of your time in Old San Juan, even if you just have a few hours. A Few Hours in Old San Juan: What to Do When You Get Off a Cruise If you're looking to do some shopping, Old San Juan features a mix of classic cruise port stops and traditional souvenir shops. Stunning beachfront resorts to hotels immersed in culture and history. The elegant lounge at the Condado Vanderbilt overlooks the ocean. The top places where you can experience the history of the Island. View of a garita and the ocean from El Morro, in Old San Juan. In this interview, Ien chats about the music scene in San Juan and the LGBTQ community on the island. It is the oldest permanent theater in Puerto Rico and among the oldest free-standing stages still in use under the U.S. Teatro TapiaĪlso known as the municipal coliseum, this architectural gem was built in 1832 and named after Alejandro Tapia y Rivera, the father of Puerto Rican literature. It is the best-preserved church on the Island and it still maintains the niches of people that were buried there back in the day. The Iglesia San Francisco was one of the first sanctuaries to be elevated in Puerto Rico. It was also the first headquarters of the provincial deputation that preceded the modern-days legislative branches. Located in the main square Plaza de Armas, it served as the depository of the royal treasure on the Island. It was the main gate through which the priests and governors made their entrance to their investiture ceremonies. The Puerta de San Juan is the most colorful and known of all the entrances to the walled city. The Dome at the Chapel is a work of art worthy of a visit. The seminar became a cornerstone in the development of public education in Puerto Rico, under the long teaching tradition of the Catholic Church. The original building was completed in 1832 and it was commissioned by the first Puerto Rican Bishop, Fray Juan Alejo de Arizmendi. This executive palace conserves traditions such as candlelit-only dining rooms and original Spanish objects from the colonial era. Catherine of Alexandria), La Fortaleza is the oldest state residence of the New World still in use. Officially named “El Palacio de Santa Catalina de Alejandría” (the Palace of St.
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