Things to do in San Juan Metro Region, San Juan Metro Region: The Best Historic Walking Areas

April 21, 2022 Brandee Mangan

Discover the best top things to do in San Juan Metro Region, Puerto Rico including Old San Juan, Paseo de la Princesa, Plaza Felisa Rincon de Gautier, San Juan National Historic Site, La Muralla, La Fuente de la Herencia de las Americas.
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1. Old San Juan

San Juan Puerto Rico http://www.seepuertorico.com/en/experiences/culture/old-san-juan/
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4.5 based on 16,304 reviews

Old San Juan

Consisting of 400 restored buildings from the 16th- and 17th-century Spanish colonial period, this area in San Juan is steeped in history with an old-world and romantic European charm.

Reviewed By MaryannL521 - Fair Oaks, United States

Old San Juan is beyond charming. There is so much history here, great architecture, landmarks, cobblestone streets, wonderful food, great museums, El Morro and San Cristobol, beautiful parks and plazas and lovely residential streets. We walked everywhere but also rode the free trolley. There are three trolley lines that will take you almost anywhere in the old city. A good place to begin is to stop at one of the many Tourist Information Centers. We found the one directly across from Pier One to be the most helpful. Here we got a list of museums and their hours as well as a self guided walking tour and directions to take the ferry to Casa Bacardi. Don't miss the San Juan Gate, Fortaleza Street, the cathedral, the San Juan Historic Cemetery and the Paseo de la Princesa. Enjoy!

2. Paseo de la Princesa

San Juan Puerto Rico https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/profile/paseo-de-la-princesa/8035
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4.5 based on 1,216 reviews

Paseo de la Princesa

This restored 19th-century esplanade is the place to begin your stroll through Old San Juan, because of its central location and its inexhaustible charm.

Reviewed By JoeNathan9249 - Saint Paul, United States

Beautiful walk along the harbor. Lovely little playground (please see below) along with lovely walk through plants) and a very nice fountain

3. Plaza Felisa Rincon de Gautier

Caleta De San Juan, San Juan Puerto Rico
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Plaza Felisa Rincon de Gautier

4. San Juan National Historic Site

501 Norzagaray St Castillo San Cristobal, San Juan 00901 Puerto Rico +1 787-729-6777 http://www.nps.gov/saju/index.htm
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4.5 based on 7,056 reviews

San Juan National Historic Site

Constructed to defend the San Juan coastline during the 17th and 18th centuries, this dramatic fortress rises 140 feet above the sea on a rocky promontory, and is composed of six huge levels of ramps, barracks, dungeons, turrets, towers and tunnels.

Reviewed By Cfbslg - Kankakee, United States

We enjoyed touring the forts of Old San Juan. The National Park Service has done well keeping the history of the forts accessible to visitors at an entrance fee of $7 per person for the two larger forts. However there are steep ramps and stairs to get to all levels. Make sure you take plenty of water and enjoy the scenery!

5. La Muralla

Old San Juan, San Juan Puerto Rico
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4.5 based on 197 reviews

La Muralla

Reviewed By Johnny5588 - Austin, United States

After being closed because of debris washout by the high waves, we finally got to walk this path. Nice views of the fortress and city walls, as well as the ocean and San Juan Bay. Bring water to stay hydrated as it gets hot !! Will also walk by the Save a Gato area where feral cats are fed.

6. La Fuente de la Herencia de las Americas

Paseo De La Princesa Calle Shurmberg, San Juan 00901 Puerto Rico http://www.pbase.com/yardbird/image/157278395
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4.0 based on 6 reviews

La Fuente de la Herencia de las Americas

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