San Juan Map, Puerto Rico

San Juan Travel Guide

A more recent square, opened in 1992, Plaza del Quinto Centenario celebrates the 500th anniversary of the discovery of the New World through a 12 meter sculpture in granite and ceramics. The monument, the work of Jaime Suarez, was meant to be a symbol of the roots of the American history. read more

San Juan Nightlife

Like most cities, the San Juan night scene also comes alive during the weekends. Clubs, bars, discos and a lot more are to be found here. Whatever your action is, there is surely something for you in San Juan.  read more

San Juan Sightseeing

The locals always make it a point to share and even learn a thing or two about their heritage just to keep the fire of patriotism alive. They say: “History repeats itself”, well San Juan says: “History happens every day.” So where else would you go for a summer vacation? read more

San Juan History

San Juan witnessed attacks from Sir Francis Drake’s led English in 1595. George Clifford, who was the Earl of Cumberland, also attacked the city in 1598. Artillery from El Morro, a fort in San Juan, repelled Drake, whereas Clifford managed landing his troops and seized the city. Following a period of occupation by British, Clifford had to abandon the siege, as his troop started suffering from sickness and exhaustion.... read more