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Old San Juan Analysis

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Walking along cobblestones in Old San Juan
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Puerto Rico is a small country filled with many riches, dotted by two other equally famous islands Vieques and Culebra, and with more and more cities and airports opening up to tourists, it's becoming a great destination in the Caribbean. What's great about it is if you live in the US, you actually don't need a passport to get here! We explore the most touristy place within Puerto Rico, San Juan, the capital and also the hub for connecting flights to the other islands in the Caribbean.
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Old San Juan: a complete departure from the New.
If you enjoy pleasant walks amongst historic buildings, Old San Juan is a wonderful place to explore. The sidewalks are full of nice shops, casual dining places, and fine restaurants. Perhaps the greatest attraction is an inside tour of La …show more content…

It’s about an hour long walk and it is quite beautiful and serene, to be able to look out at the water and imagine what life would have been centuries ago when the fort was essential to the city’s …show more content…

More specifically, the Old San Juan part of the country is filled with numerous historical buildings, attractions, two large forts on the east and west sides, and even a chance to tour the current Governor’s Mansion, with the governor’s security detail included in the price! There is plenty of good comfort food to be found in Old San Juan also, and when it’s time for the sun to set, you can stroll near the El Morro fort and gaze at the calm, beautiful waters of the San Juan Bay, with energetic sounds of music in the distance. That is Puerto Rico: a mix of calmness and liveliness that makes for a great place to

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