Liga de Arte

Liga de Arte is an art school for children. It has been educating the youth in the field of arts for more than 40 years.

Hotel El Convento

Hotel El Convento was an old monastery built in 1646 through the petition by King Philip IV of Spain. The building was then closed from 1903 to 1959. It reopened in 1962 as the grand hotel it is today.

El Hamburger

El Hamburger is a very famous eating spot for both locals and tourists. It has been in operation for over 30 years! Its location is in Puerta de Tierra, and close to El Capitolio. It also has a beautiful view towards the ocean.

Garita del Diablo

The famous Garita is a sentry box with a very old, classic legend. The legend talks about the disappearance of a soldier inferred to be caused by a demon. It is located in Fuerte San Cristobal.

Plaza de las Monjas

Plaza de las Monjas

It is also known as Plaza de la Catedral. Rumor has it the plaza in one of the oldest sites in Old San Juan and that nuns would gather there to mingle. The plaza faces what was the Museo del Niño, the Hotel el Convento, and the San Juan Cathedral.

Galería Nacional & Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña

The Galería Nacional is the largest collector of Puerto Rican paintings from the 18th century to the present. The arts of famous artists like José Campeche and Francisco Oller are exhibited.

The Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña was founded the 21st of June of 1955. It was enmended as an official identity, corporation, and was also autonomous. Its mission is to establish the public policy related with the conservation, promotion, and enrichment of the arts and humanities.

Fuerte San Gerónimo

Built in 1609, its size is misleading as it had 4 cannons and was capable of defending the islet of San Juan from the vessels coming in with bad intentions. It played a huge role in the British attack of 1797.