Signs and Wonders in Old San Juan History Culture and Mysteries

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Signs and Wonders in Old San Juan History Culture and Mysteries

By Jose Puerto Rico Tours

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2h
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Overview

Delve into the captivating history and spiritual essence of Old San Juan on this exclusive walking tour. Explore the city's rich tapestry, from its Taino, Spanish, and African influences to the historical structures and plazas that tell its story. Led by a certified local guide with a Master's in Behavioral Sciences, uncover the miraculous events that shaped Puerto Rico's culture and identity. Visit significant spiritual sites and learn about the fascinating tales of pirates, inquisitions, and miracles that define this vibrant city.

Expert-guided tour through the historic streets of Old San Juan
Explore significant sites reflecting Taino, Spanish, and African heritage
Experience the spiritual and miraculous events that shaped the city
Learn from a local resident with deep cultural insights

PARTS OF THE SALES OF THIS TOUR WILL BE DONATED TO LOCAL CHARITIES

Activity location

Plaza Colon
- Calle Calz. de los Heroes 908, La Martinica
- 00901, San Juan, Caribbean

Meeting/Redemption Point

Plaza Colón
- Calle de la Fortaleza
- 00901, San Juan, San Juan, Caribbean

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Signs and Wonders in Old San Juan History Culture and Mysteries

2h
English

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Languages available

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Price details

￥8,014 x 1 Adult￥8,014

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20% off

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What's included, what's not

Entrance fee
Guide (English, Spanish)
Meals

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Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Plaza Colon

This is our meeting place. Here you will receive a summary of Old San Juan history. Also will explore nearby attractions like San Cristobal Fort, Teatro Tapia, Old San Juan Architecture, Casino de Puerto Rico and the first school build by the U.S. outside of the mainland.

Castillo de San Cristobal (Pass by)

We will view the ditch, sentry box, main entrance overlooking Atlantic Ocean, lear stories about executions, attacks and supernatural phenomena.

Garita del Diablo (Pass by)

Will visit this magnificent place where soldiers on night post disappeared to the point the post must be abandoned.

Paseo de la Princesa (Pass by)

At Paseo La Princesa will visit The Spanish Jail located outside of the city wall. Includes a visit to today's Museum which exhibits itinerant local artists pieces. At the dungeons will know about the tortures the local Harvard graduated Alzibu Campos received there. Will visit the amazing City Wall (south) and Convent Siervas de María

La Puerta de San Juan (Pass by)

Will enter inside the city across the city wall using La Puerta de San Juan. Profound interpretation of the logistics of conquistadors using Old San Juan as the operations post.

La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina (Pass by)

You will discover the towers from 1508, one of the first constructions in the Americas designed to secure bounties taken from Mexico and Perú.

La Rogativa (Pass by)

Learn about the biggest attack realized by the British in 1797. Understand the meaning of the Rogativa sculpture; almost a monument for most puertorricans. The fieriest resistance by the spaniards and criollos wasn't enough. A miracle was needed.

Casa Blanca (Pass by)

Take a view at one of the oldest houses in America where the family of the conquistador Juan Ponce de León lived for 250 years.

Castillo San Felipe del Morro (Pass by)

At El Morro, in addition to enjoy the majestic view, you will learn about the executions, attacks and sieges occurred.

Cementerio Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis (Pass by)

Pass through Puerta de Santa Rosa and discover the hidden facts about this cemetery outside of the city wall where most prominent puertorricans are at rest.

Galeria Nacional del Instituto de Cultura Puertorriquena (Pass by)

Once El Convento de los Dominicos, was the last home of Miguel Enriques, the most rich corsair of the Caribbean. Some amazing facts about his life and death will be share.

Iglesia de San Jose (Pass by)

Home of many miracles and marvelous events. For some, the oldest church in America (1532).

Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista (Pass by)

Is where the conquistador Juan Ponce de Leon rests. Once of the most important churches in America.

Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud (Pass by)

Home of many other miracles. It's the place where in a horse race, the jockey went over the city wall (70') and ended alive.

Parroquia San Francisco de Asis (Pass by)

Discover the Catacombs, the Altar Cross (the traveling christ) found in a shipwreck at El Morro and the saint of the travelers.

Location

Activity location

Plaza Colon
- Calle Calz. de los Heroes 908, La Martinica
- 00901, San Juan, Caribbean

Meeting/Redemption Point

Plaza Colón
- Calle de la Fortaleza
- 00901, San Juan, San Juan, Caribbean

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