Capilla del Cristo

This chapel was built in the year 1753. Though it is a small chapel, it is quite historic in the island of Puerto Rico. This chapel has a folklore which was that a celebration by Saint John the Baptist. During this celebration, a horse race was taking place where the racer known as Baltazar Montanez lost control of his horse and fell to the cliffs below. After Montanez survived, the chapel was built where he had fallen. The Capilla del Cristo can be found in the end of Cristo Street next to the Parque of Palomas. Thousands of Puerto Ricans had said their prayers in that chapel. 

Sources: "Capilla Del Cristo." - Old Chapel Tourist Attraction in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Accessed November 12, 2016. http://www.virtualpuertorico.com/capilla-del-cristo.php.

 "Capilla Del Santo Cristo." Atlas Obscura. Accessed November 12, 2016. http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/capilla-del-santo-cristo. 

La Fortaleza

La Fortaleza was built in 1940 in order to defend the harbor of San Juan. La Fortaleza is also known as Palacio de Santa Catalina. This was originally made as a military base for the Spanish as they saw Puerto Rico as a military colony. However, nobody would think that it would end up being the home of the governor of Puerto Rico. This building can be found in Calle Fortaleza, near la Capilla de Cristo.

Source: "Inicio." Inicio. Accessed November 12, 2016. http://www.fortaleza.gobierno.pr/. 

Tite Curet Statue

The Tite Curet Statue is located in ‘’Plaza de Armas’’. He was a famous puertorican salsa musician and in honor of his death he was built in a statue. The purpose of him being in a bench is for people to take pictures next to him, a good historic picture can be taken there.

Source: "Estatua Para Tite Curet Alonso." El Magazine De La Salsa:. Accessed November 12, 2016. http://elmagazinedelasalsa.blogspot.com/2009/09/estatua-para-tite-curet-alonso.html.

Plaza del Quinto Centenaro

This plaza is located in Calle de Cristo, it is a nice place were the breeze is  refreshing and you get perfect view of El Morro and the ocean. It was built in 1992 in honor of Christopher Columbus’ first voyage to the Americas 500 years from that day. This magnificent plaza is dominated by a stylized granite and clay totem pole. It took more than 10 million dollars to build this beautiful plaza. 

Sources: Planet, Lonely. "Plaza Del Quinto Centenario in San Juan & Around, Puerto Rico." Lonely Planet. Accessed November 13, 2016. https://www.lonelyplanet.com/puerto-rico/san-juan-around/attractions/plaza-del-quinto-centenario/a/poi-sig/1418616/358108.

Museo del Niño

El Museo del Niño was created in 1987 so that children of all ages could learn about the world outside of Puerto Rico. It is located 50 Calle Cristo, Viejo San Juan in front of the San Juan Cathedral and next to el Convento. Sadly, this museum is no longer open. But don't let that stop you from taking photos of this place.

Source: "Museo Del Niño De Puerto Rico." Museo Del Niño De Puerto Rico. Accessed November 13, 2016. http://www.zonaisla.com/Directory/museo-del-nio-de-puerto-rico-listing-1842.aspx.

Hotel El Convento

This building has had many uses ever since the nuns moved out of this historic building. The biggest use this building has had is  that it is now a beautiful hotel. Many actors have performed at El Convento such as Puerto Rican actor, Raúl Juliá. This hotel can be found in the plaza of las monjas. If you are looking for an amazing hotel to stay at, this is the place you should check in.

Source: "Hotel El Convento." Old San Juan Puerto Rico Hotel -. 2016. Accessed November 12, 2016. http://www.elconvento.com/. 

Galeria Nacional

 La Galleria houses the most Puerto Rican paintings since the 18th century to 1960. This museum is located near the Saint Aquinas monastery, by plaza San José. This museum holds even the works of José Campeche, Francisco Oller, and many other famous Puerto Rican figures. 

Source: "Galeria Nacional - Municipio Autónomo De San Juan ..." Accessed November 12, 2016. http://sanjuanciudadpatria.com/barrios/viejo-san-juan/galeria-nacional-2/. 

Fuerte San Geronimo

This fort was built during the 1700th as a replacement for El Boquerón. They were both used to defend the attacks from Sir Francis Drake, a famous pirate, from the 1595.  Francis Drake was not successful in his attacks. This place can be found in the mouth of Condado Lagoon. This fort is an astonishing, well-built structure.

Source: Rivera, Juan Torres. "Historia Del Fortin San Jeronimo Del Boquern." Historia Del Fortin San Jeronimo Del Boquern. Accessed November 12, 2016. http://www.puertadetierra.info/edificios/san jeronimo/san_jeronimo.htm. 

Cuartel de Ballajá

El Cuartel de Ballaja was constructed by the Spanish Army in between 1854 and 1864. This building is considered one of the the most impressive constructions of Spain in the New World. It was used as an infantry barrack and housing for thousands of soldiers until 1898. This structure was built for mostly military purposes. This building has evolved into an important cultural center for Puerto Rico's rich cultural heritage. This beautiful building is now used for cultural, educational, and touristic purposes. This astonishing building can be found next to the Plaza de Quinto Centenario.

Source: "Ballajá, San Juan, Puerto Rico." Ballajá, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Accessed November 12, 2016. http://www.ballaja.com/index-eng.html. 

Albizu y los Pitirres

Albizu y los Pitirres refers to the famous poet and lawyer known as Pedro Albizu Campos, who led one of the biggest independence movements in Puerto Rico. Albizu Campos is seen as the most important figures for the independence of Puerto Rico. The word Pitirres represents Puerto Rico because the pitirre is a small bird that would fight the broad-winged hawk(guaraguao) which represented the United States. In the end, the pitirre would be victorious. This is how Pedro Albizu Campos got this nickname. Albizu y los Pitirres is located in the streets of San Sebastian. 

Source: "Who Is Albizu Campos?" Who Is Albizu Campos RSS. Accessed November 12, 2016. http://www.whoisalbizu.com/.

Antiguo Manicomio Insular

This building was originally an insane asylum. After the Spanish-American War, this structure became the Puerto Rican Academy of Fine Arts. This can be found in the same place that the "Escuela de Artes Plasticas"

Sources: 

 "Antiguo Manicomio Insular." Map Carta. Accessed November 12, 2016. http://mapcarta.com/21470914.

 "Edificio Antiguo Manicomio Insular." Facebook. Accessed November 12, 2016. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.155141991224881.40318.145605908845156&type=1.

Reflection of Project

This project taught us that Old San Juan is not just old buildings, but historical places with meaning. In addition, we learned to work in a group no matter the circumstances, showed us that we accomplished many things when we work together as a group. This scavenger hunt showed us the vital importance that Old San Juan had and still does in the island of Puerto Rico. If we didn't get to do this brilliant project, we would not have known the history of the most historic place in Puerto Rico. This project got us very interested in learning and discovering the places, history, and importance of Old San Juan.

The scavenger hunt was a lengthy process as we had to withstand very hard and difficult circumstances. However, we were able to learn  many things of Puerto Rican history as many historical places were reused as museums, restaurants, and even schools through all of Old San Juan. Old San Juan, being the focus of interest of Spain during their reign over Puerto Rico, contains many Spanish heritage which varies from intact buildings to destroyed structures. Additionally, it also contained many results of battles and even forts that can still serve as forts for their sturdy structure. Puerto Rico's Old San Juan has withstand various different cultures who have their small influences that carves the beauty of Old San Juan.

The walk  to get to every place on the list is long. But the education that you will receive from Puerto Rico is worth every sweat. In Puerto Rico the sun is very powerful, its practically summer all year round. Tourist that travel to San Juan through cruise ships get to see Old San Juan and tour guides are available for them to get a more organized search of Old San Juan. Many Puerto Ricans do not know their own history of the place they live in. Going to Old San Juan is very fun, you can fly a kite in El Morro or enjoy the food with the variety of restaurants available Also with the heat a refreshing piragua was useful during this scavenger hunt. Old San Juan is a unique place that you will find nowhere except in the island of Puerto Rico.

Plaza Dársena

This plaza is located outside the city walls near the gorgeous Paseo La Princesa adjacent to the cruise ship piers. This plaza is lively and a great place to relax. This place is filled with amazing food and souvenir vendors. In this plaza, people gather to play dominoes and dance to the variety of music that is found in this plaza. When in Old San Juan, this is a plaza you wouldn't like to miss.

Source: @MyDPuertoRico. "Old San Juan, Puerto Rico." My Destination Puerto Rico. Accessed November 13, 2016. http://www.mydestinationpuertorico.com/regionalinfo/old-san-juan-puerto-rico.

La Rogativa

This historic statue is near "La puerta de San Juan". The word "Rogativa" means supplication or prayer. One of the famous legends of la Rogativa by the British siege of San Juan is that  when the British abandonment happened there was an attack in the city. A woman prays for the salvation of her city. This legend describes the prayer procession that led by the Bishop that had the honor of Saint Catherine and Saint Ursula.

Source: "The Legend Of La Rogativa." Google Sites. Accessed November 13, 2016. https://sites.google.com/site/sanjuan1797/san-juan-coat-of-arms-escudo-de-san-juan/map-of-metropolitan-san-juan-mapa-de-san-juan-metropolitano/22-modern-view-of-battleflied-vista-moderna-del-campo-de-batalla/28-the-legend-of-la-rogativa-la-leyenda-de-la-rogativa.