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 This was originally made as a military base for the Spanish as they saw Puerto Rico as a military colony.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/.