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San German

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Ranked #88 of 328 attractions in Puerto Rico
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods
Description: This 400-year-old fortress rises dramatically to greet seaborne visitors to the island.
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Middletown, Connecticut
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

We went in twice . Once to tour the town and then again for dinner. More

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South Florida, Florida
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Interesting architecture, nice walk. Most restaurants are closed for lunch. More

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Yonkers, New York
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

Walking thru the plaza you will feel transported to an old world. Beautiful architecture if in the area for the holidays beautiful shows at the theater More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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81 reviews 81 reviews
Reviews in 53 cities Reviews in 53 cities
83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

This town, which was founded in the 16th century, features an historic district which retains (by ordinance) strict conformance historical authenticity to construction/reconstruction. If one is touring this part of the island, don't fail to visit this historic district. It includes a church which was established in the mid 16th century. Very picturesque, friendly and comfortable. LIfe moves in "compound... More

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Burlington, VT
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

The Porta Coeli convent church--an early Franciscan establishment--is worth the drive, and the town's 2 charming plazas and buildings merit a 1- to 2-hour wal-about. More

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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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112 reviews 112 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2011

From the location of this town (southwest part of the island), you wouldn't think that it has over 430 years of being founded. I've been in San German in different occasions before, but it was the first time that I actually enjoyed being here. We started off with the Inter American University of Puerto Rico (San German Campus), my Alma... More

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Brooklyn, NY
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2005
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We stopped in San German on the way back to the airport. I'm really glad we did. It seemed pretty unique for Puerto Rican cities of that size - it's small, but everything is within walking distance. The people were incredibly friendly and there's some great colonia-era architecture, although don't count on anything being open. It's worth stopping by if... More

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San German, Puerto Rico
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012
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