Consisting of 400 restored buildings from the 16th- and 17th-century Spanish colonial period, this area in San Juan is steeped in history with an old-world and romantic European charm.

If you are part of the theatre crowd, you'll be pleased with this historic theater, which presents a variety of plays, ballets and concerts.

Constructed to defend the San Juan coastline during the 17th and 18th centuries, this dramatic fortress rises 140 feet above the sea on a rocky promontory, and is composed of six huge levels of ramps, barracks, dungeons, turrets, towers and tunnels.

Built in 1540 and the site where the body of Ponce de Leon is entombed, the the Catedral de San Juan is an authentic and rare New World example of medieval architecture.

This Eastern San Juan suburb is home to a pristine beach and luxury condominiums.

More than just an art museum, the Museo del Arte hosts concerts and festivals as well.

Exhibits and objects of this museum range from 19th-century paintings from local artists to pre-Columbian objects from past civilizations.

A seaside cemetery where a number of notable Puerto Ricans rest.

This restored 19th-century esplanade is the place to begin your stroll through Old San Juan, because of its central location and its inexhaustible charm.

This highly interactive museum encourages the inquisitive spirit to question what makes things happen and then to find out.

This massive 27-acre series of fortifications is the largest the Spanish built in the New World.

Built in 1521 as a home for Governor Juan Ponce de Leon, today this historic landmark contains two interesting museums of Indian and colonial artifacts.

Visitors can take guided tours through this World Heritage Site, a 40-room mansion completed in 1540 that was used to defend against foreign invaders.

A locals bar that's a fixture in Old San Juan.

A popular dance club at the Wyndham El San Juan Hotel.

If you are looking for traditional and contemporary Puerto Rican arts and crafts, this store located in Old San Juan offers a wide range of items, from hand carvings to ceramic objects.