A primer descriptive tour narration of Old San Juan is the fastest way to get acquainted with the fine and most exquisite example of neo-classic and military architecturally designed city in the new world. According to the people in the field of architecture, neither in Spain, nor in any other Latin American country will you ever find a perfect line of continuity, architecturally speaking as you will find in Old San Juan.
The city is surrounded, enfolded, enwrapped by its magnificent wall. Learn to identify such architectural landmarks with your guide as the Capitol building, La Casa de Espana, El Casino de Puerto Rico, Fort San Cristobal (bus stop), the first University of General Studies in the new world, the Oldest Catholic church still being used in the New World, the Palace of Santa Catalina. Engaged columns, rustication elements, house structures crowned with cornice, single, double, triple balconies, blue "adoquines" on the ground, and watch the people as they visit the new Pirates of the Caribbean in the jewelry shops. (When open, AS AN EXTRA, our bus will stop at the Bacardi Rum Plant where you could take pictures of the city surrounded by walls while you enjoy 2 free drinks. Shoot pictures against the walls and conquer the city (Entrance fee to the fort not included).
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