Historic sites

Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
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A colourful colonial town of blue cobblestones on an islet, guarded by the massive Spanish forts of El Morro and San Cristóbal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site run by the US National Park Service.


Fly a kite on the El Morro lawn, walk the city walls, and eat mofongo. US citizens don't need a passport.

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