The harbor at San Juan Bay is a hive of activity. There are cruise ships, sailboats, commercial ships, ferries, seaplanes and regular planes all moving about. If you have the opportunity, grab a coffee or cocktail and sit and watch.
The cruise terminal docks are also a hive of activity of a different kind as vendors pitch services and wares.
The oldest building in the United States, if not counting Native American structures, is in San Juan. The Cathedral of San Juan Bautista dates from 1521 (pictured above).
The narrow, European-style streets along with the historic buildings and views of the waterfront make Old San Juan a treasure to walk through. You can turn the corner and run into something like Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud (Chapel of Christ the Savior) from 1753.
Some cities are overrun with pigeons. Old San Juan is overrun with cats and pigeons. At Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud you will be offered bird seed for sale, but no cat chow.
The men’s room in San Felipe de Morro Fortress has a great view of the sea.
At night the lights on surrounding hills and cruise ships make for a beautiful sight.
