Having been to 10+ Caribbean islands, I can honestly say that Old San Juan beats the others in its charm and array of gorgeous pastel colors.
Characterized by its blue cobblestone streets and flat-roofed brick and stone buildings, it’s easy to see why this settlement within Puerto Rico has gotten so much attention.
Old San Juan is actually a small and narrow island, which lies in the north coast, and is only connected to the mainland by 3 bridges. A 42-foot wall surrounds the city, with its abundance of shops, historic places, museums, open air cafés, restaurants, gracious homes, tree-shaded plazas, and old beauty and architectonical peculiarity inside the walls.
Best of all, you don’t need a passport to visit!
These European-style cobblestone streets, although gorgeous, were not built for cars. I advise you to NOT even think about renting a car, and navigate the area by foot or taxi.
Cross one of the three bridges to Old San Juan, and you’ll instantly feel as if you’ve stepped into a 16th-and 17th-century Spanish colony.
What is the prettiest town/city you’ve ever been to?
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I love colourful buildings! Little India in Singapore has really bright, colourful buildings too
Thanks for the info on Little India! I'll have to add it to my "must-see's" in Asia!
Looks awesome, and so colorful. You don't need a passport? I didn't think there was anywhere you could go without a passport. Is language a problem? Is safety an issue? We love traveling too.Doing a bit of cheat here, as I'm visiting from one blog for a-z, but also have a travel blog so here in the text leaving you the travel blog url, with the signature section the other blog.Traveling Suitcase
Haha you're right. I meant to say "You don't need a passport if you're coming from the USA!" Whoops- thanks for the correction!!! 🙂 Going to check out your site now!
When I started reading this article and looking over the images I thought to myself, how wonderful it would be to wake up and see such brightness to liven up your day. I actually think that Brisbane, Australia or Sydney are two of the prettiest cities in the world. I love the cleanliness that are apparent in both of these cities. Yes, they are expensive to be there but you certainly get what you pay for! Great article!
Thanks for the kind words! I too would love to live in such a colorful world! Hoping to get to Australia sometime soon!
Gorgeous photos, I've been to PR once and absolutely fell in love with Old San Juan. This post made me miss it! Cheers 🙂
Glad it brought back some memories! Have you ever been to old Old Cannes in France? I think you'd love it!
Great photos! Old San Juan is a beautiful!
thannks! I agree! Hope to get back there someday!