Unlock the magic of San Juan

The main plaza in San Juan, Plaza Colon is named for the explorer, Columbus, though it has statues and memorials to several notable Puerto Rican leaders.

The powder blue hillside house is the home of the Governor of Puerto Rico and was built five centuries ago.

Commissioned in 1646 by King Philip IV of Spain, Hotel El Convento is the oldest member hotel operating in the Historic Hotels of America group.

Simply called 'El Morro' by locals, it was built by a fort in the 16th century to protect San Juan from amphibious attacks.

Built to protect San Juan for attacks by land, Castillo San Cristobal is the largest fort built by the Spanish in the Western Hemisphere.

Home to the oldest operating stage in the USA, the theater stands on the site of former gallows and is notoriously haunted.

The chapel's origin stories date back to a horse race gone awry, but the legends that arose from that race have brought worshipers seeking petitions of health.

The door served as the entrance to the city during the Spanish colonial era.

This coffee shop, attached to a museum, serves only Puerto Rican grown coffee - and the best coffee at that. If you're looking for a pick-me-up, this spot is not to be missed.

Built in 1992 to signify 500 years since the Americas were explored by Europeans, the plaza has a totem pole built from clays from across the Americas.

The quaint park is as much a respite as it is for pigeons, who seem to also revel in the cobblestone charm of the old park.

This hidden gem cocktail bar should make the top of the list of anyone looking for locals indulging in the island's best craft cocktails.

For anyone looking to purchase a quintessential 'Panama hat' on their trip, look no further: Olé has been family-owned and operating since 1977 and sells only the best.