Zeichen und Wunder in der alten Geschichte San Juans Kultur und Geheimnisse

Second oldest church in America, built in 1521.
Ask about ...Juan Ponce de Leon tomb
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Take a look at a place where miracles happened. Discover the story behind its construction, which began in 1753. Built above the city wall.
Ask about ...what happened to the horse rider Baltasar Montañez

Built in 1646. Discover why the first convent on the island was created.
The convent closed in 1903 and today it is a hotel that has witnessed numerous stories told by its guests.
Ask about... the widow Ana de Lansós

Understand the significance of the Rogativa sculpture, practically a monument for most Puerto Ricans. The fierce resistance of Spaniards and Creoles wasn't enough. A miracle was needed.
Ask about ...what happened in the largest British attack of 1797

Take a look at one of the oldest houses in America, built in 1521 after the first settlements moved in.
Ask about …who lived the house.

Pass by the former Beneficence Asylum and the Insular Asylum, whose construction began in 1840, originally intended to house orphans, the mentally ill and other people in need.
Ask about... a bomb incident during the Hipanic-American War.

The third oldest church in America (1532). Discover why it is said to have been the site of many miracles and wondrous events.
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Ask about ...“La Virgen de Belen”

Discover the hidden facts about this cemetery outside of the city wall where most prominent puertorricans are at rest.
Ask about... local meaning "Pateco took that one” (Se lo llevo Pateco)

Founded in the 16th century by the Dominican order, it has served various purposes throughout the centuries, including a refuge for friars, a school, and even a military hospital.
Ask about... the famous puertorrican corsair Miguel Enriques.

Take a view of this sentry box, built in 1634, is one of the oldest military structure in Old San Juan. Discover the legends that explain why soldiers used to disappear…
Ask about...what happened to Private Sanchez

We will visit the sentry box and the main entrance overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and hear stories about executions, attacks, and supernatural phenomena.
Ask about...what happened to the cistern and the figurine of Saint Christopher (patron saint of the fort).

Discover the stories and legends of this theater built in 1824, such as apparitions of a dead dancer, screams of burned witches, and a human stampede that left four children dead.
Ask about ...“Tree kings Day” and the Inquisition of witches 1591

Finally in the drop off area you will receive a summary of Old San Juan history, destruction of the gate, the construction of Casino de Puerto Rico and the first school build by the U.S. outside of the mainland.  
Ask where the city gate was located and how was destroyed.