Old San Juan

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		To protect the transportation of gold, silver and jewels, on its route from America to Spain, the Spaniards built a series of forts in the Caribbean. The beautiful city of San Juan was founded in 1521. A massive wall and forts were built around the city to protect it from the enemy. The city was used as a stopover for ships that came from Spain and a stronghold to prevent the enemy from taking control of the island and making Puerto Rico an enemy base.

Forts El Morro and San Cristobal


Fort San Cristobal	Fort El Morro	Inside For El Morro
	The walls and fortifications of El Morro and San Cristobal are part of the heritage left by Spain to Puerto Rico. Today the cobblestone streets, interior patios, hanging balconies, plazas, and chapels make of this historic city a charming and picturesque place to visit.
Fort San Cristobal		El Morro

Sailing into San Juan Harbor	Pilot Boat races out to meet us	Clouds above El Morro's parapets

Star Princess at San Juan Port	Old San Juan, Porto Rico	Explorer of the Sea in San Juan