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Photo: Farragutful, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.How well do you know the vibrant capital of Puerto Rico? Test your knowledge on San Juan's rich history, colorful neighborhoods, delicious cuisine, and iconic landmarks.
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The Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián, or La Sanse, is a lively multi-day street party with live music, traditional dance, giant-headed 'cabezudos' and local crafts, drawing huge crowds every January. It began in the 1950s when a parish priest of Old San Juan held a small fiesta to raise money for his church, and neighbours revived it in the 1970s.
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Juan Ponce de León led the first European expedition to Florida but started his career in Puerto Rico, serving as its first governor. His tomb is located inside the beautiful Cathedral of San Juan Bautista in Old San Juan.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Built around 1635, the Puerta de San Juan (San Juan Gate) was where travellers and important guests arriving by ship entered the walled city. Its walls are about 6 meters thick. Other gates, like the Puerta de Santiago, were torn down in 1897 to make room for the growing city.
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Built in the 1530s to defend San Juan's harbor, La Fortaleza is the oldest executive mansion in continuous use in the Americas. Casa Blanca, on the other hand, was built for Ponce de León's family.
Photo: Steam Pipe Trunk Distribution Venue, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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La Perla is a historic, vibrant community situated along the rocky Atlantic coast outside the old city walls. It gained massive international fame after being featured in the music video for the hit song "Despacito."
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While Castillo San Felipe del Morro is more famous, Castillo San Cristóbal is actually the largest fortification built by the Spanish in the Americas. It covers about 27 acres and was designed to protect San Juan against land attacks.
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Ocean Park Beach is the largest beach inside San Juan's city limits, and its steady trade winds make it a favourite with windsurfers and kitesurfers. The neighbouring Isla Verde Beach is very popular too, but it actually belongs to the municipality of Carolina.
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The Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico is located in Santurce, which is known as the cultural and artistic heart of San Juan. The museum features a beautiful five-acre sculpture garden and houses centuries of Puerto Rican art.
Photo: Šarūnas Burdulis, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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The Condado Lagoon is a peaceful saltwater lagoon located right next to San Juan's high-rise hotel district. It is a protected natural sanctuary where lucky visitors can paddleboard alongside wild West Indian manatees. The lagoon's health has improved dramatically in recent years due to local community restoration efforts.
Photo: Javier Rodriguez Galarza (original Author: Javier Rodriguez Galarza, from San Ju, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.
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Raúl Juliá was born in San Juan and went on to become a highly acclaimed stage and screen actor. He is fondly remembered for his charismatic portrayal of Gomez Addams and his extensive work with the New York Shakespeare Festival.
Photo: movie studio, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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