Old San Juan is the most visited spot in the Caribbean for a reason. Historic charm and cosmopolitan life meld in this beautiful city. Besides the relaxing at the beach, spending time with lady luck casino gambling or sipping a mojito under the sun, visitors to Old San Juan should save time to savor the square culture. Visit the plazas of Old San Juan.

Plaza de Armas
Plaza de Armas is Old San Juan’s main square and was created by city planners to serve this purpose. Four century old statues stand in the Plaza de Armas and represent the four seasons.

Plaza de Colon
Plaza de Colon is named for Christopher Columbus. At the pedestal of the statue are bronze statues that record important dates in the life of the explorer. A number of dining establishments can be found near Plaza de Colon such as Café Berlin and the Parrot Club. For reviews to decide whether or not to dine at these establishments during your next Puerto Rico vacation visit this guide. http://www.frommers.com/destinations/sanjuan/323_inddin.html

Plaza de Hostos
Plaza de Hostos is a great place to stop for a piragueros. This frozen flavored ice treat abounds in Puerto Rico. The hot, sunny weather makes most anytime a good time for a piragueros.

Plaza de Quinto Centenario
Plaza de Qunito Centenario commemorates the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s discovery of the New World. The statuary in the Plaza de Qunito Centerario was created by Jaime Suarez a reknowned Puerto Rican artist. A photo of the tower may be found here: http://www.travel-images.com/view.shtml?puerto-rico25.jpg

Plazuela de la Rogativa
Plazuela de la Rogativa is the Plaza of the Procession and commemorates a strategic coup that Puerto Rico pulled off against the British. Blockaded and cut off by British forces seeking to gain control of the port, the citizens the mayor ordered a divine procession to ask for the saints help. The women in the procession held lights and bells that the British mistook for reinforcements. The Brits fled and Old San Juan was saved.

Plaza de San Jose
Plaza de San Jose features a statue of Old San Juan founder Ponce de Leon. The Museo de Las Americas is found on this Plaza. Read more about it here: http://www.puertorico.com/museums/museo-las-americas/

A museum dedicated to musician Pablo Casals is also located on this square. The world famous cellist died at his Old San Juan home at age 96. A music festival is held in his honor each year an event not to be missed if on vacation in Puerto Rico at that time. . Read more about his legacy here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pablo_Casals

Take time to enjoy the Plazas of Old San Juan on your next Puerto Rico vacation. Sit in the shade and pigeon and people watch. Soak up the culture.