Paseo de la Princesa
A 19th-century waterfront promenade shaded by trees along the southern city walls of Old San Juan, with fountain sculptures, street vendors, and bay sunsets. It makes a perfect starting point for exploring the old town.
Paseo de la Princesa was built in 1853 and runs along the San Juan Bay outside the city walls, lined with palm trees, lampposts, and benches. Its signature sculpture, the Fountain of the Roots of America, represents the three cultural roots of Puerto Rico: Taíno, African, and Spanish. The former Princess Prison, dating from the 19th century, now houses the tourism office and an art gallery. On weekends you will often find craft stalls and live music. At the northern end, the path connects to the Paseo del Morro seaside trail below the walls, which leads all the way to the foot of El Morro fortress.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Parque de las Palomas
- La Fortaleza & Calle Fortaleza
- Puerta de San Juan
- Cathedral of San Juan Bautista
- Plaza de Armas
- Casa Blanca Museum
- Church of San José
- Museo de San Juan