Puerto Rico blog

The Famous Amparo Porcelain Inn of Puerto Rico

Down a pretty little street in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, there lies a little treasure chest to delight the senses and the heart of each one who is privileged enough to be able to visit and spend the day – the Amparo Porcelain Inn. It is impossible not to lose yourself somehow as there’s so much to see and on occasions it can seem a little overwhelming to some.

Old San Juan: A walk along this magnificent City in Puerto Rico Part 2

Welcome to part 2 of this article. Click here for part 1 of this article.

Another must-visit in Old San Juan is the Fort of San Cristobal. This fortress is the better half of El Morro in protecting Puerto Rico. This is because while El Morro guards the island against attack by sea, San Cristobal protects it from attack by land.

A walk along the magnificence of the Old San Juan, Puerto Rico Part 1

Gold spells so much about Puerto Rico. The first economy that characterized Puerto Rico is the mining of gold and silver. They transport gold to Spain and to protect this, the Spaniards built massive walls and forts around San Juan. Today, Puerto Rico is no longer mining gold, but the massive walls and forts still mean a lot to its economy because it brings golden opportunity to the island as a major tourist attraction.