Puerto Rico Back Through Time

Over the course of its history, Puerto Rico has served as a home to the Taíno people, an early Spanish colony, and a melting pot of cultures and traditions; the island’s varied past has left it with a legacy of great historical sights. If you can tear yourself away from the beach, take the opportunity to wander down to the dungeon of the 16th-century Spanish fort Castillo San Cristóbal in Old San Juan. In the same part of town, Museo de Las Americas and Museo de la Raíz Africana offer visitors a peek at the Spanish and African heritage that has shaped Puerto Rican art, crafts, music, and religion today. Outside of San Juan, the first stop for history buffs is the city of Ponce , which has a variety of museums, including the Museo de la Música Puertorriqueña, which takes visitors through the history of Puerto Rico’s musical beats. Last but not least is the remarkable collection of religious paintings and santos in the centuries-old Porta Coeli Chapel and Museum of Religious Art in San Germán.

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