When Christopher Columbus landed in Puerto Rico in 1493, he did not stick around to investigate the island. He spent two days in total…claiming the island for Spain and then christening it San Juan Bautista (Saint John the Baptist). (continued after gallery)
Old San Juan is an amazing place to visit. I would encourage anyone that is interested in photography to give Puerto Rico a trip.
Hey Kurt- Did you go from Okinawa to San Juan? That’s quite a change in culture and geography in a short time span. I liked the bit about the security presence there. I have heard from some that in Mexico the police are fairly prevalent, but are essentially predators as well, robbing the civilians at will. Wonder how San Juan compares…
Puerto Rico is comparably alot safer I’d say than Mexico. Old San Juan is very safe because of the high tourist presence. Beautiful island to visit.
beautiful pictures! Mexico is safe too! Everywhere there is danger.