One of our favorite restaurants in Old San Juan was Barrachina, which claims to be the birthplace of the piña colada. We each paid about $12 for our drinks, which were delicious and creamy.

Old San Juan sits on the ancestral land of the Taino people. It was founded by the Spanish as a military outpost in 1521, making it the oldest city in the United States. This isn’t to say it’s ...

Old San Juan in Spanish is Viejo San Juan. It’s a must-visit destination, and not just as a stopover spot. Yes, the main airport in Puerto Rico is in this capital city, so you are likely to fly ...