Old San Juan  Properties

Spanish colonial architecture charm is found in the old city, “El Viejo San Juan”, 500+ years of history, cobblestone streets and vibrant vivid color facades. Most financial, government, historical and political activities where originally located in that part of the metropolitan area. Since its early days, San Juan was an important military bastion and overseas province of Spain.

The San Juan urban layout followed the design of other historic urban centers in Puerto Rio and several European cities. The San Juan city grid forms a network that consists of blocks of buildings and public spaces, among which town squares, street and alleys play a prominent role. This Spanish Colonial city as we know it today reached its completion during the second half of the eighteenth century. A combination of residential, commercial and government structures were then developed. Because of its beautiful Spanish Colonial Architecture, the Old San Juan area has been converted into a very important tourist center where weekly thousands of tourists arrive in cruise ships.

The second oldest church in the Western Hemisphere as well as the governor’s mansion and many other historic landmarks are located in this part of the city. It is also an important commercial center, and due to tax exemption benefits granted to owners of restored properties it has also become an important residential neighborhood. If you like history and architecture this is the neighborhood that you would desire to look for your dream home, both condos and houses are available in this neighborhood with the most wonderful colonial details.