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History behind the walls

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July 24th 2013
My husband and I decided to explore the historic sites of San Juan Puerto Rico starting at San Cristobal Fort and learn about the Spaniards military strategies during the Spanish era. The view overlooking the ocean is so spectacular and amazing. We went to the secret tunnels and mysterious dungeons where they kept their prisoners before executing them. Stop at the Capitolio of Puerto Rico home to ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Puerto Rico

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Populated for centuries by aboriginal peoples, the island was claimed by the Spanish Crown in 1493 following Columbus' second voyage to the Americas. In 1898, after 400 years of colonial rule that saw the indigenous population nearly exterminated and... ... read more