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Explore San Juan, Puerto Rico

Immerse yourself in the rich history of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Visit some of the city's historical landmarks -- including El Morro, Fort San Cristobal -- and marvel at its distinct character.

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Devil's Guerite

Most of San Juan’s walls have guerites or sentry boxes at various points. One of Fort San Cristobal’s sentry boxes, Devil’s Guerite (pictured), is one of the oldest parts of the fort, built in 1634. Local legend claims that a soldier disappeared randomly from the guerite.

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