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Plaza Colón (Spanish for Columbus square or plaza), formerly called Santiago Square, is a plaza or public town square located in Old San Juan where the easternmost city walls and main city gate (Puerta de Santiago) used to be located.
121 reviews. #35 of 259 things to do in San Juan. Points of Interest & LandmarksMonuments & Statues. Open now. 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM. Write a review. About. Plaza Colon is one of the most important plazas in all of San Juan. First of all, if you enter the San Juan islet by land--that is by Puerta de Tierra--this plaza will be right at the ...
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About. Plaza Colón is one of the most important plazas in all of San Juan. If you enter the San Juan islet by land, through Puerta de Tierra, this plaza will be right at the entrance of the walled city. Before 1897, this eastern part of San Juan was protected by the Puerta de Santiago, one of the stone walls that encircled Old San Juan.
Puerto Rico, Caribbean. San Juan. Tracing its roots back more than a century to the 400-year anniversary of Columbus' first expedition, Plaza de Colón is dominated by its towering statue of Columbus atop a pillar. Ringed with tall trees and outdoor cafes, the plaza sees a lot of action.
Plaza Colón is a charming and historically rich attraction that epitomizes the spirit of Old San Juan. It provides a perfect starting point for visitors looking to explore the cobblestone streets and colorful buildings of the city.
La plaza Colón, conocida en sus orígenes (siglo XVII) como la plaza Santiago, se encuentra literalmente en la puerta del Viejo San Juan. En 1893, durante el aniversario de los 400 años de la colonización de Puerto Rico se erigió la estatua de Cristóbal Colón y cambió su nombre a Plaza Colón.
Plaza Colón, formerly called Santiago Square, is a plaza or public town square located in Old San Juan where the easternmost city walls and main city gate used to be located.
