This 30 minute free tour is offered Monday through Friday.You must check in at the yellow building near the gate on Fortaleza Street under the umbrellas. The guided tour included information about the history of the palace. We toured the garden, the chapel and a...More

Didn’t get a picture but this building is situated at the end of Paseo de Sombrillas, off of Fortaleza Street, in Old San Juan.

If your in your car you will not be able to drive down the street to take a photo of the mansion, you will have to find a parking and walk down as far as the Police will let you. Once you enter Old San...More

This is the official home of the Puertorican governor. There is a display of umbrellas lining the street leading up to the entrance. The holiday lights are spectacular, however the traffic pauses to look so be prepared for a lot of waiting and slow movement....More

We stayed in Old San Juan prior to our cruise on Dec. 1st and we loved walking on Fortaleza Street to see the beautiful Christmas decorations at La Fortaleza. There are many shops and restaurants and a view of the cruise ports and then to...More

Although still November the Palace was decorated for Christmas and we thoroughly enjoyed the view. We had been enjoying the Umbrellas (see Fortaleza Street review).

We lucked into a visit to the Governor’s home and Paseo de Sombrillas. We arrived to the end of Calle Fortaleza before most other tourists and were able to enjoy the view uncluttered!