We recently visited Museo Casa Blanca in Viejo San Juan (Old City of San Juan). This fortress/mansion complex was built for Ponce de Leon, almost 500 years ago. It deserves a visit to understand the role of San Juan and its governors to the Spanish...More

This is a hidden gem that takes you back to Spanish and American colonial history. This originally was the home of the Ponce de Leon family. Be sure to visit the gardens.

Really really old building from the 1500s. Period pieces in there (not original) from the period when it was inhabited. Grounds are beautiful as is the view. We enjoyed it and spent about an hour there walking around inside and outside. Worth the $5 admission.

Spanish villa with wonderful gardens that remaind me of Valencia gardens, and in the museum some very well preserved objects. And the views from the windows: a dream

This is the first time visiting this Museum and the overall experience was good! The garden was beautiful and interesting. The governor house was interesting. Couple of the rooms had period furnishings and several rooms were empty. The painting in the walls had no information...More

If you like history, historic artifacts, and architecture, you'll like this little museum just a few blocks away from del Morro. The views are stunning from the large windows--you can even see the old city wall and the red gate. The modest entrance fee is...More

I live in St. Augustine Fl so I was anxious to learn some history about Juan Ponce De Leon. This home/museum is lovely and the views from it are breathtaking. Be aware they close during the day for about an hour and a half. There...More