Puerto rico tourist Board
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FARMACIA LUMA Drugstore & Souvenirs
Plaza del Quinto Centenario
Circles and Squares In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue and confirmed that the Earth was round, not flat. He landed on Puerto Rico during his second voyage in 1493, only to sail right back home across the Atlantic. Now Christopher Columbus has come full circle. The explorer has returned to San Juan in statuesque form; his impressive figure stands atop a pedestal in the Plaza de Colón, or Columbus Plaza. A more recent homage to the Great Admiral, Plaza del Quinto Centenario (Quincentennial Plaza) was created to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the European discovery of the Americas. The multilevel square, located on the highest hill in the old city, overlooks the busy harbor with its cruise ships and multitude of other vessels. Old San Juan’s colonial central square, the Plaza de Armas (Arms Plaza), was originally used for military drills — hence its name. The plaza, graced by a fountain and statues representing the four seasons, is a lively gathering spot for locals and a convenient place for visitors to take a break from the shopping circuit. — G. D.
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TURQUESA Custom-made jewelry by local designers Get a unique piece made for you. Semiprecious-stone rings, energy bracelets, healing stones. Jewelry design classes, beads, quartz, minerals, etc.
PRINCESS CRUISES DISCOVERY
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