You take a nice walk along a trail that skirts the old city walls to this gate. There are informational plaques along the way and at the gate. It is a nice step back in time and a truly beautiful walk. When you turn up the ramp that passes through the gate you come to a lovely tree-lined streets with... More

Whether coming into the gate from the Princessa walkway or entering from the street the gate is spectacular sight.

Loved everything about it. The area was beautiful; relaxing; and you can take a stroll from there to the Port and center of OSJ.

Down the street from Hotel El Convento lies the ocean and San Juan Gate, an important aspect of security for ancient residents of Old San Juan. It was interesting to learn that the gate guarded the city while the islet opposite also contributed to the residents' safety by watching out for ships trying to slip onto the island. The walls... More

My husband and I actually went through the gate without realizing it. We approached it from inside by walking down the street in front of El Convento Hotel. We were struck by the beauty of the bay and the beautiful trees on the walkway. (See my four photos.) In the shady areas with trees there are nice benches to sit... More

If you love history, this is your chance to be part of it! After walking along the beautiful board walk we entered the City by it's original city gate (doors were replaced in the 16th century). You cannot help but feel the nostalgia as you walk through & under the 18ft thick wall; just imagine the countless Dignitaries, Royal Visitors... More

This gate is a very scenic spot with a lot of history. There are a lot of pirate stories about this place.

We were in Old San Juan and figured this was a must see. The area is beautiful and taking a walk along the water is perfect. I highly recommend strolling around this area for a few hours.

An awesome piece of history, exceptionally well preserved and quite a sight to see. You have to pay to get into the forts, but the gates are free