Self-Guided Podcast Tour: Five Centuries of War in San Juan

Walk the ramparts of Old San Juan, the premier military outpost of the Spanish Empire in the Caribbean. Across five centuries, global powers clashed along this narrow Atlantic headland. Discover how early medieval towers evolved into colossal bastions of stone and earth, engineered to absorb cannon fire and withstand desperate naval sieges. From secret tunnels and haunted sentry boxes to monumental barracks and ceremonial water gates, uncover the human realities of coerced builders, defiant local militias, and lonely sentries who held the Key to the Indies. - A 3.4 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 123 min - Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Power, Protest & Civic Spaces - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app