Old San Juan | Where Every Color Tells a Story

🎨 A Living History Book Wander these cobblestone streets (originally paved with ballast stones from Spanish ships) and discover: Casa Blanca: Oldest residence in the Americas (1521) Umbrella Alley: Canopies of floating parasols art installations Secret: The famous blue cobblestones (adoquines) contain iron slag that glows after rain 🚗 Parking War Stories $500 Ticket Club: Join the ranks of tourists who misread: ✔️ Blue/Yellow curbs = instant ticket magnets ✔️ Hidden Driveways look like parking spots (they’re not!) Redemption Arc: 1️⃣ Pay at City Hall (10% discount if within 48hrs) 2️⃣ Bond with locals in line (they’ll teach you parking swear words in Spanish) 🍹 Taste of the Tropics Pina Colada Birthplace: Barrachina’s 1954 original recipe Mofongo Masterclass: Garlicky plantain mash at Raíces Pro Tip: Order "aqua de pipa" (fresh coconut water) from street carts 💙 Local Magic 6PM Ritual: Old men playing dominoes in Plaza de Armas Unexpected Friendships: Like the fisherman who drew us a secret snorkel map on a napkin #SoulOfTheCaribbean #OldSanJuanUnscripted