Old San Juan: 20 Photos That Will Make You Pack Your Bags

Walking along Calle Norzagaray, watching kids play basketball overlooking a turquoise sea

Further down Calle Norzagaray, some buildings seem abandoned, from another time; others are proudly kept up

At the end of the street: San Cristobal, a beautiful historic site on the cusp of the sea

Across the street – colorful studies in contrast

There is charm even in disarray

As I took this, I thought to myself: maybe I’d actually run if this was my backdrop. But who am I kidding?

Contrast is king in Old San Juan

It’s hard to stop yourself from documenting every street, every corner

Beautiful colors juxtapose everywhere, bringing centuries-old colonial architecture to life

A modest old building tucked away from the street, echoing another time

Street art on Calle San Jose, steps from the wild nightlife scene on Calle San Sebastian

A cat keeping to the shade on a sunny day. Later, my sunburnt knees wished I was as smart as him.

Endless colors

Every corner has its own charm

Watching ships pass in the sun at Castillo El Morro

Marveling at the ocean’s many colors

The best thing is you’ve never far from a turquoise sea view, even in the Old Town.

Women taking Saturday stroll at the El Morro grounds in Old San Juan.

The old waterfront of Old San Juan is eerily abandoned, visible from the periphery of Calle Norzagaray

Walking through the cemetery, I couldn’t help but think: I guess being dead wouldn’t be so bad if it meant being buried here.