La Fortaleza San Juan: Oldest Spanish Fort & Governor’s Mansion | Puerto Rico History

Did you know the first Spanish fortification in Puerto Rico is still in use today? We walked by La Fortaleza during our City Walking Tour on our Norwegian Pearl cruise stop in San Juan. Built in 1533, it began as a military defense tower and later became the official residence of Puerto Rico’s governors. Today, it's the oldest executive mansion still in use in the Western Hemisphere. 👇 Save this for your next cruise stop or Puerto Rico trip! 👇 Like, comment, and subscribe for more cruise vlogs, port day highlights, and packing tips from Calm Sea Cruise. 🚢 Cruise Details: • Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line • Ship: NCL Pearl • Dates: March 5–14, 2025 • Departure: Miami, FL (Round-trip) • Itinerary: Miami • Puerto Plata • Tortola • Antigua • St. Maarten • San Juan • Great Stirrup Cay Follow Calm Sea Cruise Online: 📸 Instagram: @calmseacruise 🎵 TikTok: @calmseacruise 📘 Facebook: @Calm.sea.cruise 💻 Website: calmseacruise.com #LaFortaleza #OldSanJuan #SanJuanPuertoRico #PuertoRicoHistory #PuertoRicoTravel #HistoricLandmarks #ColonialArchitecture #IslandHistory #CruisePortExploring #CruiseStop #CruiseTravelTips #ExplorePuertoRico #HiddenGems #TravelReels #CalmSeaCruise