Plaza de Beneficencia, located near Escuela de Artes Plasticas, is on the list of San Juan Historical Sites. This former place of battle is now a green area with an amazing view of Castillo San Filipe del Morro.

Plaza del Quinto Centenario is located on the corner of Recinto Sur and San Justo, between Cuartel de Ballajá and Iglesia San José. This plaza was built to commemorate the 500th anniversary of America’s discovery. In its center you will find Tótem Telúrico, an impressive modern sculpture.

Plaza de San José can be found next to Iglesia San José, near the Pablo Casals Museum. In the center of this small pleasant square is a bronze statue of Spanish explorer, Ponce de León. The square is also surrounded by a vast range of historic buildings.

Plazuela de la Rogativa is located between Casa Blanca and the Felisa Rincón de Gautier Museum. Built in 1971, this square is home to a modern sculpture representing the 1797 procession when religious women asked the saints for assistance during a British attack.

Plaza de Armas is located on San José Street in front of the Spanish colonial style building Casa Alcaldía. This historic square contains four beautiful statues symbolizing the seasons and a wonderful fountain. Built over 100 years ago as the main city square, Plaza de Armas was an important social meeting place for generations and is now a popular tourist attraction.

Plaza de Hostos is located near Arsenal de la Puntilla and La Casita. This small beautiful square contains a statue of immigrants in its center and sells arts and crafts, traditional piña coladas and delicious local desserts.

Plazoleta del Puerto is located across the street from Tribunal Federal. This small pleasant square houses the historical building La Casita, which dates back to 1937 and now serves as a tourist information center. It also features a monument to Infante D. Henrique, a variety of beautiful flowers, benches and offers an amazing view of the sea.

Plaza de Colón, or Columbus Square, was initially called St. James Square and was renamed in 1893 to commemorate Christopher Columbus on the fourth centenary of his discovery of Puerto Rico. Located near Teatro Tapia, this beautiful square contains a Columbus statue and is surrounded by several small cafes.