Puerto Rico Then and Now (Then & Now Thunder Bay)

Known for its exotic exports including sofrito rum coffee and Rita Moreno Puerto Rico exudes Old World charm. Experience this captivating Caribbean island in Puerto Rico Then and Now. Through pairs of past and present photographs youll see Puerto Ricos beloved landmarks like youve never seen them before. Puerto Rico is rich in colonial architecturenote the city walls fortifications cobblestone streets hanging balconies and plazas found throughout Old San Juan Puerto Ricos distinctive historical center. Tour La Fortaleza which once housed Puerto Ricos stores of gold and silver. Over the years it survived an attack by Sir Francis Drake earthquakes tsunamis and many hurricanes. Today La Fortaleza is the governors mansionthe worlds oldest such residence in continuous use. Visit Casa Blanca the ancestral home of Juan Ponce de Leon Puerto Ricos first governor. The Ponce de Leon family lived here for more than 250 years; today its patio and gardens are highlights of the Casa Blanca museum. Revisit the beloved Castillo Valdz built by the founders of Cerveceria Indiaone of Puerto Ricos favorite breweries. Legend has it that Seor Valdz passed out cold beers to locals when the Castillo was demolished to make way for a modern Hilton hotel.