Old San Juan - Small Plaza of the Religious Procession

(Local Name: Plazuela de la Rogativa) The Small Plaza of the Religious Procession (Plazuela de la Rogativa) commemorates a religious torch-lit procession, which took place in 1797. It is said that the British were frightened off by the appearance of this torch lit procession, believing that it was a procession of troop reinforcements.

A modern bronze statue of the Bishop of San Juan and three torch-bearing women stands in the park. The Plazuela de la Rogativa is a good spot for scenic views, due to is fine location overlooking the bay. The beautiful bronze statue at The Small Plaza of the Religious Procession is the work of Lindsay Daen.