San Juan - Puerta de Tierra

Puerta de Tierra ("Gateway of the Land") is named for its close proximity to Old San Juan. Only 2mi/3.2km in length and one quarter mi/0.4km wide, Puerta de Tierra occupies the lowlands of the area that was colonial San Juan. Historically, Puerta de Tierra was a slum for non-European Islanders, while the Spaniards lived within the walls of Old San Juan. Today, the district is a combination of commonwealth government buildings, residences and Navy and Coast Guard facilities.

Puerta de Tierra is a relatively rough part of town and it is not recommended that visitors spend any time here after dark.