Looking to take some pictures for your Instagram? Check out this post for 10 incredible Old San Juan instagram spots!
You only live Juan-ce…#oldsanjuan Share on XAt the beginning of May 2022, I had the privilege of doing a photoshoot right in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico! I booked my photographer Janice on Airbnb and the rest was pretty much history. We went around some spots in Old San Juan and I did a couple of poses for her. All in all, the pictures came out great as you can seen below. So, I’m really excited to use this post to share some of the most incredible instagram spots in Old San Juan!
Calle Imperial (old san juan instagram spots)
Calle Imperial is a great photo spot you can visit in Old San Juan! It has a mural of the Puerto Rican flag on a door that you can stand in front of for pictures. After standing in front of the mural at Old San Juan… I have to say…it was a pretty good choice. Since I’m wearing a black and yellow outfit in front of the mural, it gave the photo some really great contrast. For poses, I stood against the mural in the photo, but I also took some other photos with the Puerto Rican flag in the background. So, if you’re planning on visiting this photo spot in Old San Juan for the first time, I highly recommend it. To locate it, go to San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico. In addition, if you want to see some other photos I took on Calle Imperial, make sure to follow me on Instagram.
La Tita Colmado Cafetin (old san juan instagram spots)
La Tita Colmado Cafetin is another great photo spot you can visit in Old San Juan! It has a painting of Puerto Rican wings on a wall that you can stand in front of for pictures. I unfortunately did not have the opportunity to take a picture in front of the wings…but, that doesn’t mean you can’t! Do what I didn’t do and stand in between them to strike a pose. And.. if it’s good enough, you might get a magical shot. So, if you’re planning on visiting this photo spot in Old San Juan for the first time, I highly recommend it. To locate it, go to 201 Calle San Sebastián Esquina, C. de la Cruz, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico. In addition, if you want to see some other photos I took at La Tita Colmado Cafetin, make sure to follow me on Instagram.
Castillo de San Cristobal (old san juan instagram spots)
Castillo de San Cristobal is another great photo spot you can visit in Old San Juan! The castle has a lot of green space next to it that you can stand in front of for pictures. In fact, it was actually very windy the day I took photos at this spot. As you can see in the picture above, my hair was flying all over the place. However, in the end, it all led to this incredible shot you’re seeing before you. It’s sunny… beautiful… and windy! So, if you’re planning on visiting this photo spot in Old San Juan for the first time, I highly recommend it. To locate it, go to 501 C. Norzagaray, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico. In addition, if you want to see some other photos I took at Castillo de San Cristobal, make sure to follow me on Instagram.
Calle de San Jose (old san juan instagram spots)
Calle de San Jose is another great photo spot you can visit in Old San Juan! It has a mural of the black Puerto Rican flag on a door that you can stand in front of for pictures. In fact, this was my last stop on my photoshoot and I have to say it was my favorite. Mostly because my outfit and my skin color helped me blend in with the mural. For poses, I did one touching my hair as you can see but I also did some other ones by the door as well. These poses included but were not limited to sitting my door and opening it. So, if you’re planning on visiting this photo spot in Old San Juan for the first time, I highly recommend it. To locate it, go to San Juan, 00901 Puerto Rico. In addition, if you want to see some other photos I took on Calle de San Jose, make sure to follow me on Instagram.
Bastión de San Sebastian (old san juan instagram spots)
Bastion de San Sebastian is another great photo spot you can visit in Old San Juan! It has a great sentry box that you can stand in front of for pictures! In fact, after standing in front of the sentry box in my photo… I have to say… it was a great choice! As you can see, the wind is blowing my hair in the photo as I have the sun in my face and the Atlantic Ocean behind me. For poses, I did one with my head turning right but I also did some other ones against the path to the sentry box as well. So, if you’re planning on visiting this photo spot in Old San Juan for the first time, I highly recommend it. To locate it, go to C. Norzagaray, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico. In addition, if you want to see some other photos I took at Bastion de San Sebastian, make sure to follow me on Instagram.
La Perla (old san juan instagram spots)
La Perla is another great photo spot you can visit in Old San Juan! This neighborhood was a filming location for the summer hit Despacito so you can stand in front of a lot of areas for some cool shots. I unfortunately did not get the opportunity to take some photos of myself around the neighborhood…but, that doesn’t mean you can’t! Do what I didn’t do and take some photos of yourself in the La Perla community. And… if you’re lucky… you might even find the areas that were used to shoot Despacito. So, if you’re planning on visiting this photo spot in Old San Juan for the first time, I highly recommend it. To locate it, go to 304 C. Norzagaray, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico. In addition, if you want to see some other photos I took at La Perla, make sure to follow me on Instagram.
Orange Wall (old san juan instagram spots)
Orange walls are another great photo spot you can visit in Old San Juan! There are so many orange walls in the neighborhood you can stand in front of for pictures. In fact, after standing in front of this orange wall… I have to say… it was a great choice! As you can see, my outfit and my skin color added some contrast to the photo as the sun was shining on my face. For poses, I did one looking out onto the street but I also did some other ones facing the camera. So, if you’re planning on visiting an orange wall in Old San Juan for the first time, I highly recommend it. To locate one, do your best to walk around the neighborhood or if you want, you can book a photoshoot with Janice on Airbnb and she’ll take you there. In addition, if you want to see some other photos I took on this orange wall, make sure to follow me on Instagram!
Aquamarine Door (old san juan instagram spots)
An aquamarine door is another great photo spot you can visit in Old San Juan! There are so many aquamarine doors in the neighborhood you can stand in front of for pictures. In fact, after standing in front of this aquamarine door… I have to say… it was a great choice. As you can see like in previous photos, my outfit and my skin color added some contrast to the photo as the sun was shining down on my face. For poses, I did one sitting on the steps but I also did some other ones standing up. So, if you’re planning on visiting an aquamarine door in Old San Juan for the first time, I highly recommend it. To locate one, do your best to walk around the neighborhood or if you want, you can book a photoshoot with Janice on Airbnb and she’ll take you there. In addition, if you want to see some other photos I took near this aquamarine door, make sure to follow me on Instagram!
Pink Wall (old san juan instagram spots)
Pink walls are another great photo spot you can visit in Old San Juan! There are so many pink walls in the neighborhood you can stand in front of for pictures. In fact, after standing in front of this pink wall… I have to say… it was a great choice! As you can see, my outfit and my skin color bring some contrast to the photo as I’m leaning against the wall. For poses, I did one against the wall but I also did some other ones standing up. So, if you’re planning on visiting a pink wall in Old San Juan for the first time, I highly recommend it. To locate one, do your best to walk around the neighborhood or if you want, you can book a photoshoot with Janice on Airbnb and she’ll take you there. In addition, if you want to see some other photos I took on this pink wall, make sure to follow me on Instagram!
Blue Wall (old san juan instagram spots)
Blue walls are another great photo spot you can visit in Old San Juan! There are so many blue walls in the neighborhood you can stand in front of for pictures. In fact, after standing in front of this blue wall… I have to say… it was a great choice! As you can see again, my outfit and skin color are bringing some contrast to the photo as I’m leaning against a door. For poses, I did one against a door but I also did some other ones sitting down. So, if you’re planning on visiting a blue wall in Old San Juan for the first time, I highly recommend it. To locate one, do your best to walk around the neighborhood or if you want, you can book a photoshoot with Janice on Airbnb and she’ll take you there. In addition, if you want to see some other photos I took on this blue wall, make sure to follow me on Instagram!
Overall, I really hope you enjoyed this post on the 10 most incredible Old San Juan Instagram Spots. Please let me know in the comments down below which spot you would like to visit the most! I would love to hear from you. 🙂
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You can never say you’ve been to Puerto Rico without amazing pictures. Your pictures look amazing. Jade! Not only do you get to roam around Old San Juan, but you get to keep a memory of the place. One question though, are these spots near each other? Thanks for sharing!
Yes Dakota! They’re all in the same neighborhood
Each of these photographic spots seems to be better than the last! Thank you for introducing San Juan in such a beautiful manner 🙂
You’re so welcome Bea!!
Great photos! I love the door photo the most, I did a similar photo shot in Rome. I’ve decided I’m going to try a photo city in each new country.
Thanks Ashley!!! I had a great photographer
What a fun post! I went to Old San Juan last year and wish I would have known about these spots! I’ll be returning in 2023 so I’m saving this for then!! Thank you!
You’re welcome Nikki!!
So good! I’m headed to Puerto Rico in June, so I will definitely stop at a lot of these places for photos!
So excited for you!!!
Beautiful photos, and city. I can’t wait to be able to explore more of San Juan. Great recommendations! 🙂
Thanks Gia, I appreciate it!
Old San Juan is a beautiful backdrop for photos! I love the old orange and pink walls and the aquamarine door. A visual dream!
Thanks Dana! 🙂