Old San Juan Evening Ghost Walk

OVERVIEW

Follow a guide along the narrow cobblestone streets of Old San Juan in the evening, when its haunted landmarks look as creepy as their legends sound. When night falls, the spirits come out. At least that is what you will hear when passing places such as the Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery, whose serene setting belies the paranormal activities that have supposedly been recorded there. The horrors that occurred in the Old Prison are well-known and ghosts are said to appear as reminders that they are still suffering. Not even the fortresses can protect you from evil spirits. Legend has it that the transparent ghostly figure of a woman in a white dress is occasionally seen gliding along the ramparts of El Morro, while Fort San Cristobal is known for the soldiers that mysteriously disappeared from the Devil’s Sentry Box. These tales may sound unbelievable, but not so much at night.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See the most haunted places in Old San Juan and hear the frightening tales behind them.
• Walk through the cobblestone streets at night, when even the shadows seem threatening.
• See nearly a dozen landmarks with shady pasts, all supposedly cursed.
• Creep past a cemetery, stand before haunted forts and listen for ghostly groans everywhere.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.