Maybe we’ll never know the true story behind this legendary chapel. According to one during the San Juan Bautista celebrations in 1753, Baltazar Montanez on horseback raced down Calle Cristo and lost control of his horse and plunged over the steep cliff at the end of the road, whether he lived and the chapel was built to commemorate the miracle, or whether he died and the chapel was built to block off the street to prevent such an accident. There are many versions to the legend that led to the construction of the chapel. The iron gate is usually closed but you can view inside the chapel through the gate (open only on Saturday and Sunday 12pm-6pm).
Many faithful visitors have come here to pray for cures. The Pan American Pier can accommodate two mega-ships including the world's largest cruise ships such as the Oasis of the Seas.Ī small chapel built in 1753, inside the chapel are the beautiful Campeche paintings and a silver altar which was dedicated to the Christ of Miracles. Most often this pier is used as a homeport for cruises since is located close to the Isla Grande Airport. Pan American Pier is located 1-mile southeast, across the San Antonio Canal on Isla Grande.
Old San Juan Piers, which can accommodate up to 7 large cruise ships at once, is more convenient for the visitors since it’s within walking distance from the Old San Juan and. Many of the major cruise lines often use San Juan as a starting point (home port) for Eastern and Southern Caribbean cruises including Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises and Disney Cruise Line.Ĭruise ships arriving in San Juan dock at the Old San Juan Piers & Terminals or at the Pan American Pier.
Each year more than 20 cruise lines bring millions of tourists to the city. San Juan is among the top tourist destinations in the Caribbean, and one of the largest home-based cruise ports in the region with a total capacity to accommodate 9 cruise ships at once.
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